Fasting

Isaiah 58:6 Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?

Last year the Lord had begun speaking to me about beginning a fast.  To be honest, I really did not want to hear that, as the thought of going without food for a day or more was not something I was looking forward to.  I really enjoy eating!

The Lord would not let this go, so I began to study the scriptures and look closer into the concept of fasting.  I did not have good teaching on it, and knew that if I were to fast, it should be done correctly.  I also looked for books on the subject, and found an excellent book called  Fasting,  by Jentezen Franklin. 

This book  laid the proper foundation that I was lacking.    Fernando and I  began this year with a  21 day Daniel Fast.  As we fasted and prayed, we realized that we had been missing out on a blessing.

Fasting has caused many things to increase in my  spiritual life.  For example, I have  greater faith and am  more sensitive to the Holy Spirit.  I had a particular prayer request, and the Lord answered me through a dream.  Among other things, I have a deeper hunger for the word.

The Lord has changed my mindset about fasting, and now I wonder how did I go so long without it?  It should be every believers desire to draw closer to the Lord, to know His will in our life and to live a victorious life.

I now encourage others to fast for spiritual breakthrough and increased blessing in their lives.

If the  Lord is calling you to fast, search the scriptures and read books on the subject,  I am sure that there are other great books out there besides the one that I had mentioned.  The time is coming closer for the  Lords return, and I for one would like to hear what the Spirit is saying to the churches, and not miss out on His voice in these last days.

Blessings in His name.