Harnessing the blessedness of fasting and praying.
1.We run by principles but we fly by instructions. 2 Tim. 3:17
2. Fasting is commanded for specific benefits. Isaiah 58:7-12
3. Fulfillment of prophecy is one of the benefits of fasting and praying, we must not sell our birth right like Esua. Gen. 28
4. Fasting facilitate the answer to prayer. Matt. 17:19.
Profitable Approach to P and F.
1. We must confess our sins. 1 John 1:19, Isaiah 59:2
2. Refuse to be offended in God and in man. Isiah 58:9, Matt 11:15, Acts 24:16. Taking offence in man blocks the God in you.
3. Define your goals and objectives for fasting and prayer. Matt. 6.
4. Prepare to engage your heart in seeking the Lord. Prov. 16:1, Jeremiah 30:21. Jeremiah 29:13, 2chronicle 27:6.
*Joshua 1:8**Amos 6:1**Eccl. 11:7*
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