20 Best Books On Fasting And Prayer (2023 Update)

Television host, widely traveled speaker, and communicator marilyn hickey reveals the surprising power and rich benefits of fasting in her 21-day program.

2016 reprint of 1947 edition. full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. in 1946, hall published a brief book entitled atomic power with god through prayer and fasting. the book, which provided detailed information on the methods and benefits of fasting, was an immediate success and brought hall considerable fame. according to hall, all of the major evangelists began following his fasting regime and miracles erupted everywhere. many observers of the early revival years agreed, as one said, every one of these men down through the years followed franklin hall's method of fasting. he followed this up with the fasting prayer in 1947. contents include: fasting makes world history: fasting on azusa street; adam's fast broken — the fasting prayer; give your stomach a vacation; conquer the flesh or the flesh conquers you — the refining fire of perfection: down with the flesh; six fast 21 days and 600 converted; the human storage battery; fasting prevents divisions — the food drunkards: the alcohol factory; tobacco, alcohol and dope cure — daniel's diet and fasts: the soap plant; a call for fasting for national repentance — the plain simple teachings of christ: fasting sense; a thousand converted — fasting becomes faith: receiving spiritual gifts: the substance of god; the refinery — taking a forty day fast: why 40 days? ; the big fight — some fasting problems: automatic blood transfusion; testimony from england — breaking the fast — the travailing prayer: do you control food or does food control you? ; fasting lives on the very poisons that one wishes to abolish — divine healing for fasting and prayer: sugar coated pills with the sugar removed.

What does it take to be a courageous & fearless believer? the most frequent command in the bible is "fear not." fear was first introduced to man at the fall when adam and eve ate the fruit and consumed the lie of the enemy. the bible says that god has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love and of a sound mind. (2 timothy 1:7) in this book, the reader will discover how spiritual fasting can help believers to overcome fear, worry, depression and other strongholds in a person's life. throughout this book, jennifer passionately shares some of her personal testimonies and her journey in learning to stay strong, confident and grounded through trials and tribulations. she is not exempt to the kind of fear that consumes a person to the point of feeling all hope is lost. jennifer has since learned how to fight back and destroy fear as she learned about her authority in jesus christ.

"are you willing to give up your steak and potatoes to gain spiritual riches? sometimes it's hard to make the concentrated effort of prayer. when the need is urgent, god has prescribed an urgent method. tony evans asks, "how badly do you want an answer? how much do you want deliverance from that destructive habit? how badly do you want to save your marriage? do you want it enough to give up food, or some other gratification? then come before god with prayer and praise in fasting." fasting is a way you can make a special link with him when you need a spiritual breakthrough. "fasting is not just an aside to the christian life, but essential to the life that pleases god." tony evans is senior pastor of oak cliff bible fellowship church in dallas, and president of the urban alternative, a ministry devoted to promoting a clear understanding and relevant application of scripture in order to bring about change in urban communities through the church. he is author of many books, including the battle is the lord's, our god is awesome, returning to your first love, the promise, who is this king of glory?, what matters most, and the best is yet to come.

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Sometimes the only way to see breakthrough is through the power of fasting. this book will instruct you on the importance of fasting and encourage you to expect the miraculous as you fast. do you believe miracles still exist today? do you believe you can actually experience a miracle? the bible says some things only happen by prayer and fasting. fasting for miracles will take readers step-by-step through the power and discipline of fasting and teach them how to exercise their faith to see uncounted miracles. as they walk through this twenty-one-day journey, readers will gain a biblical understanding of the power of fasting and be stirred to raise their level of expectation and believe god to do the miraculous in their lives. fasting can bring breakthrough that leads to miracles. this book will challenge believers to believe god for more and lead them to experience a deeper encounter with the holy spirit. features and benefits: author will release fifteen-minute videos on each of the twenty-one days, offering fasting tips and encouragement.

Jordan shares her 21 day journey of seeking the lord. god instructed her to proclaim a corporate fast through the social media platform periscope. tiffany came on periscope and prayed for thousands of people daily and signs, wonders and miracles followed.through unified prayer & consecration, there was power, authority, and revelation released that caused breakthrough to come forth! there are amazing testimonials in the book that will encourage, empower and build your faith as you are waiting in god for his promises to manifest in your life.

2016 reprint of 1950 edition. full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. along with many others of the depression era franlin hall grew up in rural poverty and was deeply religious. initially he was with the methodist church but their stance against healing forced him elsewhere. during the depression and world war ii he travelled as an independent evangelist. in 1946, he published a brief book entitled "atomic power with god through prayer and fasting." the book, which provided detailed information on the methods and benefits of fasting, was an immediate success and brought hall considerable fame. according to hall, all of the major evangelists began following his fasting regime and miracles erupted everywhere. many observers of the early revival years agreed, as one said, "every one of these men down through the years followed franklin hall's method of fasting."

