For many years now it has been tradition to set aside some time at the beginning of the year to fast and pray. I read of others doing certain things like: a week fast, Daniel fast, 40 day fasts (which I can hardly fathom) 3 day fasts, 2 weeks , TV fast etc. ....well you get the picture. What and why should I fast in the first place? Doesn't God love it when I am happy and filled with my favorite things? In case you have ever asked, "why fast?" here are a few reasons:
1. Because Jesus said when you fast not if you fast in the sermon on the mount. Matt. 6:16.
2. To be able to walk in greater power of the Holy Spirt. Luke 4:14.
3. For obtaining clear direction from the Holy Spirit. Acts 13:1-3; Acts 14:21-23
4. For obtaining spiritual and material victories. 2 Chronicles 20
5. For breaking the bands of wickedness. Isaiah 58
6. An opportunity to draw closer to the Lord. James 4:7,8
I asked the Lord regarding fasting this year. I feel impressed to begin a combination Daniel fast and an all liquid fast for 21 days beginning January 7-28. A Daniel fast is no sweets, no meats and no wine(in my case no soft drinks). I will do that for the full 21 days and the liquids for five days, the 13th - 18th of January. My advice to others is to simply ask the Lord and then do whatever he says to do. All are certainly welcome to join me in this or share other ways God is leading you. I am posting this as a form of accountability that I may be successful in this effort.
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Mine is definitely chocolate. There is no greater gift than that which is given annonymously. May they go unnoticed.
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