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Tag Archives: fasting
Fast Right
Isaiah 58:6 (NIV) Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Fasting done right makes … Continue reading
Simply Fast
Joel 2:12 (ERV) This is the Lord’s message: “Now come back to me with all your heart. Cry and mourn, and don’t eat anything! Show that you are sad for doing wrong.” Don’t fast half-heartedly, by rote, out of duty … Continue reading
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How the Fast Works
Ezra 8:23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. Fasting isn’t some magical method to get God to do what you want. It tunes your ears to hear His plan.
What the Fast Does
It’s not what we give up. It’s what we go after. “Prayer is reaching out and after the unseen; fasting, letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepens, confirms the resolution that … Continue reading
Let the Fast Begin
Lent starts this Wednesday–40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. A season of preparation. A time of prayer and fasting. Yes, fasting. What do you know about fasting? No food Sacrifice Not for me Fasting is less about giving something … Continue reading
Lead Us Not into Temptation (Monday)
Traditionally, Christians fast during this time before Easter. Did you give up something for Lent? No meat on Fridays for me I gave up sweets I’m fasting from Facebook and Twitter Without the spiritual component, fasting from … Continue reading