Fasting has the power to heal communities, generations, and systems.
Communal fasting creates unity, spiritual growth, and confidence in individuals.
True intimacy with God is born out of obedience rather than seeking it first.
Deep dives
Fasting and Spiritual Responsibilities
Every generation has spiritual responsibilities that are achieved through spiritual practices like fasting, which activate us and mobilize us into life-transforming spiritual combat.
The Power of Communal Fasting
Communal fasting creates unity, spiritual competency, courage, and confidence in individuals. It forges communities, fosters togetherness, and helps people to grow in their prayer walk and fasting.
The Fragile Obedience of American Christianity
American Christianity often relies on past blessings and benefits, leading to a lack of priority for spiritual disciplines. Fragility to obedience arises from excessive dependency on the Christendom past, missing the adventure and transformative power found in obedience.
Obey to Experience Intimacy
True intimacy with God is born out of simple acts of obedience. Rather than seeking intimacy first, a generation should focus on obeying God's word, which initiates intimacy and devotion with Him.
Closing Gratitude and Blessing
The podcast hosts express immense gratitude for Chris Veenant's presence, leadership, and wisdom, and offer their blessings and honor to him and his family.
Last week, we heard a story of miraculous, physical healing through prayer and fasting. But how does fasting heal communities? Generations? Systems? What is the effect of fasting outside of individuals?
In this episode, our roundtable is joined by South African church planter Chris Wienand. Chris shares his experience in fasting and praying during Apartheid rule in South Africa, the opportunity for miracles through communities who fast, and the generational responsibilities belonging to followers of Jesus.
This podcast accompanies the Fasting Practice, developed by Practicing the Way. Thanks to the generosity of The Circle, all Practices are free. To learn more about The Circle or to run a Practice with your church, community, or small group, visit www.practicingtheway.org.
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