Hope in food? [A call to fast]

Hope in food? [A call to fast]

by Joel Howard

I have suddenly heard some terrible news 

And at the same time changed my attitude

I hate to leave the table, don't mean to be rude

But I've suddenly lost my hope in food!

Like Daniel, I cant stand the thought 

of feasting while we desperately need our God!

O generation have we forgotten our past?

I think the time has come to fast! 

Have we mistaken what God has granted 

as a sign of how great our hand is? 

What once was savory and sweet 

compares not now to time on my knees

I have suddenly lost the craving

to chew on what delays my praying

I fly to Thee, King of the ages

Show us now what heaven's grace is! 

Mercy now be my request

I seek to secure heaven's best

To know what our God will do

To see His mighty hand come through