What is it: Saying no to a physical appetite to say yes to a spiritual hunger.
Why: To soften our hearts toward God. To say no to self-centeredness.
Is It Extreme- People fast for a lot of different reasons. It only seems extreme when Christians do it.
What it is Not-
- A diet
- A bargaining chip
- Not extra credit.
What it is-
- Discipline Your appetites
- Making your heart sensitive to the voice of God
Types of fasts-
- 12 hour fasts
- Daniel Fast
- Full fast
- Media Fast
How to get started-
- Always talk to your doctor.
- Get your motives right.
- Get accountability
- Start with a meal for 4 weeks, Then two meals for four weeks, then a whole day for four weeks.
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