Fasting

Fasting and prayer are two of the most dynamic tools God has given His children. When we fast and pray it deepens our relationship with Him while also acting as a powerful weapon against the enemy. It is vital that every believer not only understands the importance of fasting and prayer but also knows how to do it effectively.

What is Fasting?

Biblical fasting is the practice of voluntarily abstaining from food and or liquids for a specified time to focus one’s thoughts and attention on God. Unlike intermittent fasting, where the focus is to abstain from food for weight loss purposes, Biblical fasting’s primary focus is to subdue our flesh so that we can more easily connect with God on a spiritual level. It is not just about not eating, but rather about seeking God more diligently via praying and studying His word.

Benefits of Fasting

The benefits of fasting and prayer are innumerable. There are spiritual, emotional, mental, and physical advantages to turning down our plate and seeking God. The list includes:

  • Deeper connection with God
  • More sensitivity to spiritual matters
  • Answered prayers
  • Clarity regarding decisions to be made
  • Demonic strongholds breaking
  • Physical, mental, and emotional healing
  • Freedom from addiction
  • Courage for an intimidating undertaking
  • And more!

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