Sunday, November 15, 2015

Fasting and prayer

Voluntary and deliberate abstinence from food for the purpose of concentrated prayer
Being fullof the Holy Spirit does not necessarily mean walking in the power of the spirit ...the way into power is to fast and pray ...and when they had fasted and prayed...they sent them away Acts13:1-3.... Prayed with fasting Acts14:21-23.... Clarity of mind and spirit ...releases voice of Holy Spirit to give direction ...important for gaining spiritual and material victories
...a precious opportunity to get closer to our Lord ...prayers more perfectly focused....more spiritually sensitive...more power to combat satan
It is intense natural desire to want food ...combined with spiritual desire for communion ...more intensity ...combine natural and spiritual desires
First day little effect...third and forth day body demands food ...fifth and sixth body adjusting... Seventh day hunger pains disappear ....body weaker, but clarity of thought and freedom in prayer
God responds to our sincerity...mercy and grace released by humbling ...undo the heavy burdens

Forgiveness important for healing ...don't become hateful and bitter ..poisons the body ...mental and physical anguish ...forgiveness not optional...mandatory ...releases the Holy Spirit to bring conviction to the one causing the problem ...the Holy Spirit can convict of sin, righteousness and judgement
Lay down self righteous attitude and forgive ...what do you have to loose but bitterness, resentment and possibly ill health?

We need greater people ...willing to forgive, sacrifice, obey and commit

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