01-29-17 The Disciple of Fasting - part 2

“The Discipline of Fasting” (Part two)  Matthew 6:16-18
One of the great joys of life is eating good food. That explains why, of all the spiritual disciplines, fasting is probably one of the least popular. But the discipline of fasting is something which can greatly enrich our spiritual lives. In fact, Jesus says fasting can be very rewarding. What are the rewards of fasting?
I Fasting allows us to reach up to God as w___________ p___________.

II Fasting gives us a concrete way to express r_____________________.

III Fasting provides a way to share in the s_________________ of ____________.