Fasting for spiritual breakthrough : a guide to nine biblical fasts /

Towns, Elmer L.,

Fasting for spiritual breakthrough : a guide to nine biblical fasts / [print] fasting for spiritual breakthrough Elmer L. Towns , foreward by Bill Bright. - Minneapolis, Minnesota : Bethany House a divison of Baker Publishing Group, (c)1996. - 251 pages ; 22 cm

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A SERIOUS CaliforniaLL FOR A DelawareVOUT RETURN TO THE DISCIPLINE OF FASTING -- The Fasts God Chooses: The biblical base, varieties, benefits and background of the kind of fasting that pleases God -- The Disciple's Fast: Fasting for freedom from addiction (see Matt. 17:20,21). If we fast, we can break the besetting sins that limit a life of freedom in Christ -- The Ezra Fast: Fasting to solve problems (see Ezra 8:21-23). If we fast for a specific purpose, we may solve a debilitating problem -- The Samuel Fast: Fasting to win people to Christ (see 1 Sam. 7:1-8). If we fast and pray for revival, God will pour Himself on His people -- The Elijah Fast: Fasting to break crippling fears and others mental problems (see 1 kings 19:2-18). Through fasting, God will show us how to overcome negative emotional and personal habits -- The Widow's Fast: Fasting to provide for the needy (see 1 Kings 17:12). When we sacrifice our own physical needs, God enables us to focus on and provide for the needs of others -- The Saint Paul Fast: Fasting for insight and decision making (see Acts 9:9-19). If we fast to subject our will to God's, He will reveal His will to us -- The Daniel Fast: Fasting for health and physical healing (see Dan. 1:12-20). When we fast for physical well-being, God will touch our bodies and enrich our souls -- The John the Baptist Fast: Fasting for an influential testimony (see Matt. 3:4; Luke 1:15). If we fast for the influence of our testimonies, God will use us -- The Ether Fast: Fasting for protection from the evil one (see Esther 4:16). If we fast for protection and deliverance from Satan, God will deliver us from evil.

Learn how fasting can strengthen your faith and draw you closer to God, helping you to be a true overcomer in Christ. This book gives you the biblical reasons for fasting, and introduces you to nine biblical fasts--each designed for a specific physical and spiritual outcome. https://www.amazon.com/Fasting-Spiritual-Breakthrough-Elmer-Towns/dp/0764215981/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=9780764215988&qid=1571425917&sr=8-1



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