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...