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Here we are on day 1 of our 40 days of fasting and prayer.
Many have commented they don't know how to fast and others believe they don't need to fast or for health reasons they can't.
Please hear my heart - YOU CAN! and YOU SHOULD!
When you fast, you say no to yourself so you can hear yes from God in a time of need or crisis.
Fasting is not about the food it is about the heart.
When we fast, God says, “This is for Me.”
Just as food satisfies us, fasting satisfies God because we are saying to Him, “The cry of my soul for You is greater than the cry of my stomach for food or anything else.” That’s why fasting gets God’s attention like nothing else.
There are numerous ways to fast. Not everyone is spiritually and physically fit to endure 40 days of water only. Yet - why miss out on one of the disciplines God instructed us to enjoy?
Health challenges? Fast from sugar. If this makes you cringe - you are addicted. Remember we talk about addictions in the Treasures of Healthy Living group. We also share how to deal with it.
Pregnancy? No excuse - the baby would be blessed with a fast from sugar and processed foods and enjoy more time hearing you pray!
Elderly? I am not sure what age is elderly since I keep having more birthdays I keep pushing off the word - old. Yet - all ages can fast.
Find a fast that fits you.
I can't wait to hear from everyone through the 40 days the God stories.
When we go without to gain within the results are unlimited.
Please - don't let this time pass you by. Not that you are limited to these 40 days to fast - it should be part of a normal routine.
So grab it now . Here are some notes from the course:
Your ultimate value is not in your body, but in your soul. It’s the non-material part of us that is in God’s image, not our bodies.
What do we do so often?
We feed the body, even overstuff it, while starving the soul.
But when we fast, we give the soul a higher priority than the body. We are asking God to feed our souls.
This is the principle of fasting.
The question is, Are you willing to give up your steak and potatoes to gain spiritual riches?
Something unique happens when we fast. God sharpens our spiritual focus so we can see things more clearly.
