Shortly after receiving Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior, this Pastor was introduced to the power, principles and purpose of FASTING. Immediately, through prayer and seeking our Lord, it was revealed the great benefits from FASTING. However, during the first week of a total FAST (just water) several lifelong lessons were revealed. Through the last four decades, it has been a great privilege to experience many BREAKTHROUGHS all because of the Power of PRAYER and FASTING. Here are a few helpful hints.

1. Spend the time in prayer when FASTING by drawing near to the God of the Bible….He makes it well worth our minor sacrifices.
2. When your facing some spiritual battles that cannot be overcome any other way, purpose in your heart to cry out to God through FASTING; He will respond in His timing.
3. Understand that FASTING is not a manipulating game; i.e. “If I do this Lord, then I expect you to do this”. Instead, one of the main purposes for FASTING is to enjoy FELLOWSHIP and INTIMACY with Jesus.
4. Also be ready to see how much of the flesh is in control of your life when depriving the cravings of our flesh, and yet get ready for Spiritual Growth to take place.
5. Get ready to see spiritual truth in a different light.
6. People and motives will become clearer as we FAST with the right motives.
7. Expect to be broken as the flesh is weak but the spirit willing.
8. Others will not understand.
9. Please do not FAST as a diet, unless that is what you are doing – dieting.
10. Do not over gorge on food when breaking your FAST, but slowly allow your stomach to get adjusted.
11. Stay focused on what the Holy Spirit is doing in your life.
12. Be careful not to be boastful when FASTING. Sometimes because of PRIDE we feel superior because we are FASTING.
13. Be led by the Spirit to the length of the FAST (probably not a good idea at THANKSGIVING!)
14. Don’t rob God of glory, but be sure to give Him the Glory!