| Devotional by Sergio Velazquz (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Eighteen / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

The Pharisees judged followers of Christ if they did not follow religious rules created by man. They were so focused on the outside appearance of others that they missed many of the miracles performed by The Son of God. Take time today to examine your heart and ask God what "appearances" you may be worrying about.