PRAY. the most important conversation

fasting …

MARK 9 (NIV)
29 (Jesus) replied, “This kind can come out only by prayer and fasting.”

MATTHEW 6 (NIV)
2 (Jesus said,) “So when you give to the needy, … 5 “And when you pray, . … 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you …”

MATTHEW 6 (NIV)
25 (Jesus continued,) “Therefore I tell you, do not worry about your life, what you will eat or drink; or about your body, what you will wear. Is not life more than food, and the body more than clothes? … 33 But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.”

Fasting is NOT Christian dieting
Fasting is NOT a secret hack to get your prayers answered
Fasting is NOT an advanced spiritual discipline for experts only

SACRED CRISIS —> (FASTING) –> SPIRITUAL RESULT

Fasting is the appropriate SPIRITUAL RESPONSE to a SACRED CRISIS
Fasting, then, produces the SPIRITUAL RESULT to the crisis

SACRED CRISIS —> (FASTING) –> SPIRITUAL RESULT

Death or Loss ————————> Life or Renewal
Sin ——————————————> Forgiveness or Redemption
Fear —————————————-> Hope
Threats or Persecution ————> Safety or Security
Needs —————————————> Provision or Contentment
Sickness ———————————-> Health and Healing

Fasting connects BODY and SPIRIT
Fasting SANCTIFIES your CRAVINGS and the DESIRES of your HEART

three types of FASTING

SIMPLE FASTING
FASTING through ABSTINENCE
ABSOLUTE FASTING