–oneseekingtruth [This post is a compilation of a seven-part Bible study I taught last Fall, presented here together as one. I pray you are blessed in using these “Secrets of Strength” in your own life!] Many years ago, we witnessed serious spiritual warfare, its impact on one family and their loved ones. Friends who had … More Secrets of Strength: Seven Biblical Concepts that will Change Your Life
MAR 9.17-18 And one of the multitude answered and said, Master, I have brought to You my son, who has a dumb spirit; And wherever it overtakes him, it tears at him: and he foams, and gnashes with his teeth, and pines away: and I spoke to Your disciples that they should cast it out; … More The Importance of Fasting – A Comparison of Mark 9:29 in English Bible Translations
Every moment a follower of Christ spends praying and fasting is a mighty day in Heaven and on earth. Maximum spiritual power is turned on through fasting, Jesus revealed this secret in Matthew 17:21 and Mark 9:29 (“this kind only goes out by prayer and fasting“). Today I will simply share how we prayed this … More Fasting and Praying for America – Nat’l Day of Prayer 2018
[If you have a serious medical condition, you should consult a doctor before fasting.] For those new to fasting, please read through these few ideas I’ve learned over the years to make it an easier and better experience. Make Your Peace With Hunger First things first, prepare yourself mentally and make your peace with the … More How to Fast
National Day of Prayer is Thursday, May 3! Faith and Fasting friends, will you join me in not just praying, but also FASTING for our nation this Thursday? Never in the history of our beautiful land have we needed more for the people of God to unite in prayer and fasting. Our President, White House staff, Cabinet … More Prayer and FASTING on National Day of Prayer 2018
[Note: Regardless our personal political leanings, I believe God is able to intervene in the selection of leaders, and in their decisions. At other times He allows us to reap what we have sown. Having said this, there was evidence of His intervention in the American election last November… and thus, this post is for your … More Divine Intervention in Election 2016?
The below was re-posted on Faith and Fasting hours before the 2016 election returns began… [This post was originally published on April 26, 2016. It seems important today.] Most of us are familiar with the story of Jonah and the whale. You remember, how Jonah didn’t want to do what God asked of him, so … More Fasting Changes God’s Mind: Jonah and Ninevah
Hello, my friends! Today was a bit of a first for me in my over 20 years of periodic fasting experience. I had to stop early. This morning, after nearly 60 hours of fasting, I could barely get out of bed and felt if I stood up, I would faint. I did not want to … More Fasting for America – Day 3 of 3 -Conclusion
It has now been 50 hours since I began fasting for America before the elections. I was so encouraged late yesterday upon hearing more people are fasting. The prayer warriors from a local church prayer ministry, and another dear friend will all be fasting Sunday through Tuesday. Isn’t that exciting? It is not too late … More Fasting for America – Day 3 of 3 – Praying for the Election 2016
Well, I don’t know about you, but Day 1 went well for me overall. I did struggle with a headache in the evening, but went to bed early and woke up refreshed and renewed this morning. In my experience, fasting reveals areas we were out of balance in our diets. If we eat too much … More Fasting for America – Day 2 of 3 – Prayers that Break Curses
As announced a couple of days ago, I began a 3-day fast Wednesday at 6:00 PM (last night) for the election in America. So, this is the first full day. I woke up happy, joyful. That sounds odd, I know. It is not that I love avoiding food, but I dearly adore the closeness I feel … More Fasting for America – Day 1 of 3
This week, the Lord convicted me to put my faith to work before the election next Tuesday. He inspired me to fast three days this week, Thursday to Saturday, November 3-5, 2016. The only direction and goal for this fast: His Will Be Done. That is it. His Will Be Done. Why fast before the election? … More Three-Day Fast for America
For anyone who knows Christ, this is a quick, personal challenge burning in my heart today: Do you find yourself despairing over the atmosphere of our country and the direction she is headed, the division, violence, etc? I know you are praying about it. But, have you fasted yet? Fasting is the ultimate spiritual weapon. According … More Challenge to the People of God
For all who prayed for our country yesterday, and for those who fasted, we pray you had a blessed and meaningful day! Something interesting happened during the day, for me in particular. It was right after I’d spent some time agonizing in prayer. By the way, that happens sometimes when you really pour your heart into it. I … More Takeaways from National Day of Prayer 2016
To those of you we know, and perhaps a few we don’t, who are fasting the next 24 hours, know you are being prayed for, that God touches your life in powerful and miraculous ways as you seek Him through prayer and fasting on behalf of our country. The suggested prayer requests are printed here again. Of … More Now Fasting, on National Day of Prayer 2016
Tomorrow is National Day of Prayer in America. In our home, we have turned it into a day of fasting and prayer, believing we may have passed the point prayer alone is enough. As for me, I will begin fasting at sunset tonight, May 4th, and finish at sunset tomorrow, May 5th. Today, I am … More Preparing to Fast
This post is a reminder, family of God all over America and beyond, PLEASE join us in praying and fasting for America this coming Thursday, May 5th, 2016, in conjunction with National Day of Prayer! Please see previous post, “How to Fast”, for guidance if you are new to fasting. [From previous posts:] The people … More Fasting for America – Thursday, May 5th, 2016!
[If you have a serious medical condition, you should consult a doctor before fasting.] For those new to fasting, please read through these few ideas I’ve learned over the years to make it an easier and better experience. Make Your Peace With Hunger First things first, prepare yourself mentally and make your peace with the … More How to Fast
Most of us are familiar with the story of Jonah and the whale. You remember, how Jonah didn’t want to do what God asked of him, so God sent along a large fish to swallow Jonah and carry him to the very place he didn’t want to go. Of course, he spent three days and … More Ninevah Fasted and God Spared Disaster
Joel 2:15-18 Pray to the Lord 15 Blow the trumpet at Zion. Call for a special meeting. Call for a special time of fasting. 16 Bring the people together. Call for a special meeting. Bring together the old men, the children, and the small babies still at their mothers’ breasts. Let the bride and her new husband … More A Time to Fast
Want to see the power of God in your life, in your home? Need to break old habits, sin you cannot overcome, gain understanding in a situation that has eluded you, and much more? Fast. Start with one meal a week, and work your way up as the Spirit leads. When we fast, we turn … More Isaiah 58: God’s Manual For Fasting
Some time ago, we had a young girl come stay with us. Her family sent her in hopes a trip away would help her, for she had been ‘visited’ many months by an unwelcome spirit posing as a scary woman out of a childhood fairytale, or nightmare. Not surprisingly, accompanying the spiritual oppression were real, … More Victory Over A Demon Through Fasting
We are at the place where prayer alone is not enough. It is time for us to do more. … More Fasting For America on May 5th
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