21 DAYS PRAYER AND FASTING - HALAL

Halal – To Shine, Boast, and Celebrate Madly

Bible Verse: Psalm 150:1-6 (NIV) – “Praise the Lord. Praise God in his sanctuary… Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.”

Devotional: Halal is the root of “Hallelujah” and means to shine forth, boast exuberantly, rave, or even act clamorously foolish in celebration of God’s greatness. It’s uninhibited, joyful praise that declares God’s

worth without restraint. As we begin this fast, halal reminds us that worship starts with celebrating who God is—His power, goodness, and majesty—breaking free from self-consciousness to glorify Him wildly.

This form of praise reflects our created purpose: to shine His light and boast in His name, inviting His presence into our lives.

Illustration: Picture King David, stripped of royal dignity, dancing with all his might before the Ark of the Covenant as it entered Jerusalem (2 Samuel 6:14-16). His wife Michal despised him for it, seeing it as

undignified, but David replied he would become even more undignified for the Lord. This exuberant halal wasn’t about performance; it was a heart exploding with joy over God’s presence returning to His people,

unashamed and full of life.

Application: Today, find a private moment to halal—dance, jump, or shout praises to God for His greatness. Boast about one specific thing He’s done in your life.

Fasting Focus: Fast from self-consciousness or fear of man’s opinion; pray for freedom in expressing praise.

Worship Song: Praise (Elevation Worship feat. Brandon Lake) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2oxGYpuLkw