Our church is emphasizing fasting and prayer as we draw closer to Easter morning. We are inviting people to fast on March 21 and 28. The purpose is to experience brokenness of our souls, quickening of our spirits, and a greater dependence on God.
Download the complete prayer and fasting booklet that we put out explaining all the details.
The purpose of fasting is to loosen to some degree the ties which bind us to the world of material things and our surroundings as a whole, in order that we may concentrate all our spiritual powers upon the unseen and eternal things. Ole Hallesby
In my own experience with fasting, I have been surprised by how much my stomach and appetites dictate my attention and agenda. Fasting has served as a reminder that my life and destiny are greater than my physical body and physical world. And as I grow older this is better and better news!
If you fast, I encourage you to read the account in Matthew 4 of Jesus fasting for 40 days prior to the launch of His earthly ministry. During this time, Satan came to tempt Him. Jesus famous words flowed, “It is written, Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.” May we all increasingly learn this important and eternal lesson.
Brian Boone 
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