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EDUCATION PERFORMANCE INDICATORS-PI-Definition and Formulas EDUCATION PERFORMANCE INDICATORS DEFINITION AND FORMULA Prepared by: Education Management Information System Division Planning Service as of April 24, 2018 Page 1 1. GROSS ENROLMENT RATE (GER) This indicator measures the general level of participation in, and the capacity of each level of the education system: Kindergarten, Elementary (Grades 1-6), Junior High School (Grades 7- 10) and Senior High School (Grades 11-12). It is the total enrolment for a particular education level, regardless of age, expressed as a percentage of the eligible official school- age population of that particular education level in a given school-year. The GER can also be used together with the NER to measure the extent of over-aged and under-aged enrolment. 2. NET ENROLMENT RATE (NER) OR PARTICIPATION RATE The indicator provides a more precise measurement of the extent of participation in a particular level of education of children belonging to the o...
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Isaiah 58: The Fast God Chooses


Isaiah 58: The Fast God Chooses

Fasting in the Bible isn’t just about skipping meals or enduring hunger. Isaiah 58 reminds us that God desires a fast that transforms our hearts, our actions, and our world.

1. God’s Fast Is About Justice and Mercy

Isaiah 58:6–7 says:

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice… to set the oppressed free… to share your food with the hungry, and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter?”

God’s fast isn’t about personal discomfort alone. It’s about loving others, seeking justice, and practicing generosity.

Lesson: True fasting is active — it moves beyond abstinence into action.

2. Humility and Sincerity Matter

The people of Israel were fasting outwardly, but their hearts were far from God. Isaiah reminds us that God values humility and sincerity over ritual compliance.

Lesson: Fasting isn’t for show or self-promotion. It’s a genuine turning of the heart toward God.

3. Healing and Restoration Come Through Fasting

Isaiah 58:8 promises:

“Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will quickly appear.”

Fasting that aligns with God’s purpose brings spiritual, emotional, and even physical restoration. It clears distractions, refocuses priorities, and opens doors for breakthrough.

4. Fasting Is Meant to Transform Daily Life

Verse 12 says:

“Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins and will raise up the age-old foundations; you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls, Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.”

God’s fast affects how we live, work, and treat others. It’s a fast that changes the heart and manifests in everyday life.

How to Practice the Fast God Chooses

  1. Serve others – volunteer, donate, or help someone in need.
  2. Seek justice – stand up for fairness in small or big ways.
  3. Pray and reflect – combine abstaining from food with intentional prayer.
  4. Give generously – share your resources, time, or talents.

Even small acts done in the spirit of humility align with the fast God desires.

Conclusion

Isaiah 58 teaches us that fasting is more than abstaining from food. It’s about justice, mercy, humility, and action. When we fast in the way God chooses, it transforms us and those around us, bringing light, healing, and restoration into the world.

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Learn about the fast God chooses in Isaiah 58 — a fast of justice, mercy, humility, and actions that transform lives and hearts. 

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