The Importance of Fasting

  • Keith Waldrop
  • Jan 28, 2008
  • Series: General



    As Christ Followers we need to fast and in doing so we deepen our relationship with God. It is a discipline and a sacrifice but it helps us align with His purposes and gain clarity on issues as we redirect our food source. The spirit- man needs to be fed . Fasting is an act of worship and feeds God. Fasting is to lay aside food or any pleasurable  activity for a period of time to intensely pursue God & know His mind with the intent of obeying His revealed will.
     
    7 things we need to do:

    1. Set your objective
    2. make a commitment to be with Him- Hell will come against you
    3. prepare selves spiritually by confessing sin
    4. prepare physically- drink plenty of water and get off sugar & caffeine a couple of days early
    5. put self on schedule- slow down and find different pace
    6. end fast gradually if extended fast
    7. Expect results- God will do miracles
     
    Reasons we are fasting as a faith family Thursday Jan. 31, 2008
    • For souls to be won as we move to 2-services
    • A passionate heart for lost
    • Effective witness with influential testimony to unconvinced
    • Baptism waters to flow....
    • $ to be released into general fund
    • We need a Break Through!