New Experience fasting focus:
- EP members' individual and corporate season of New experience. (Isaiah 43:18-19)
- To walk in power with God and have unprecedented favour with men (Genesis 32:28)
- Massive harvest of souls, deliverances, healing and revival during EP’s eNSIGN Conference (Is.11:10)
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Why
should I fast?
- Fasting is a powerful and effective part of the Christian life (Matt. 6:16).
- Jesus taught that we can overcome unbelief through prayer and fasting (Mark 9:29)
- Fasting in the biblical sense is choosing not to partake of food because your spiritual hunger is so deep.
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What
are the spiritual benefits of fasting?
- Help you to humble yourself before the Lord and to discipline the flesh (Ps. 35:10);
- Help to concentrate on praying and studying the Bible and;
- Help to be sensitive to the voice of the Holy Spirit (Acts 10:30; 13:2)
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What
does the Bible say about fasting?
- David described fasting as a way to humble yourself before God (Ps.35:15);
- Daniel fasted in Daniel 9:3.
- Corporate praying: Joel 1:14; 2 Chronicles 20:3—4
- Esther fasted to seek the Lord and the King's favour (Esther 4:16)
- Jesus encouraged discreet and sensible fasting in Matthew 6:16;
- Peter fasted and prayed prior to a significant revelation in Acts 10:30;
- Paul encouraged married people to fast, with their spouse’s understanding: 1 Cor. 7:5
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What
time can i break my fast?
- Either 3PM or 6PM is fine.
- Caffeinated and energy drinks should be avoided if possible. They tend to leave your body craving for more of it.
- Drink a lot of water (sips from slightly warm water is good for you)
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What
should i do while fasting?
- Fasting that is not diligently accompanied by staying away from sin, praying and studying of the Bible is nothing but a hunger strike.
- We advise that you spend quality time praying about what new experience you desire from the Lord during this season and your expectations for the year 2016. (Jeremiah 33:1—3; Isaiah 30:21; Proverbs 16:3)
- Please pray for a mighty move of the Holy Spirit during eNSIGN Conference 2016 (Is. 9:2-4; 11:10,12; Is. 49:24-25; Joel 2:28-29)
- Spend time to find out what the Bible says about the prayer points you are presenting to the Lord so that when you pray, remind the Lord of what HE has said in His word concerning the situation(s) (Psalm 119:49)
- Take time to pray with Tongues (in the Holy Ghost) as frequently and as long as possible (Romans 8:26—27). The Holy Spirit knows your needs more than you do and as you pray with Tongues, HE will intercede with you according to the FATHER's purpose. We recommend minimum of 15 minutes each day.
- Please click here to go to the daily prayer points page: ep-fasting-daily-prayer-points
