Chapter 9-Nothing Shall be Impossible---It Works! "Fasting" by J. Franklin

I hope everyone had a great weekend!

This chapter mostly consisted of stories from the members of the church where Jentezen pastors, who have participated in the 21-day fast and have testified about the miracles in their lives. I did say, "miracles", which is not a word we hear much about today but are obvious in the lives of those I read about this morning. Here are some other things he pointed out.

Ps. 69:30-32

Fasting will bring your life and your ministry to others out of obscurity.

Fasting makes your more sensitive to the timing and voice of the Holy Spirit. Fasting does such a work in your life that the lost are often drawn to you and to what God is doing. It's not that we manipulate God through our words forcing His hand. Fasting simply breaks you and brings your faith to a new level.

...I hope that I have been able to clear up the misconceptions about what fasting is--and what it is not--and why it is a discipline that should not be missing in the life of any believer. It is a vital part of that three-fold cord of normal Christian duties that Jesus outlined in Matt. 6: giving, praying, and fasting. It cleanses your body and promotes health in many practical ways. It brings you into a deeper relationship with teh Lord than can be enjoyed through routine religion. Don't wait for a good time. As God pointed out, there just isn't one. You are not too young or too old. After all, Anna was a prophetess who was in her eighties when she worshiped day and night, fasting and praying (Luke 2:37).

If you are ready to bring supernatural blessings into your life and release the power of God to overcome any situation, begin today making the discipline of fasting a part of your life. You will be greatly rewarded!

My thoughts...

We are getting ready to go into Section 2- "Opening a Door to God's Promises" and for those of you who are reading and following along, should you decide to fast over something, for a certain period of time, etc., please journal and then after your time of fasting...share with others what God has taught you, what you've experienced, etc. I've come to realize that "fasting" isn't an option in the life of a believer. I wonder what would happen in our lives, our homes, our churches, our families if we simply humbled ourselves and fasted for just more of Him. I wonder what we would break free from. I wonder about our senses being heightened which would make us more aware of His presence in our lives. I wonder...