John Piper has some great direction for fasting in 2009.
Why Fast?
1. For Jesus to come back
Matthew 9:14-15
2. For help in a new venture in ministry
Matthew 4:1-2; Acts 13:3
3. To avert some danger or threat
Ezra 8:21; 2 Samuel 12:16
4. To express sorrow and loss
2 Samuel 1:12; 1 Chronicles 10:12
5. To express repentance and grief for sin
Joel 2:12-13
6. Not for the praise of men
Matthew 6:16-18
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