| SEVEN BASIC STEPS TO FASTING AND PRAYER |
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| Thursday, 31 January 2008 12:20 | |
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by Bill Bright www.billbright.com/7steps
How to Begin Your Fast How you begin and conduct your fast will largely determine your success. By following these seven basic steps to fasting, you will make your time with the Lord more meaningful and spiritually rewarding. STEP 1: Set Your Objective STEP 2: Make Your Commitment STEP 3: Prepare Yourself Spiritually STEP 4: Prepare Yourself Physically While You Fast STEP 5: Put Yourself on a Schedule For maximum spiritual benefit, set aside ample time to be alone with the Lord. Listen for His leading. The more time you spend with Him, the more meaningful your fast will be. Suggested daily schedule and detailed tips on fasting Breaking Your Fast STEP 6: End Your Fast Gradually When your designated time for fasting is finished, you will begin to eat again. But how you break your fast is extremely important for your physical and spiritual well-being. A Final Word STEP 7: Expect Results If you sincerely humble yourself before the Lord, repent, pray, and seek God's face; if you consistently meditate on His Word, you will experience a heightened awareness of His presence (John 14:21 How to Experience and Maintain Personal Revival Six Vital Questions About Prayer
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 17 February 2009 11:48 |