Bill Bright's Guide to Fasting and Prayer

[Wigglesworth]

This is a good introduction to Christian fasting, why to do it, how to do it, and how to end a fast.

Your Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer

Fasting is part of the Christian way of life. The discipline takes many different forms, and there is a great deal more information out there about it.

Peace be with you.

 

[StacieA]

Thank you Wigglesworth!!

 

[Inan3]

Will check it out!

 

[seabe]

Thank you so much for that link, servnt of the Lord. I hope that you don't call yourself smith wigglesworth.
But just wigglesworth.

 

[AnyaMa]

Thank you, this is helpful! Sometimes the hardest part is keeping it secret

 

[BabyxLouxTattoo]

thank you so much for the link, ive been looking for more helpful info on fasting

 

[GeorgeWW]

Thanks for the pointer.
I have been looking for Bill Bright's info.

 

[momma C]

Very informative and helpful - I feel compelled to move forwards in my faith and deepen my relationship with God - thanks to all who've been praying that I will be obedient to His will, it is obviously working!
I have been wanting to fast but have been uncertain - now i think i can enter my first 3 day fast with knowledge to do so successfully and with the right intent.
Thanks for posting this!

 

[lamp119]

I can also recommend fasting guidebook combined with the Word and reflections from JCFANS.org. It is 40 days. We started on Jan 1 - gradually working towards 7 day fast in Feb.

 

[nikkipompom]

i will add this one to my lib. i am reading quite a few right now

 

[larz509]

I had never fasted before but with our pastor being very ill I did fast for most of one day. That was quite a long time for me to go without food. I want to try this again, though.

 

[Corporate Gifts]

I have fasted and prayed to God on several occasions asking for things for myself and my family. I read somewhere that God only answers our prayers if what we ask for is according to his will. To me that means that many of my prayers will go unanswered. But the things I have prayed for are very important to me and I don't want to lose hope. What are your thoughts on the power of fasting and prayer?

 

[Wigglesworth]

. . . I read somewhere that God only answers our prayers if what we ask for is according to his will. To me that means that many of my prayers will go unanswered. But the things I have prayed for are very important to me and I don't want to lose hope. What are your thoughts on the power of fasting and prayer?

One of the benefits of fasting is to become more open to receive the grace to know God's will. In fasting, we can place the relationship with God as a priority over the serving of self. Pray that you will receive the grace to know His will. Then, with that grace, you can pray according to His will.

 

[papaJP]

Why did you take the identity of one of the most famous spirit filled healers of all modern Christianity?
I have his life work and It gives a good picture of his growth in spirituality.

 

[jonpw]

Is there a maximum time we should fast? Will read Bill's advice. Wondering how to manage fasting while working and looking after a family!

 

[jonpw]

I now know much more about fasting. Did not know that some people did absolute fasting. I like the idea of the juice fasting for the longer ones.

 

[christiananna]

Thanks for this. I am new to fasting but think will fast for Ash Wednesday. I assume that if fasting it is still ok to take holy communion? Can anyone confirm that?

 

[chasinghope]

Thank you for this- the website is really helpful. It's hard to find good information about fasting and I'm thankful to have come across this post.
It's interesting because I'm reading a book right now called "Dreaming with God" and I read a part today that mentioned Bill Bright. Kind of neat that this post was right at the top of the fasting section.
Thanks again...

 

[thisisjacked]

Thank you for posting the link - I'm on day 10 of a 40 and I kinda feel like I'm missing the point in some areas. So, much appreciated.

 

[chapdaddy]

This is a good introduction to Christian fasting, why to do it, how to do it, and how to end a fast.


Fasting is part of the Christian way of life. The discipline takes many different forms, and there is a great deal more information out there about it.

Peace be with you.

The first page of the article says fasting is one of the most neglected spiritual admonitions. That's just not true. It's part of the liturgical cycle of the church and we are admonished to fast at the very minimum twice a week.