We begin each New Year at Free Chapel with a 21-day corporate fast. Everyone participates in some measure. Some may fast one day, others three days, some a week, some even the full 21 days. As a body, when we all fast together over that 21-day period, God is honored, and He rewards that sacrifice …
I love the statement Jesus made in John 10:27: “My sheep hear My voice.” That is how He created us. He speaks to us, and we are able to hear Him speaking. Do you want to hear the voice of the Creator? Do you want to know Jesus more deeply? Do you want to know …
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God’s Word is full of marvelous testimonies of those who succeeded in fasting. It was during a 40-day fast that Moses received the Ten Commandments (Ex. 34:27–28). When Haman ordered the annihilation and plunder of all Jews, Esther called for all the Jews of her city to join her on a three-day fast from all …
By now you are beginning to realize how crucial the practice of fasting is in the life of every believer. But as a part of that threefold cord of normal Christian duties, why is it so often overlooked? I believe the primary reason is one that has plagued mankind since the dawn of creation. You …
What is fasting? Since there are so many misconceptions about it, I first want to clarify what fasting—biblical fasting—is not. Fasting is not merely going without food for a period of time. That is dieting—maybe even starving— but fasting it is not. Nor is fasting something done only by fanatics. I really want to drive …
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The question usually comes from someone with a genuine desire for deeper intimacy with the Lord and knowledge of God’s perfect will. For me, fasting has been the secret to obtaining open doors, miraculous provision, favor and the tender touch of God upon my life. I was on a three-day fast when God called me …
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Today, I am thrilled to see millions of Christians worldwide placing such a great emphasis on prayer and fasting. Looking back over our ministry and seeing all God has done as we continue to seek Him every year in an annual 21-day fast only deepens my resolve to challenge even more believers to use the …
Maybe your prayer life is not what it used to be, and you just cannot find that place with God that is full of life, joy, peace and purpose. You feel as if something has crept in, slowly but surely, and stolen your zeal for praising and worshipping God, to the point that there just …
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Fasting isn’t meant to be just a New Year’s thing but a lifestyle that releases God’s power and blessings What is the secret to deeper intimacy with the Lord? How can I know God’s perfect will? How can I release the anointing, favor and blessing of God in my life? For me, fasting has been …
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I heard of a guy who couldn’t speak
English. He was terrified of trying because he did not want to fail. So he found
an English teacher and asked him to teach him how to order a meal in a
restaurant in perfect English. The teacher taught him how to say four words:
hamburger, french fries, Coke.
Every day after that, the man went
to order his hamburger, french fries and Coke. Soon he grew tired of eating the
same things every day. So he asked the English teacher to teach him how to order
something else to eat. The teacher taught him to say eggs, toast and
juice.
