Fasting has been called the forgotten spiritual discipline. Although it is found throughout Scripture, it is often neglected by modern Christians. Is there power in fasting? Does it really make a difference? How does fasting relate to prayer? In this study, Ashlee Alley considers the biblical basis for fasting and explores ways modern Christians can make this ancient discipline part of their faith walk. Converge Bible Studies is a series of topical Bible studies based on the Common English Bible. Each title in the series consists of four studies on a common topic or theme. Converge can be used by small groups, classes, or individuals. Primary Scripture passages are included for ease of study, as are questions designed to encourage both personal reflection and group conversation. The topics and Scriptures in Converge come together to transform readers’ relationships with others, themselves, and God.

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Discover the Purpose and Power of Fasting Do you desire to feel His presence, hear His voice, sense His pleasure? Since ancient times, fasting has been considered an essential means of drawing near to God. But this spiritual discipline involves much more than abstaining from food; it goes right to the heart of genuine faith. Through this invigorating study, you’ll gain a clear understanding of the principles behind this practice and be equipped to make fasting a key part of your relationship with God.

"You're blessed when you've worked up a good appetite for God." Matthew 5:6 The Message We live in hungry times. Ours is a consumer culture, predisposed to quickly fill the cravings of body and mind. The idea of fasting--the voluntary denial of something for a specific time, for a spiritual purpose--sets us immediately on edge. But Lynne Baab makes the case that anyone can fast. Fasting is an expression of freedom. Free from the patterns and habits that mark everyday life, from time to time we can move beyond our appetites into meaningful encounter with God. In Fasting you'll discover an ancient Christian practice that extends beyond giving up food to any regular activity in our contemporary lives. You'll see how taking a break from eating--or driving, or checking e-mail, or watching television--opens us up to discover new things about ourselves and God and the world around us. You'll see that while not everyone should forgo food, anyone can step out of routine to feed the soul. In a time of great spiritual hunger, God invites us all to a feast: fellowship with the Creator of the universe, where all our truest needs are identified and attended to.

Readers can explore the disciplines of simplicity and fasting and discover how leading a simple life can help put the focus on what's truly important.

*THIS BOOK HAS BEEN ADOPTED AS A TEXTBOOK FOR STUDY AT TRUE STANDARD BIBLE CHRISTIAN COLLEGE. "Your Guide To Biblical Fasting" is the result of over fifteen years of prayer and fasting at Victory Temple Church of God in Christ/The Evidence Church. I started giving our members instructions on fasting because they wanted to fast as the Bible teaches. But many were either diabetic, high blood pressure, over-weight or medically obese, full of toxins, arthritic, chronic pain and on medication, acid reflux and more... Very few started out strong and healthy enough to do the absolute fasts for any extended period of time, including me. So I sought God for directions and wisdom to put together answers and instructions for these members who wanted to fast with these pre-existing conditions. That was the beginning. This book is the result. __________________ Fasting is one of the most important and overlooked secrets to success with God that the Bible teaches. Fasting from food and fasting from other things that we have appetites for will bring us into His presence more powerfully than any other one thing that a Christian might attempt to do. Fasting makes us more sensitive to the voice of God, and I have prepared a very successful approach for you through this special manual. This manual contains just what you need as a beginner for power through fasting. Hundreds of people use this manual personally and in ministry. Pastors use this for teaching the principles of fasting in their Bible studies. It is a great resource for fasting and prayer! This is a simple, yet powerful tool to help you in your approach to God to see answered prayers, miracles and deliverance! A powerful tool to use in your dedicated approach to God in prayer. Begin to see miracles of supernatural evidences of power with God. Healing, deliverance, salvation and favor is yours!

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