Written by: Janet Brann-Hollis
Article source: JOY! Magazine
The commencement of every new year carries various emotions with it. Emotions of fear, anxiety, and having various degrees of expectation for changes to take place. I have learnt and experienced the power of transformation through the practice of fasting – fasting at the beginning of the year normally sets the pace for the year. Submitting our time and our lives in the form of a fast is giving our first fruits to God.
The power of fasting
Many, upon hearing the word “fast”, generate a negative response. Yet, the power of fasting opens the heavens and releases every individual into destiny for the fulfilment of God’s plans. Fasting is such a powerful tool in the hand of the believer. The principle of fasting is found in self-denial. Jesus demonstrated this principle by going to the Cross and denying His flesh. In all things, we look to Christ’s example. Jesus started His ministry with fasting and prayer. Scripture tells us how the disciples were not able to dismantle the demonic stronghold in Matthew 17 until Jesus instructed them to fast!
Commit your first fruits to God
Many are needing personal breakthroughs, and our nation needs divine intervention. Covid has wreaked havoc in our land, but God has the solution. Commit your first fruits to Him by fasting and you will witness a divine turnaround in your situation and for the remainder of your year!
How do we start fasting?
1. Decide on a timeframe to fast.
2. Decide what to sacrifice, that which will hurt your flesh. Maybe it is just one meal per day, or maybe three meals? It might be television or the internet, it might be coffee or tea. There are so many areas that are controlling our flesh – determine which will be the hardest for you.
3. Make time to pray. Fasting is not dieting – but must be accompanied by prayer. It is in these times of prayer that your spirit is charged and God is moving you into new dimensions.
4. Keep a fasting diary – record the revelation that God gives you in this period.
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Date published: 17/02/2022
Janet Brann-Hollis – Prophet based at Acts Church, Midrand. She is part of Harvest International Ministry’s apostolic network and the Regions Beyond Network. She is the founder of SA Back to God and Ruach Ministries. Email janet@ruachministries.co.za
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