As we continue to grow in many areas, it is always most important to establish our fervour for God as the core of who we are. To help us in that, scripture has given disciplines that focus our lives on who God is and what He wants. Fasting (and the accompanying prayer and focus on God and his word) is a critical element of creating a life that is focused on and dependant on the Holy Spirit. Fasting establishes an intentional sense of order in our lives with the spiritual needs above the natural.
Fasting helps in a number of key ways:
a) Focuses us back on the ‘first love’ of God that can be lost so easily through distraction and familiarity.
b) It helps to bring humility in our lives before God. King David said, "I humble myself through fasting." (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21).
c) In that place of humility God is able to reveal and convict us of our sin focus us on the transformed life he has called us to.
d) Helps in bringing divine guidance (Judg.20:26–28)
e) Victory over temptation Matt. 4:1–11
f) Brings Courage when stepping out in faith (Esther 4:16)
g) When our lives are lit by God we become far more effective in our impact on others.
h) It is key in seeing our City, Nation and World Changed for Christ THIS TUESDAY as we come together collectively to proclaim about our desire for Him in the corporate prayer meeting, ask God what His desire and words are for you during this fast and prayer fortnight. Let us see a culture of worship and prayer emerges in our midst - having Jesus centred in the hearts and lives of each and everyone of us!
"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their land." 2 Chron 7:14
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