Fasting is a way for us to gain mastery over the flesh. I have never fasted for the purpose of prayer, but I have denied myself a snack that I was craving even though I wasn't actually hungry. I felt empowered when the craving disappeared without having bodily satisfied it. In this small way I gained mastery over my flesh. I can see where this could be very useful when praying for something I need to overcome.
2015 - "Three Little Words" by Terry Ferguson
The Fruit of the Spirit
by Murray Bodo
2017 - Thanks-Living
Friday, February 20, 2015
Fast and Pray
Fasting is a way for us to gain mastery over the flesh. I have never fasted for the purpose of prayer, but I have denied myself a snack that I was craving even though I wasn't actually hungry. I felt empowered when the craving disappeared without having bodily satisfied it. In this small way I gained mastery over my flesh. I can see where this could be very useful when praying for something I need to overcome.