When we pray and fast, we’re asking for God’s plan to be accomplished in our lives. We’re praying fervently that God’s will take place so that He might be glorified. God gave us the keys to the Kingdom; what we bind on earth is bound in heaven. He shares his joy, his peace, his creations…but He will not share his glory. We must never take God’s goodness for granted. Fasting and prayer are effective ways to show our appreciation to God for his presence in our lives, for the power that He shares with us.