Fasting

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 by
Elaine Hollmer

Food for Thought

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