Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship With God

by Jentezen Franklin

Overview

NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLER!
From the author of several books, including Believe That You Can, Fear Fighters, and The Spirit of Python

Access the Power of Biblical Fasting and Transform Your Life!

When you fast, your spirit becomes uncluttered by the things of this world and amazingly sensitive to the things of God. Once you've experienced even a glimpse of this and the countless rewards and blessings that follow, it changes your entire perspective. 

Jentezen Franklin give you the keys to experiencing this kind of transformation in Fasting, one of the best and most comprehensive books available on the topic. Discover everything you need to know to unlock the power of biblical fasting, including:

• The types of fasts described in the Bible and how to choose which is right for you
• The connection between fasting and prayer
• The essential components of a successful fast
• What to expect physically, mentally, and spiritually

Experience for yourself the deeper, stronger relationship with God that only comes through prayer and fasting.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781621366195
Publisher:	Charisma Media
Publication date:	01/07/2014
Pages:	240
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.90(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Jentezen Franklin is the senior pastor of Free Chapel, a multicampus church with a global reach. His messages influence generations through modern day technology and digital media, his televised broadcast, Kingdom Connection, and outreaches that put God’s love and compassion into action. Jentezen is also a New York Times bestselling author who speaks at conferences worldwide. He and his wife, Cherise, live in Gainesville, Georgia, and have five children and five grandchildren. Find out more at Jentezenfranklin.org

Table of Contents

Foreword Tommy Tenney xi

Section 1 The Private Discipline That Brings Public Reward

Introduction: What Is the Secret? 3

1 Fasting for Your Breakthrough 9

2 Dethroning King Stomach 19

3 How Much? How Long? How Healthy? 31

4 Every Assignment Has a Birthplace 45

5 Swatting Flies 55

6 God's Coming to Dinner? 69

7 You Shall Be Filled 79

8 Rewarded Openly 87

9 Nothing Shall Be Impossible-It Works! 99

Section 2 Opening a Door to God's Promises

Introduction: Why Is It So Hard? 109

10 He Pleased God 117

11 Garment of Praise 133

12 Fasting, Faith, and Patience 147

13 God's Priorities 157

14 For the Little Ones 175

15 Is Your Blade Sharp Enough? 191

16 Seen but Not Heard 207

17 Go for It 223

Notes 238