⭐ Fasting: Mastering The Flesh To Strengthen The Spirit ⭐
⭐ What Fasting Is ⭐
- Voluntarily Denying The Body
- Choosing Spiritual Hunger Over Physical Appetite
- Shifting Focus From Flesh To GOD
KJV: “I chastened my soul with fasting.” — Psalm 35:13
⭐ Why GOD Calls Us To Fast ⭐
- To Humble Ourselves Before GOD
- To Seek GOD More Clearly
- To Break Fleshly Control
KJV: “When ye fast… thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.” — Matthew 6:16–18
⭐ The Battle: Flesh Vs. Spirit ⭐
- The Body Craves Comfort
- The Spirit Craves GOD
- Fasting Exposes Who Is In Control
KJV: “The flesh lusteth against the Spirit.” — Galatians 5:17
⭐ Benefits Of Fasting ⭐
- Increased Spiritual Sensitivity
- Stronger Self-Control
- Clearer Discernment
- Deeper Dependence On GOD
KJV: “Man shall not live by bread alone.” — Matthew 4:4
⭐ Fasting Breaks Strongholds ⭐
- Weakens Sinful Desires
- Sharpens Prayer
- Invites Deliverance
KJV: “This kind goeth not out but by prayer and fasting.” — Matthew 17:21 (KJV)
⭐ GOD’s Desire In Fasting ⭐
- A Humble Heart
- Genuine Repentance
- Alignment With GOD’s Will
KJV: “Rend your heart, and not your garments.” — Joel 2:13
⭐ Living Beyond The Flesh ⭐
- Discipline Leads To Freedom
- Obedience Strengthens The Spirit
- Flesh Loses Control When Denied
KJV: “I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection.” — 1 Corinthians 9:27
⭐ Final Truth ⭐
- If You’re Not Spending Time With God During Fasting, You’re Just Not Eating For That Day.
- Biblical Fasting Weakens The Flesh To Draw Close To God
- Fasting Strengthens Your Spirit
- Prayer Gets God’s Attention But Fasting Unlocks The Doors