Day #167 – Fasting
Dear God I’m Grateful For Fasting
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Fasting is a form of worship and sacrifice unto the Lord. Tony Evan’s defined it perfectly as he said, “Fasting is a deliber- ate abstinence from physical gratification—usually going without food for a period of time—to achieve a greater spiritual goal. Fasting is intentionally denying the flesh in order to gain a response from the spirit.”
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Jesus fasted in the dessert when he was tempted by Satan and was able to withstand temptation.
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“For forty days and forty nights he fasted and became very hungry.”
Matthew 4:2 NLT
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Esther fasted with her people before approaching the King and as a result spared the lives of all Jews.
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“Go and gather together all the Jews of Susa and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. My maids and I will do the same. And then, though it is against the law, I will go in to see the king. If I must die, I must die.” -Esther 4:16 NLT
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And Ezra fasted for protection for himself and all of the exiles who were returning to Jerusalem.
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“So we fasted and earnestly prayed that our God would take care of us, and he heard our prayer.” – Ezra 8:23 NLT
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Fasting is more than passing up a meal, it’s a way to experience both spiritual and physical breakthroughs. So how do you fast?
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““And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” -Matthew 6:16-18 NLT
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The Bible also warns us to not get lost in the action of fasting, but instead focus on serving people as you serve the Lord.
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“No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people. Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. “Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind.”
Isaiah 58:4-8 NLT
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