Committing to a fast can be difficult to accomplish. That is why you need the Holy Spirit's help every step of the way. It is actually He who reminds me of these practices or commitments every year. The Benefits of Fasting Apart from having more quality time to be with God and to be aware … Continue reading The Christian Life: The Benefits of Facebook and Social Media Fasting
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The Christian Life: How To Do Facebook Fasting
Facebook is highly addictive and distracting. It accounts for a large percentage of unproductive behavior found in the workplace. In addition, it is also a distraction to many Christians and becomes an idol in their lives; stealing time, which ought to be spent with God. Limiting Facebook and Social Media Due to the addictive nature … Continue reading The Christian Life: How To Do Facebook Fasting
The Christian Life: Fasting and Drinking Water
One of the main practices that I adopted while on my 40 day fasting, was drinking lots of water. Lots and lots and lots of water. Well, it was necessary because we were experiencing a rather hot summer, in drought conditions. Fortunately, my fridge was stocked with exactly that and only that. Drinking Water is … Continue reading The Christian Life: Fasting and Drinking Water
The Christian Life: Examples of Fasting in the Bible
The bible is rife with examples of men and women who sought God's counsel and used one of the powerful tools of spiritual warfare, that of fasting. Moses Fasted Before Receiving the Commandments – Deuteronomy 9:9-18 Moses fasted for 40 days when he went up to the mountain to receive the commandments. When he came … Continue reading The Christian Life: Examples of Fasting in the Bible
The Christian Life: Testimony: 40 Days Fasting – Week 1
40 Days Fasting: Week 1 The Lord is doing a new thing; well new for me anyway. Let me establish this, no matter what anybody thinks, God is not a little, old, miserable man in heaven. He is not sitting, waiting for you to mess up and He is definitely not rigid in all things. … Continue reading The Christian Life: Testimony: 40 Days Fasting – Week 1
The Christian Life: 10 Tips for Healthy Fasting
Many people think about fasting in January for a variety of reasons. Perhaps you need to renew your body and soul. Did you gain weight during the holiday season? Maybe you're feeling sluggish or toxic and need to cleanse your body in short order. Or maybe you want to fast for spiritual reasons, such as … Continue reading The Christian Life: 10 Tips for Healthy Fasting
The Christian Life: The Benefits of Fasting Like Jesus
Jesus Fasted before He commenced His ministry - Matthew 4:1-2 Before the devil approached Jesus, Jesus, fasted for 40 days in the desert. After which he began His ministry here on earth. From the examples above, you will note that these were renowned men and women of God. They were people who served Jehovah fiercely. … Continue reading The Christian Life: The Benefits of Fasting Like Jesus
The Christian Life: Day 100 Spiritual Exhaustion & Why Fasting is Necessary
God has a way of making a thing known to His servants. How he chooses to, will definitely vary. My bones and muscles were devoid of purposeful energy today. I feel a slight presence of exhaustion permeating from every limb even to the night hour. Before my eyes opened, to see the new dawn, this morn, … Continue reading The Christian Life: Day 100 Spiritual Exhaustion & Why Fasting is Necessary
Christian Testimony 2015: 40 Days Fasting – Week 6
By: Denise N. Fyffe Copyright © 2015, Denise N. Fyffe Matthew 17:20-22 - And Jesus said unto them, Because of your unbelief: for verily I say unto you, If ye have faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye shall say unto this mountain, Remove hence to yonder place; and it shall remove; and nothing shall … Continue reading Christian Testimony 2015: 40 Days Fasting – Week 6
Christian Testimony 2015: 40 Days Fasting – Week 4
By: Denise N. Fyffe Copyright © 2015, Denise N. Fyffe I am at the point in my fast, where this challenge is proving to be just that, a challenge. Its been many days and nights since I started my journey and Lord knows I have not done so perfectly. There has been some wilfulness, some weakness … Continue reading Christian Testimony 2015: 40 Days Fasting – Week 4
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