Heather Stevenson shares how fasting became a powerful spiritual practice, drawing her closer to God and freeing her from comfort and self-reliance.
Judith prayed for 21 years for her brother Terry and fasted 1 meal each week for 17 years. How did God answer her prayers? Terry chose to follow Jesus and his life has changed. Judith’s “new” brother is one of the greatest answers to prayer in her life.
There was Peter’s threefold denial, Jesus’ temptation in the wilderness, and my battle with a ham sandwich on day six of my forty-day fast.
Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life.
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Fasting helps you to humble yourself and remember that you depend on God alone to meet all your needs. And for a time, it makes feeding your soul a higher priority than feeding your body.
We desperately need to see the face and hear the voice of our heavenly Father. I give up physical food to receive spiritual nourishment. So does it work? How do you know if you’re “doing it right”?
Discover what fasting is and how it can impact your faith. Learn why giving up food and drink for a period of time can improve your relationship with God.
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