Fasting - True Purpose of Fasting
"Father God, please guide me as I write this article based on Your Word. Help me to write this to glorify You, and let Your words bring clarity to those who seek You. May Your truth help people discern and embrace correct beliefs. I pray and seek everything in the name of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Amen." Hi there my Brothers and Sisters in Christ! I have had an understanding regarding Fasting lately and I would like to share with with you all. Diving in The spiritual discipline of fasting is often misunderstood by Christians today. Many of us have fallen into the trap of viewing fasting as a way to twist God's arm and force Him into answering our prayers the way we want. We mistakenly believe that if we can just endure enough physical deprivation, God will have no choice but to relent to our desires. I too held this perspective years ago when I engaged in an intensive 21-day fast, hoping it would compel God to intervene in a particular situation involving a close