2016 reprint of 1950 edition. full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. along with many others of the depression era franlin hall grew up in rural poverty and was deeply religious. initially he was with the methodist church but their stance against healing forced him elsewhere. during the depression and world war ii he travelled as an independent evangelist. in 1946, he published a brief book entitled "atomic power with god through prayer and fasting." the book, which provided detailed information on the methods and benefits of fasting, was an immediate success and brought hall considerable fame. according to hall, all of the major evangelists began following his fasting regime and miracles erupted everywhere. many observers of the early revival years agreed, as one said, "every one of these men down through the years followed franklin hall's method of fasting."

Get ready for a spiritual explosion! experience the release of spiritual power through the age-old wonders of fasting and prayer! when it comes to fasting and prayer, author steven brooks has lived his message. in this book, he shares the ups and downs of his experiences with fasting–and the explosive power the holy spirit has released in his ministry as a result. visions, healings, and miracles have been released to steven brooks through the simple commitment to fast and pray, and these supernatural manifestations are for you, as well! tremendous power is released to the believer who is hungry to go deeper with god. even if you have not experienced success with fasting before, this book will inspire faith in your spirit to believe for god's extra measure of grace to fast. join steven brooks, along with many biblical and modern-day saints, in experiencing for yourself the infusion of power that fasting and prayer will bring to your christian walk! in steven's own words: "embrace what the word of god teaches concerning fasting combined with fervent prayer, be a hearer and a doer of the word of god, and the power of god will flow through you to see even the most impossible prayers answered and countless other needs and desires met!" open this book to let the change begin!

Heartwarming and encouraging accounts of god's blessing through the discipline of fasting and prayer.

Heartwarming and encouraging accounts of god's blessing through the discipline of fasting and prayer.

A practical way to use your time wisely for greater results in prayer bestselling author stormie omartian provides you with simple but effective areas of prayer focus intended to ignite your prayer life. each can take only a minute, or it can be the subject of a longer, more in-depth time of communication with god. your life, and the people and situations around you, need as much prayer as you can give. in keys to powerful prayer, stormie will help you pray more effectively. she answers the question “how can i maximize the time i have in prayer in order to see greater results?” start small and let these powerful insights on prayer have a life-changing impact on all of your prayer times.

Acclaimed, award-winning essayist and novelist brian doyle—whose writing, in the words of mary oliver, is “a gift to us all”—presents one hundred new prayers that evoke his deep catholic belief in the mystery and miracle of the ordinary (and the whimsical) in human life.in brian doyle's newest work, his readers will find a series of prayers unlike any of the beautiful, formal, orthodox prayers of the catholic tradition or the warm, extemporized prayers heard from pulpits and dinner tables. doyle's often-dazzling, always-poignant prayers include eye-opening hymns to shoes and faith and family. by focusing on experiences that may seem the most unprayerful (one prayer is titled “prayer of abject love for the dishwasher, to whom i wish to leave my estate”), he gives permission to discover the joys and treasures in what he often calls the muddle of everyday life.

What if you could grow closer to god and improve your health in just 21 days? this companion workbook to the popular book the daniel fast will help you do just that as it guides you through the actual fasting experience. susan gregory, “the daniel fast blogger,” is widely recognized as the expert on this 21-day fast inspired by the book of daniel, and she has helped thousands of people discover a safe and healthy way to fast. designed for churches, small groups, or individuals, her 5-week study contains an introduction, three sessions, and a conclusion (as well as bonus leader's resources). the principles you learn from the daniel fast will change the way you view food, your body, and your relationship with the one who created you.

