Jan 27th 12
Fasting Day 21: Why Does God Reward Fasting?
Why does God respond to fasting? Why does He reward us when we fast? Throughout the pages of the Bible, it is quite evident that He does. Jesus promised he would reward fasting: “When you...
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Jan 26th 12
Fasting Day 20: Keeping It a Part of Your Lifestyle
There is only one more day left of Pursuit 21. Before we conclude the fast and resume normal eating, I’d like to ask you to prayerfully consider how you will keep fasting a part of your lifestyle...
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Jan 25th 12
Fasting Day 19: Faith, Bravery and the God Who Is Able
From Natalie: This is a guest post by Scott Brodie. Although Scott has ALS, he does not let it stop him. He typed this post with his toes! Scott’s faith and perseverance challenge and...
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Jan 24th 12
Fasting Day 18: Fasting for Healing
From Natalie: This is a guest post by Melinda Malloy. In addition to being the owner and photographer at Melinda Malloy Photography, Melinda is an administrative associate here at Shades of Grace (she...
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Jan 23rd 12
Fasting Day 17: Back Into the Arms of Our Beloved
From Natalie: This is a guest post by Linda Johnson. Linda is the founder and teacher of Sister Circle I.N.C. (In the Name of Christ) ministries where she leads a monthly Bible study. You can read her...
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Jan 22nd 12
Fasting Day 16: Fasting Is… (Pt. 3)
Fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons believers can utilize. Below is a list of twenty-five quick definitions for fasting. Fasting is…
1. Fasting is telling God:
I want You...
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Jan 21st 12
Fasting Day 15: Fasting Is Waiting (Fasting Is, Part 2)
Fasting is waiting — waiting on God.
When King Jehoshaphat proclaimed a fast for all Judah, he prayed “We do not know what to do, but our eyes are upon you” (2 Chron. 20:12).
In a similar way,...
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Jan 20th 12
Fasting Day 14: Fasting Is Saying, “Give Me Jesus” (Fasting Is, Pt. 1)
Fasting is in essence saying, “Just give me Jesus!”
Fasting is body language expressing our heart hunger for God — how serious we are about wanting Him in our life.
Below are a few...
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Jan 19th 12
Fasting Day 13: Fasting, Justification and Sanctification
As I said in a previous post, we do not fast to rid of sin or obtain merit with God. Jesus Christ was the ultimate and perfect sacrifice for sin. John the Baptist acknowledged this when he saw Jesus...
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January 8 - 28, 2012
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
