Fasting

By: Jentezen Franklin

Narrated by: Lloyd James

Length: 4 hrs and 28 mins

Publisher's Summary

In one of the best available books on the topic, Franklin explains the spiritual power of fasting and offers a deeper understanding of God's plan for fasting and the benefits available to those who participate.

Those who seek God through fasting can expect tremendous rewards both for their personal lives and the church. They will see breakthroughs in many areas, such as healing, finances, bondages broken, and children set free.

Jesus Himself fasted because He knew some supernatural realities could not be released in any other way. For that reason alone, Christians should make fasting a common practice.

©2009 Jentezen Franklin (P)2009 christianaudio.com

Absolutely amazing! Life changing!

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes, see comments below.

Any additional comments?

As a 46 year old that’s been a believer since age 17, my life changed again in 2001 when I decided to actually READ the Bible. I began a 1 year plan to read the whole Bible. That changed my life and I decided to do that for the rest of my life. My life is good, I am blessed beyond my understanding. However, in seeking to know the Creator more, and looking for new breakthroughs in my life, a friend recommended this book. I have never been a good “faster”. I like to say I’m slow at fasting. :) While listening to this book, the Lord touched me, the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and I knew this is the new thing I need to make part of my life. I haven’t even begun my fast, yet the Lord has already started blessing me in new ways. I highly recommend this book if you seek breakthrough in your life. “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.”
Matt 5:6

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All information included has convicted me that I must start fasting and praying. Excellent book

Revelation Knowledge!!

I have never, never heard fasting described as I've heard here. In plain English, Pastor Franklin explains what fasting is, why it is necessary and how to do it- with options! And the testimonials of those who got in the will of God on the fast! I am sincerely thankful for this work of love.

This may surprise you...

If you feel far from God or that he is silent or doesn’t even exist. LISTEN TO THIS BOOK. I have never been more moved by God after listening to this book.

I gave it one star because I feel someone who only reads the one star reviews needs to hear this the most. Please don’t let God’s prompting pass you by. I pray your heart will be changed and you will draw nearer to God more than ever.

I'm so full!!!

I've learned so much from this teaching.i had a hunger learn more about fasting and this book set me on the right course. To God be the Glory!!

A different take on fasting

This is an interesting book, feels a little prosperity gospel in places, but it’s basically a Biblical view of fasting & how you’ll be blessed. It never tells you how to fast. To me “fasting” from meat & only eating veggies is not really fasting but abstaining from a certain food category. When I think of fasting I think no food at all, just water or tea & electrolytes. If you are new to fasting & want a how to this is not it, there are plenty of other books on the how to of fasting. But if you want a biblical perspective on fasting you might find this book interesting.

We did it, You can too!

Would you listen to Fasting again? Why?

Yes, and we have listened again & again. We have shared it. Franklin brings God's beauty and desire about fasting, right into your heart. We wanted what God wanted for us, and it became more clear & the fasting was easier then ever before. I believe because our hearts were in line with His, God's heart. Thank you J. Franklin. We are forever grateful.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Absolutely, tried to, but ended up listening it in three sittings. There is so much here. Then went back to write out some personal thoughts and take away 8 pages of notes. Now after having listened completely through to FASTING 4+ times our hearts & life's our changed regarding this very important and special discipline.

Any additional comments?

This book was a new set of eyes for us (our entire family) on Fasting & Prayer. Amazing in-site into God's gracious view of fasting.

Better understanding of FASTING!

This book was referred to me by someone else wanting to start a fast.
Once I'd discovered it was on audible I was excited to start reading. Definitely received a better understanding of FASTING.

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What did you love best about Fasting?

I liked the scripture references. The overall stories were interesting and inspiring. The narrator's voice was a good choice for this book. Easy to understand and good voice inflections.

This man fasted and this book is evidence

I took upon myself to listen to this book one morning and the inspiration from book led me into a 24 hour water only fast. An amazing listen, I did not even know who this man was before listening to this book but have discovered to new favorite author. I am not working on more of his stuff, the narrator is good and the content is EXCELLENT. I am recommending this book to everyone I know. I have listened to this book, portions of it three times. 6 STars aren't enough.

Well done good and faithful Servant. Your fasting is demonstrative in your writing.

Really enjoyed this - motivated me towards fasting

Loved this book, good teaching points, good stories. Nice straight forward book that is easy to listen to.

Eye opening

I loved the way that the princioles were explained clearly and simply. The winderful testimonies gave the book even more depth

Inwould recommend this book to new believers as well as seasoned ones.

Phenomenal book

Never read anything like this on fasting, such an amazing book, huge eye opener. Highly recommend to every believer. Thank you.

Good Book

I already have this book in paper back but I also like to listen to it whilst working and doing things at home after all it is a very good book.

Mind Body Spirit Healing Tools

I really enjoyed this book it was an easy read/ listen on a subject I don't find easy. But theway in which the book was put together and presented made it so relatable and doable. I would go back and re listen too and further digest key chapters that stood out to me.

Highly recommended

Very good Christian book

This book explores the spiritual aspects of fasting for Christians and defines why fasting should be part of the life of the Christian.

There is a lot of practical advice on how to go about it and what to expect from it. There is a good deal of exposition of scriptures showing how fasting was used by many more Bible heroes than we might at first call to mind. It is a thoroughly Bible-based introduction to fasting suitable for a wide range of Christians of most denominations.

Right now fasting for dietary purposes has become very popular with things like the Intermediate Fasting diet. This book underlines how fasting for spiritual purposes differs from purely dietary fasting, although the two do not necessarily contradict each other. A fast is like an "all day prayer" as Jentezen puts it, and greatly serves to focus the mind on God and increase our intimacy with God. This gives us access to far greater blessings than just a dietary fast.

This is a book of discipleship, aimed at those who are Christians. It has nothing in it which would offend others who fast, but is written to readers on the assumption that they are already committed Christians. The author also makes it clear that fasting in no way defines whether or not a person is saved. This is a way of increasing blessing and intimacy with God and a more powerful prayer life for a person already saved by believing in Jesus.

Nice introduction to Fasting

Some of the facts need to be double checked. What he said about Muslims worshiping Allah whose someone in the grave and isn’t alive, isn’t true. I don’t know about the other facts, but this caught my attention.