- Paperback: 240 pages
- Publisher: B&H Books; Second edition (January 1, 2010)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0805464832
- ISBN-13: 978-0805464832
If you are just learning about fasting, this is a good book to start with. Pastor Floyd spends time telling you how to start a fast and why it is necessary. I agree with most of what the author has to say and it is biblical based. However, as anything that any of us read, we have to go to the bible and determine what Gods Word is saying. Here is a good passage from the book that will really explain the concept Ronny Floyd has of fasting.
“The Bible is filled with references to the prayers and fasting of His people. In Matthew 6, Jesus placed fasting on the same level as praying and giving. He said, “When you fast, when you pray, and when you give.” I wonder why Christians today and churches in our generation don’t place fasting on the same level as praying and giving? Jesus, by His example and His teaching, demonstrates that prayer and fasting are important and integral ingredients in the lives of His followers. One purpose of prayer and fasting is to bring our hearts to a place of being filled with a sacrificial love that results in godly attitudes in our lives. True fasting will draw us closer to God and His purposes.”
Great book, I recommend it.
Ronnie