A Woman's Guide to Fasting

A Woman's Guide to Fasting

by Lisa E. Nelson
A Woman's Guide to Fasting

A Woman's Guide to Fasting

by Lisa E. Nelson

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Overview

Christians often give up on fasting, or don't try it at all, because they lack thorough advice. Most fasting books explain the biblical reasons to fast, but they provide inadequate practical guidance. This concise book shows women the essential steps to successful fasting. Key topics include how to prepare physically and spiritually, what to expect during the fast, and how to reintroduce food. Whether the reader has never fasted before or has tried it occasionally, or wants to fast for one meal or for several days, this unique resource will equip and encourage her to grow closer to God through fasting.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781441232335
Publisher: Baker Publishing Group
Publication date: 08/01/2011
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 160
File size: 536 KB

About the Author

Lisa E. Nelson has led retreats and workshops on fasting for several years. An active speaker and leader in Protestant Women of the Chapel, an international ministry to military spouses, she has worked as an attorney and university law teacher. Her husband, John, is a colonel in the United States Army. They have two children and live in Fairfax, Virginia.
Lisa E. Nelson has led retreats and workshops on fasting for several years. An active speaker and leader in Protestant Women of the Chapel, an international ministry to military spouses, she has worked as an attorney and university law teacher. Her husband, John, is a colonel in the United States Army. They have two children and live in Fairfax, Virginia.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 What is Fasting? 7

What is biblical fasting?

What kind of fasting is acceptable in God's sight?

How long is a fast?

What is prayer and fasting?

Chapter 2 Why Fast? 27

Reasons to fast may include: spiritual growth, intercessory prayer, spiritual warfare, in obedience to a call, and in response to a crisis.

Chapter 3 Should You Fast? 43

Do you have a medical condition?

Are you pregnant?

Are you bargaining with God?

An honest look at fasting limitations.

Chapter 4 Getting Ready to Fast 61

What is the physical preparation for fasting?

What foods should you avoid?

How long should you fast?

Should you follow a plan?

What spiritual preparation is helpful?

Chapter 5 (EN)During the Fast 85

What might you expect to feel physically and spiritually during a fast?

What are some tips for busy people?

How do you spend more time in prayer and the Word during a fast?

Chapter 6 You Did it! 111

How do you break a fast?

What foods should you eat-and avoid?

How do you apply your new spiritual growth after the fast?

Chapter 7 Preventing Fasting Fiascos 133

What are the physical and spiritual lessons from fasting flops?

How do you pick yourself up after a fast that went wrong?

Chapter 8 The Sacrifice of Praise 143

What are the lasting benefits from fasting?

How does fasting help us worship God?

How does fasting help us persevere in prayer?

Acknowledgments 149

Notes 151

Bibliography/Resource List 153

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