The Power of Prayer and Fasting
21 Days That Can Change Your Life
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4.1 • 14 Ratings
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- $9.99
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- $9.99
Publisher Description
Television host, widely traveled speaker, and communicator Marilyn Hickey reveals the surprising power and rich benefits of fasting in her 21-day program.
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Fasting, argues Hickey, is an integral Christian discipline that has been neglected in our time particularly in the Protestant tradition. An evangelist with her own television show and magazine, Hickey hews close to the Bible and writes for a broad Christian audience. She communicates in a simple, direct style that respects the reader's intelligence, using a balanced blend of biblical narratives, personal insights and practical how-to advice (including a recipe for "cleansing soup" and suggestions on how best to break a fast). The 21-day program referred to in the subtitle actually only occupies one chapter it's a testimonial to the success that her church in Colorado had with this three-week time of focused renewal. The bulk of the text explores the meaning and purpose of fasting and prayer (fasting is a physical discipline, while praying is a spiritual discipline) and then turns to a series of 12 reasons to fast and pray (i.e., to overcome evil, attain wholeness or effect revival) complete with tips for preparing and conducting a successful fast in each of these areas. Hickey's suggestions are concrete, but she urges individuals to fast only as they are led by the Spirit. It is an accessible and timely devotional for a materialistic and food-obsessed culture.
Customer Reviews
Blessing
This book has been true blessing to me for so many different reasons. 1. Helped to understand why to fast and pray 2. Helped me to building a closer relationship with God 3. Helped me to realize that I must live my life according to God will and God will direct and guide my path 4. Purpose of Fasting and praying (helped me get closer to God along with reading the bible to seek God for direction, guidance, and answers.)
I have gone to church most of life, however, I needed to better understand the purpose of fasting and praying. Well this book has done that! After reading the book, while fasting and praying I have had a number of breakthroughs. I feel that God is giving me a fresh start, new beginning and new life to live according to God's will. I would recommend that everyone should read this book when preparing or during a fast it will help you in so many ways.
I am so grateful and thankful to God for leading me to fast and pray. I feel that God is with me leading me to a new life filled with happiness, love, prosperity, abundance, peace, and much success. As I am writing this review I am on day 15 of my fast. I am excited about day 21 along with my new life, new beginning and fresh start that God has blessed me to have according to his will and the plan God has for my life. God I am ready for my new life with you. Thank you God for allowing me this time to get closer to you and this has been a wonderful experience for me.
During my fast I was lead to set a goal to read the entire bible in one year. I purchased the Daily Bible because it has the bible broken into section to help you read the bible in one year. I started this goal during the 10th day of my fast.
Fasting and Praying has been such as amazing experience for me that I feel I need to do it more. I pray that other people that are lead to fast and pray have an awesome experience and breakthroughs as well.
May God Bless everyone that reads this review in Jesus Name AMEN!!!!