John Heerema, the Atlanta-based CEO of the Christian organization Biglife, revealed why fasting is an important practice during Lent that goes well beyond skipping food.
Fasting during Lent has a much deeper meaning than simply giving up dessert or snacks, an evangelist told Fox News Digital. 'When we fast, we're practicing an ancient discipline designed by God to draw us near to Him through surrender,' John Heerema, CEO of Biglife, told Fox News Digital. Heerema lives in Atlanta.
Are we expecting the Holy Spirit to move in mighty ways like these? Are we just hoping to be more aware of God throughout our day — or do we have faith that the Spirit will clarify God's will and empower us to act obediently?' he said. If people are fasting 'to lose a few pounds,' they are going about it the wrong way, he said.
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