FASTING
Do I have to?
REASONS FOR & BENEFITS OF FASTING & PRAYING
It is a time to minister
to God.
Fast to draw close
to God in times of danger.
Fast for an ordination.
When an answer to prayer
hasn't come, fast and pray.
Fasting sharpens sensitivity
to God's voice.
Increase self-control;
to subdue the flesh.
Increase mental alertness.
Increase spiritual
awareness.
Decrease physical sluggishness
and laziness.
A new devotion to God
takes place.
True humility becomes
evident.
A deeper appreciation
for the simple necessities takes over.
A greater awareness
of God's love, God's grace, God's presence and guidance occurs.
Fasting fosters closer
fellowship with the Holy Spirit
Self is crucified.
Come against unbelief;
faith is built, allowing Christ to help us live an overcoming life.
The physical body undergoes
a period of rest and cleansing.
DIVIDE A FAST INTO 3 SECTIONS:
Repentance
Present your need to God
Praise and Worship
Suggested Audio:
Fasting in the Fasted Life, Dave Roberson Ministries, P.O. Box 725, Tulsa,
OK 74101 Fasting in the Fasted Life, Elaine Hollmer Ministries, P.O. Box 5387, Cleveland, TN 37320-5387, $20 plus $2 S&H.
Suggested Reading:
"Help Lord...The Devil Wants Me Fat!" by C.S. Lovett, ISBN 0-938148-33-8,
Personal Christianity, P.O. Box 549, Baldwin Park, CA 91706, $8.45 plus $2 S&H.
Derived from
Fasting in the Fasted Life
-a teaching tape byElaine Hollmer
Food for Thought
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