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Are you participating in our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting and unsure where to begin? Take a look at these two documents that will guide you on the different types of fasts available. They also provide prayer points for you to use throughout the 21 days.
In our first lesson, we looked at the heart of fasting. But many Christians stop at the "sacrifice" without ever tapping into the "power." If you fast without an intentional prayer life, you are simply practicing self-discipline. When you combine them, you are engaging in spiritual warfare. I. The "Isaiah 58" Filter: Checking the Foundation Before we look at the power of this pair, we must address the blockage . In Isaiah 58:1-5 , the Israelites complained: "Why have we faste
As we get ready for our 21 days of prayer and fasting starting January 4th , it is important to understand what we are actually doing. Fasting is a "spiritual discipline"—a habit that Christians have used for thousands of years to get closer to God. To understand fasting, we first need to understand a big word: Consecration . To "consecrate" yourself simply means to set yourself apart for God. Think of it like a specialized tool that is only used for one important job. When w