awaken | Introduction to 21 days of prayer
Introduction to AWAKEN Like prayer and Bible reading, fasting is one of the spiritual disciplines of followers of Jesus. The next few paragraphs or to help you get your mind around fasting and help you get started in this powerful Christian. BTW: God is about to do something awesome in your life on this 21 day journey. What is FASTING ? Biblical fasting is, very simply, denying yourself food for the sake of seeking and honoring God. Pastor Stovall Weems says that, "Prayer is connecting with God; fasting is disconnecting ourselves from the world." That's a great way to describe the feeling. You can fast from other things that keep you connected to the world, too. Things like TV, video games, social media, and more. Why should I FAST ? Over time, it's very easy for our souls to get "gunked up". Fasting is a way to give our bodies and souls a deep cleaning. When we do, we find that not only do we feel better, but as we draw closer to God, we are more in tun