Centre Church

Why Fast?

• Fasting and Prayer can restore the loss of the “first love” for your Lord and result in a more intimate relationship with Christ.
• Fasting is a biblical way to truly humble self in the sight of God (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21). King David said, “I humble myself through fasting.”
• Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a transformed life. The Holy Spirit will quicken the Word of God in your heart and His truth will become more meaningful to you!
• Fasting can transform your prayer life into a richer and more personal experience.
• Fasting can result in a dynamic personal revival in your own life and make you a channel of revival to others.
• Fasting and Prayer are the only disciplines that fulfill the requirements of II Chronicles 7:14.

How Should I Fast?

• Consider any personal restrictions such as pregnancy, food allergies, age of family members, work and travel, etc.
• Take possible fasting formats to God in prayer.
• Choose a fast and set its parameters… type, frequency, restrictions, etc.
• Check out following websites for helpful recipes and fasting tips:

http://www.ccci.org/training-and-growth/devotional-life/personal-guide-to-fasting/index.htm
http://newlife.com/a-partial-fast/
http://daniel-fast.com/recipes.html
http://danielfast.wordpress.com/daniel-fast-food-list/