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What's the Deal with Fasting? Who Should Do it and Why
Published 21 days ago • 2 min read
“Your only WHY can be – because the Holy Spirit told me to. Your YES will bring forth fruit.”
Fasting is one of those spiritual disciplines that often feels confusing and, let’s be honest, hard to do!
But God is always calling us higher.
And that includes incorporating God-honoring practices to grow in intimacy with Him. When you feel an awakening and desire to mature in the things of the Spirit you have to lean into that!
And yes, that includes trying new things - especially if Jesus said to do it.
When I got a note from a listener asking me to an episode on the practice of fasting, I knew exactly who to invite to teach us about this powerful experience!
Leah M Moore is a devoted wife and loving mother to five amazing children. She is also an ordained pastor, writer, role model, speaker (nationally and internationally), mentor, prayer strategist, former talk show host and podcaster. She is the Founder of Grace Promises Women’s Ministry. A ministry that empowers women to walk in God’s power, passion, and purpose with Grace!
"I had permission to evolve. It’s something God wanted me to do. The enemy wants to camp in familiar spaces and places, but God is always calling us to more."
// Leah
Nuggets of wisdom, guidance, and testimony in this episode:
What is a “seek ye first…” life?
The problem with familiar spirits/places
What is fasting?
Why we fast
How we fast - the different types/choices of fasting
The negotiables and non-negotiables of fasting
The depth of generational breakthrough fasting can bring
Prayer and fasting always go together
What if you don’t have words for your prayers
Leah is a DYNAMO in the faith. Her revelation energy for the things of God is contagious! Jump in to receive a breakthrough of your own.
PS - On a personal note, my baby (fourth and final) is a SENIOR!!! What in the actual world? Lots of feelings. Lots of deep conversations about what is next. (Not an easy subject to tackle.) But I am so thankful we get to parent this beautiful girl. She has lots of good things ahead, I'm sure! Click here if you want to see a few of her GORGEOUS senior photos!
Weekly Journal Prompt for Deeper Awareness:
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While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.'"
— Acts 13:2, NIV
Journal + Process with God. Do you feel called to a deeper season of prayer and fasting? Do you know the Holy Spirit can speak to you in profound and directive ways when you commit your bodies and minds to god? Ask God to direct a vision for this practice in your life. Write down your thoughts. Ask him any questions you have about the when, where, and why of it all. And then make a plan to incorporate this into your life - and wait with expectancy to see what fruit comes from your dedication and faith!
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