What does fasting accomplish? Fasting isn’t a diet plan or a magic bullet to get God to do what you want. Nor is it for the purpose of earning forgiveness. Jesus’ shed blood is the sole source of atonement for sins. However, as part of the process of keeping our lives pure, fasting can play a role in helping us recognize and repent of sin. The goal of prayer and fasting is to bring our natural, physical desires under the control of the Holy Spirit for the purpose of hearing from God. When we refrain from regular activities that distract us, we’re better able to discern what the Lord is saying. It sharpens our minds and increases our spiritual perception. In essence, we are acknowledging that food is not as important as hearing from God.
Posted on: Fri, 20 Sep 2013 15:26:24 +0000
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