If I Perish, I Perish | The Courage to Fast and the Wisdom to Stop | Pastor Mike Matumaini

If I Perish, I Perish | The Courage to Fast and the Wisdom to Stop | Pastor Mike Matumaini

From Mike and Christelle Podcast by Mike and Christelle

May 16, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 237

About this episode

Pastor Mike Matumaini discusses the courage to fast and the wisdom to know when to stop, using the stories of Esther and David.

What do you do when life feels unbearable? When you've tried everything and the situation still refuses to change? In this message, we look at the story of Esther, a woman who faced a desperate, lose-lose situation and chose to fast before stepping out in faith. Her words, "If I perish, I perish," weren't drama. They were holy resolve. But fasting isn't only about the courage to start. It's also about the wisdom to know when to stop. Through the stories of Esther and David, we explore what fasting actually accomplishes in seasons of desperation, why fasting doesn't manipulate God, and how to discern when a broken fast is wisdom rather than weakness. Whether you're carrying an unbearable burden, preparing for a season of prayer and fasting, or wondering when it's right to stop, this message is for you. 📖 Scriptures referenced: Esther 4:14, 16 (CSB) 2 Samuel 12:16–23 (CSB) In this message: Why desperate situations call for desperate measures The courage to begin a fast Your desire to quit vs. your burden to finish When to break a fast, and why David stopped Fasting changes you, not God 🙏 Prayer points: For those going through unbearable situations, for the grace to start a fast…

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