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In the Bible, fasting always led to one thing: people heard God, saw God move, and experienced real breakthrough . Everytime you fast, something changes — sometimes in the unseen.  Now, here is the most beautiful part of the entire series of Fasting — The Rewards in Fasting. Let's take a look at the benefits/rewards we get when we truly practice the Fasting that pleases God and understand how does the fasting helps us personally & spiritually:  Fasting brings clarity for decisions . (Acts 13:2–3)  Fasting saves us every Harm & Danger . (Esther 4:16) Fasting opens spiritual insight . (Daniel 10:2–3) Fasting helps to defeat Satan. (Matthew 4:2) Fasting helps to overcome temptations.(Matthew 4:2) Fasting strengthens us Spiritually .(Matthew 4:2) Fasting Restores our relationship with God. (Psalm 35:13) Fasting brings supernatural help .(2 Chronicles 20:3) Fasting releases God's covering for safe journey. (Ezra 8:21–23) Fasting helps us to repent and gain me...

Fasting is  not about skipping meals for certain duration while watching TV, spending time in social media or engaging in some secular activities etc. ,. But It is about surrendering ourselves completely to the Lord  —  Repenting for the sins and Spending time with the Lord in Prayer, Worship and meditating the Holy Word.  Now that we understand what fasting is and why it is important, let us look at the different ways of fasting in the Bible , along with the powerful results that followed.  Different Ways of Fasting in the Bible

Many of us fasted and prayed but felt like nothing is changing ? We might be crying out to God, doing everything right, yet nothing seems to change. No results. No breakthrough. Just questions. Then we are not doing it in the right way which God wants. We see many people in the Bible who fasted in various ways and got the desired, great and unsearchable answers from God.  Esther fasted for 3 days without food and water to save her people and for deliverance of the Jews (Esther 4:16), As a result, God saved the entire nation. Daniel did partial fast for 21 days seeking understanding from God (Daniel 9:3; 10:2–3), As a result, received visions and angelic messages.  Paul (the Apostle) Fasted 3 days & many more times for repentance and spiritual discipline (Acts 9:9; 2 Corinthians 11:27) As a result,  Became a powerful apostle.  Cornelius Fasted for 4 days for Seeking God (Acts 10:30) as a result, stood as the  First Gentile  —  who r ...

  (Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is —His good, pleasing and perfect will. - Romans 12:2) Prayer is crucial part of spiritual life but also meditating His word. Many times during this lent days many of us focus to fast for 40 days but we miss to reflect His word. This lent season let's focus on meditating on His word with this study plan :  Day Theme Scripture Reading Reflection Question 1 Repentance and Return Joel 2:12-13 What areas of your life need repentance and renewal? 2 Humility and Sacrifice Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 How can you practice humility and sacrifice during Lent? 3 Trust in God Psalm 25:1-10 In what ways can you deepen your trust in God’s guidance? 4 ...