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Hidden Forces in Fasting

DAY 4 OF 5


Breaking Through Spiritual Strongholds

We all want breakthroughs. In life, in sports, in habits, at school, work or home. We all reach places where we need help to make progress. The same is true in our walk with God. We get stuck or encounter roadblocks and do not know what to do. For many, a journey into fasting provides help to make a breakthrough happen. John Eldridge talks about the connection between spiritual forces and our faith-journey.
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We cannot prevent the spiritual battle from coming to us. Satan will often step up the intensity of attacks as we seek a stronger walk with Jesus - especially when in a fast. But have you noticed that adversity is the very thing that makes us strong? Salmon are resilient fish because they must fight the upstream current to lay their eggs. Fasting can provide an edge to help you breakthrough and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. It can help you see how much Jesus wants you to experience the abundant life He offers.

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  • Where have you recently seen some of the spiritual forces of darkness trying to invade your life?
  • What about the positive, unseen force of God's Spirit. Where has it been at work?

Breaking Through Spiritual Strongholds

When we face difficulties in our walk with God, fasting can provide help to make a spiritual breakthrough.

We all want breakthroughs. In life, in sports, in habits, at school, work or home. We all reach places where we need help to make progress. The same is true in our walk with God. We get stuck or encounter roadblocks and do not know what to do. For many, a journey into fasting provides help to make a breakthrough happen. John Eldridge talks about the connection between spiritual forces and our faith-journey.

We cannot prevent the spiritual battle from coming to us. Satan will often step up the intensity of attacks as we seek a stronger walk with Jesus - especially when in a fast. But have you noticed that adversity is the very thing that makes us strong? Salmon are resilient fish because they must fight the upstream current to lay their eggs. Fasting can provide an edge to help you breakthrough and develop a deeper relationship with Jesus. It can help you see how much Jesus wants you to experience the abundant life He offers.

Apply

  • Where have you recently seen some of the spiritual forces of darkness trying to invade your life?
  • What about the positive, unseen force of God's Spirit. Where has it been at work?
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About this Plan

Hidden Forces in Fasting

A fasting experience will be different for each person who does one. No two fasts will be alike. Fasting with prayer should draw you closer to God. Your relationship with Him will deepen. As with many spiritual disciplines, you may encounter hidden forces that oppose you. This five-day plan will show you how others have encountered and dealt with these forces. Each plan day includes a short audio message.

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We would like to thank Making Your Life Count (CRU) for providing this plan. For more information, please visit: https://mailchi.mp/mylc/fasting