21 Day fast

Today we are on the fifth day of our fast leading us to Easter. I want to take a minute and explain a little bit about fasting.

What is fasting?
- Abstaining from something, usually food for spiritual purposes.

What does the Bible say about fasting?
-There are so many examples in the Bible that deal with fasting. Moses fasted, David fasted, Ester, Daniel, Paul and the early church all fasted. Jesus placed fasting on the same level as financial giving and prayer. Paul even tells the church that there should be a time to prayer and fasting.

What is the purpose of fasting?
-The purpose of fasting is to focus on God and center our attention on Him. Fasting can increase our effectiveness of prayer, bring guidance to our lives in our decisions, it can help our physical well-being, and bring deliverance in certain situations.

What are the different types of fasts?
- Absolute fast: No food or water
- Normal fast: Only water but no food.
- Partial fast: This is often referred to as the Daniel Fast
- Lenten fast: giving up something specific for the duration of Lent
- Fasting from things: media, telephone, habits, etc.

Whatever type of fast you chose to do, I encourage you to do something. Let's believe God for a great outpouring in our church services and also for many to saved this Easter.