Jeremiah 33:3, KJV
"Call unto me, and I will answer thee, and shew thee great and mighty things, which thou knowest not"
Fasting
infomation
Let the scripture speak – give adequate time to reading and meditating on the scriptures.
Make time – set aside time to be still and quiet, unhurried by busy schedules.
Write it down – learn to journal what you read, what you hear, what you think, what you feel.
Praise God – use this time to sing or listen to praise and worship music to set your heart on God.
Give specific time to pray – Fasting alone can be a diet, fasting and prayer brings God into the equation.
THE ATTITUDE OF FASTING ?
Fasting is to be done in a spirit of humility and joyful attitude.
Read Matthew 6: 16 – 18
Don’t appear downcast when you fast or boast about how long the fast has been. Fasting is not
for show but to afflict your soul so that your Father in heaven will answer your prayer.
Spend as much time in prayer, reading the Word and meditation as possible. It is
important to draw greatly on the strength of the Lord during your fast.
why we fast ?
The purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world, and instead focus on God. Fasting is a way to demonstrate to God, and to yourself, that you are serious about your relationship with Him.
Fasting helps you to gain a new perspective and a renewed reliance upon God.
fasting allows for
Our (personal and congregational) season of growth, to grow deeper in God
To grow higher in stature and visibility and to grow wider in influence and ministry
To grow stronger in Jesus Christ and to honor and serve God with prayer and fasting (Luke 2:37; Acts 13:1-3)
Fasting with the right attitude – Mourn and repent over the state or our country and nation (Is 58:3-12; 2 Chron 7:14; Neh 1:4; Ps 69:11)
Emphasize our plea and seriousness for revival before the Lord for myself and the congregation (Dan 9:20; Ezra 8:23; Judges 20; Neh 1:4-11)
what do we fast from ?
Although fasting in Scripture is almost always a fasting from food, there are other ways to fast. Example: Follow the Daniel Fast.
Anything you can temporarily give up in order to better focus on God can be considered a fast. Read 1 Corinthians 7:1-5
Some may not be able to fast from food (diabetics for example), but everyone can temporarily give up something in order to focus on God.
Example: Follow the Daniel Fast.
what is a successful fast
As a precautionary measure, if you take medication or have a health condition, check with your doctor before beginning your first fast.
Eat mainly raw foods and drink plenty of water for a few meals before you begin your fast.
Decrease the size and frequency of meals before beginning your fast, especially a prolonged fast.
Determine in advance what kind of fast you will undertake, e.g., water only, water andjuice, Daniel fast or total abstinence etc.
Water-and-juice fasts can help you accomplish the spiritual and physical purposes of thefast, while at the same time they help you to maintain your energy level and your health.
Avoid chewing gum during the fast. Chewing activates the digestive processes.
Days two through four of the fast are often the most challenging.
When drinking juice on a fast, non-sweetened and non-acidic juices seem best.
Tomato and orange juice are hard on the stomach, unless greatly diluted.
You may need to restrict some of your physical activity during the fast, especially vigorous exercise.
We pray that God may reveal and resurrect the dreams and plans He has for you over thisspecial time of Fasting & Prayer.