Fasting
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46. Fasting
Judges 20:26 26 Then all the children of Israel, and all the people, went up, and came unto the house of God, and wept, and sat there before the LORD, and fasted that day until even, and offered burnt offerings and peace offerings before the LORD. 1 Samuel 7:6 6…
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Chapter 10: Scripture, Prayer, and Spiritual Disciplines
Overview: Feeding the Soul and Growing in Grace The Christian life is not sustained by conversion alone; it is nourished through continual communion with God. Spiritual disciplines are God-ordained practices that enable believers to grow in grace, deepen in holiness, and mature in faith. Among these, Scripture reading and prayer…
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5.4 Stories of Fasting and Prayer
🔹 Story 1: Esther Fasted Before Approaching the King Main Characters: Esther, Mordecai, King Xerxes, HamanStory Summary: Faced with a death decree over her people, Esther called for a three-day fast before risking her life by approaching the king. God gave her favour, and the Jews were delivered.Key Verses: Esther…