Text : Isaiah 58:6-9 There is a fast that is God's will and a fast that is merely religious, ritualistic and self righteous. The latter type of fast is used to manipulate people and show ourselves off as better than other people. There is a fast that God has ordained, that God has purposed and that pleases God. The key to a successful fast is spiritual sensitivity and obedience. Prayer and fasting is a potent way of generating power in the spirit realm. Fasting helps us stay sensitive to God. Fasting helps us keep the flesh under. 1 Corinthians 9:27 Fasting helps us maintain our spiritual focus. Fasting is a type of sacrifice, and God respects our sacrifice for Him. We fast because the Bible encourages it. We fast because our Lord Jesus fasted and e is our focus and model. We fast because 'man shall not live by bread alone'. Fasting is a way of showing that food is not an 'idol' in our life (if it is a food fast we are on) Prayer and fasting enhanc...