Get Fit - Mind, Body, & Soul - Part 1 Fasting
Be sure to listen to this dynamic teaching on fasting as we begin our January sermon series: Get Fit: Mind, Body, & Soul.
Fasting (definition)
1) to abstain from food
2) to eat sparingly or abstain from some foods
Purpose of fasting
1) Symbolizes self-sacrificing dedication to God’s purposes.
2) To separate ourselves from worldly concerns
Benefits of fasting
1) Attracts the attention of God
2) Helps us to focus more intently on God
3) Increases our sensitivity to the Spirit
We are going to do a Daniel fast beginning January 11th at 7:00pm
1) 21 days
2) Fruits & Vegetables only ( nuts, etc)
3) Water and 100% fruit juice
4) No bread, pasta, deserts (no sugar) etc
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