Members DaveW Posted August 13, 2014 Members Share Posted August 13, 2014 DaveW, what was the result of the fasting and prayer for that family that you used as an example? The immediate result was he was comforted - he had not asked for prayer - that was what he came to me to do. They had asked in prayer meeting of course, but not directly. For him to hear that I had taken their situation seriously was comforting to him. That alone helped him. I actually ceased the next day (dinner day 3 - maybe 4) because I felt the Lord had done with my fast, but the answer did not come for another week or 10 days. I continued to pray though. And the answer was an "interim" answer.The final answer came 12 - 18 months later. Their rental agents would not renew and they could not find another place. The agent gave them a weeks grace about the time of this event. During that extra week a place turned up, but short term lease only. They were in that place on casual contract for 18 months when the Lord provided means to buy a place. During that time they could have been kicked out with 2 weeks notice - stressful for them. Fasting is not a magic wand (not suggesting you think it is, just saying it), but it is a focused prayer. I personally think it does more for us than it does to God - I worded that really badly, but I hope people understand what I mean..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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