See key information on fasting at a glance! from jesus' 40 day fast in the wilderness to the "daniel" fast, what the bible says about fasting covers dozens of bible verses on fasting and features over 20 practical tips for how to fast and pray! have you ever wondered why fasting is important? do you want to fast, but not sure if you are doing it "right?" have you fasted before, and nothing happened? fasting is a key spiritual discipline that will grow your spiritual intimacy with the lord and refresh your prayer life. enjoy getting solid answer to key questions on fasting: what is fasting? why should i fast? what's the "daniel fast?" will fasting help me get closer to god? how can i fast and what is the right way to fast? find out 4 different types of fasts; discover 8 tips on how to start fasting, and explore the connection between prayer and fasting as you dive into 17 stories of fasting from the bible, including daniel, esther, nehemiah, and jesus. great for personal or group bible study! 14 panels, fits inside most bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long. 4 features of this what the bible says about fasting pamphlet 1. easy-to-understand overview on fasting see what the bible says about fasting at a glance. whether for personal or group study, this quick guide to fasting includes solid information and verses on fasting you can trust and rely on. 2. see key information at a glance with quick reference charts this quick-reference pamphlet features key scriptures and explanations in a clear and easy-to-understand layout– why is fasting important? 2 ways not to fast prayer and fasting 4 types of fasts– no food, no drink no food the "daniel" fast non-food fasts also included in this easy-to-use and practical pamphlet are safe guidelines for fasting; what to do before, during, and after your fast; how not to fast; and what happens when your fast doesn't "work." 3. answers key questions on fasting in an easy-to-understand way imagine seeing all you need to know at a glance and experience the convenience of having key references and information provided in one place. enrich your fasting experience when you find answers to important questions such as– what is fasting? why should i fast? what's the "daniel fast?" will fasting help me get closer to god? how can i fast and what is the right way to fast? 4. 17 key examples of fasting in the bible explore the people of the bible who fasted, why they fasted and what happened– daniel and the "daniel fast" anna paul jesus and his 40 day fast the nation of israel and much more! also included are examples in the bible where fasting displeased the lord. perfect for individual use, bible studies, new believer's classes, church giveaways, or to keep in your bible to reference when someone has a question. fits inside most bibles covers. 4 reasons why you should fast both mature and new believers often struggle with fasting, even though they know it's important. some are not sure they are doing it "right." others avoid it as not sure it is necessary for their walk with god. dive into the 4 reasons why you should fast– fasting nurtures a deeper sense of intimacy with god fasting exposes weaknesses, compelling us to rely on god fasting as a form of worship fasting is a way of asking god to move powerfully in our lives and the world how to use rose's what the bible says about fasting bible study pamphlet: bible studies, small group discussions, discipleship classes, young adult studies, personal study. discussion questions for what the bible says about fasting bible study pamphlet read panel 1. is fasting a mandatory part of the christian faith? what does jesus imply about fasting and does fasting seem important? read panels 2-3. list some of the benefits of fasting. which of these appeals to you in this season of your life and why? read panels 4-6. you just read about esther, jesus, and daniel and the fasts they did. what were their motivations for fasting? what are some things in your life that could use prayer and fasting? read panel 7 (the wrong king of fast). what's wrong with fasting for blessings or fasting to prove your spirituality? read panel 8. what additional benefit does prayer bring to the practice of fasting? for a person that prays regularly, why would fasting be an added advantage? read panels 9-11. take a moment to be quiet in prayer. surrender your life to the leading of the lord and ask him if he's calling you to pray and fast for a situation in your life or the life of another. is there a specific fast that he's calling you to? read panel 12-13. the chart lists a variation of fasts mentioned in the bible as well as the motivations and god's responses. was there anything that stood out or surprised you and why?

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This book contains powerful warfare prayers and decrees taken from scripture that will break the powers of darkness and release the blessings and favor of god. this prayer tool includes an introduction to spiritual warfare and biblical principles for praying to overcome demonic influence and oppression. readers will learn specifically how to release the fire of the living god to: · preach · prophesy · heal the sick · cast out demons

Do you want a richer, more robust prayer life? your prayers are powerful! learn how to pray with confidence, faith, and an awareness of the holy spirit as you draw from world-changing prayers from scripture in this inspiring guide to a transformed spiritual life. the prayer code is the latest addition to o. s. hawkins's bestselling series that includes the joshua code and the jesus code. – david prayed for protection from his enemies. jesus prayed for all believers. the early church prayed for courage. – in the prayer code, hawkins explores biblical prayers to equip you to pray effectively for: peace in times of changecourage to overcome your fearshealing for yourself and others – each of the entries includes a prayer, life-guiding principles you can draw from that prayer, and a code word to help you apply those truths to your life. with its presentation page and ribbon marker, the prayer code makes a beautiful gift for: high school and college graduationschristmasfather's day and mother's daybirthdaysmen and women looking for fresh energy for their prayer life – whether you offer a prayer of confession, thanksgiving, praise, intercession, petition, or communion, you can be confident that you're praying as the bible teaches. transform your prayer life as you learn to pray with passion to a loving father who longs for you to draw near.

Elmer towns's fasting for spiritual breakthrough has become must-reading as this powerful spiritual discipline of fasting has seen a revival among followers of christ. now towns digs deeper into one of the most popular forms of fasting today, the daniel fast. with an emphasis on a healthy, simple diet, the daniel fast is named after the prophet daniel who participated in a partial fast for spiritual purposes. daniel was taken captive into babylon when he was sixteen years old. the babylonian king wanted the young prophet to help him administer his rule over the captive jews–and he wanted to "babylon-ize" daniel, to make the young man of god more like him. the first step the king took in his campaign was to provide a sumptuous feast to tempt daniel–food fit for a king– basically fattening comfort foods. in response, the prophet refrained from the king's table, choosing instead to eat only vegetables and to drink only water. he honored god over the king. dr. elmer towns introduces readers to the spiritual, physical, and mental basics of the daniel fast, coaching them through either a ten-day or twenty-one-day period of renewal, and he includes original daniel fast recipes created by executive chef john p. dr. towns addresses practical questions, such as what to eat and when, as well as how to pray effectively. readers will learn how to encounter god during their fast, how to worship through self-discipline, and how to pray for specific answers. they will also explore the role of weeping, repentance, and spiritual warfare in their life of faith. daniel is a model to god's people of someone who chooses spiritual nourishment over bodily satisfaction, in the daniel fast for spiritual breakthrough, god's people can learn to follow his example.