Listening to WMBI Moody radio’s Karl & Crew while I do my exercises has been my twice-weekly practice for many years. I admit to being a physical therapy nerd. I have good reasons to be a fan—PT has changed my health and given me a strong, pain-free body.
A few weeks ago, as I did leg lifts and neck stretches, Karl & Crew interviewed Dr. Ronnie Floyd on the importance of fasting and prayer. I fast once a month, taking time to listen to the Lord in solitude. Many years ago, I had to make a major life decision, and I took one lunch hour a week and instead of eating prayed for direction from the Lord. It took a few months to clearly know God’s leading. So, I am familiar with fasting and prayer, but not as regular practice. Listening to Dr. Floyd, I became convinced that I should do it more often.
The same week, I completed a deep dive study in John chapter 1 and moved on to the next topic on my list: Prayer and fasting from Mark 2, Matthew 9, and Luke 5. I could not believe the timing and sensed the Holy Spirit was guiding me to grow in this area. After all, Jesus says in Matthew 6:16, “And when you fast, don’t make it obvious…” He doesn’t say, “If you fast…” Jesus promises that our Father will see when we fast in private and reward us. What more encouragement do we need?
NOTE: A book recommended on Karl & Crew is The Supernatural Power of Prayer and Fasting by Dr. Ronnie Floyd.
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