The Purpose of Spiritual Fasting While many people fast to lose - TopicsExpress



          

The Purpose of Spiritual Fasting While many people fast to lose weight, dieting is not the purpose of a spiritual fast. Instead, fasting provides unique spiritual benefits in the life of the believer. Fasting requires self-control and discipline as one denies the natural desires of the flesh. During spiritual fasting, the believers focus is removed from the physical things of this world and intensely concentrated on God. Put differently, fasting directs our hunger toward God. It clears the mind and body of earthly attentions and draws us close to God. So, as we gain spiritual clarity of thought while fasting, it allows us to hear God more clearly. Fasting also demonstrates a profound need for Gods help and guidance through complete dependence upon him.
Posted on: Tue, 05 Nov 2013 12:30:29 +0000

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