Christian FastingBiblical Fasting, Intercession, Prayer and Spiritual HealingWhat is Biblical Fasting- May 8, 2008 Biblical fasting is not a pathway to God. You do not need fasting as a path to God. He is with you now. You cant get any closer than He is to you right now. Biblical Fasting a Spiritual Discipline Biblical fasting is a tool to repair the damage to our soul. Likewise fasting cleanses the spirit ...http://christianfasting.ws/preparing-to-fast/biblical-fasting Spiritual Emptiness- May 8, 2008 Spiritual emptiness plagues the souls of our modern society. Crafted veneers cover up how we really feel, because, to be honest is to admit were suffering inside. It is easier to ignore the cry of the heart and suppress it with work, activities, alcohol or sensual pleasure. Much of what we do is maneuvering around past ...http://christianfasting.ws/spiritual-healing/spiritual-emptiness Fasting Eliminates Toxic Thoughts- May 8, 2008 Most people have toxic thoughts filled with negativity, pride and false expectations, stemming from the pain of childhood. When I first saw the futility of my thinking process, the only conclusion I could come to was that I was totally insane. I would try to think positive thoughts by thinking of love instead of resentment, ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/toxic-thought Fasting Cleanses The Conscience- May 8, 2008 Money, medications, material possessions, achievements, good deeds or perfect living cannot buy a clear conscience. It is easy to make excuses, but if you do not believe your own lie, it will be powerless to sooth your conscience. Guilt can last a lifetime, and the pain does not lessen with age. ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/cleansing-the-conscience Fasting Cleanses Unhealthy Values- May 8, 2008 When life wanes into the hollow darkness of death, it will not be the parties, victories, trophies or empires we built that will fill our thoughts but the last embrace of the ones we love. One last tear-filled moment to share. When that day comes, each of us will have regrets. The working mother wishing ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/fasting-cleanses-unhealthy-values Called To Fast- May 8, 2008 The Bible clearly calls us to fasting. When I mention fasting to Christians, I often hear the statement, I have not been called to fast and when I am, I will fast. Many talk as if fasting is like going on a mission to a jungle. In reality, every Christian is called to discipline, prayer ...http://christianfasting.ws/fasting-introduction/called-to-fast Fasting Cleans the Spiritual House- May 8, 2008 When I was younger, I studied the writings of Confucius, The Tibetan Book of The Dead, Buddhism, Astrology, Tarot and every interesting and weird philosophy I could find. Playing bass for a heavy metal band called Black Mass, I became morosely depressed and entered a state of continual torment. Strange things started to happen. Lamps ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/spiritual-house Finding Your Purpose- May 8, 2008 Before you start fasting, take some time to think about why you are fasting. Jesus did not fast to lose weight. He was to be stripped naked, and hung bleeding on a Cross. His purpose in fasting was for the strength to complete His ministry. Healing, better health, weight loss and clearer thinking are worthy ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/finding-purpose Fasting Bible Scriptures- May 8, 2008 Here are all the Bible scriptures that mention fasting 1Ki 21:9 In those letters she wrote: &8220;Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people. &160; Ne 9:1 On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and having dust on their heads. &160; Es 4:3 In ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/fasting-bible-scriptures Intercession- May 8, 2008 The wind-swept summit held no treasures or mysteries to be discovered, just another mountain to climb. Within 300 feet of the top, every inch extracted excruciating effort. Shivering, weak and soaked with sweat, the peak defied the solo climber. It mocked his tiny hammer and pins. Resolve strained like a worn thread, yet deep ...http://christianfasting.ws/featured/intercession |