The Mind, Body, Soul, and Spiritual Benefits of Fasting

Which realm are you living out of? According to Scripture, you and I move through three realms , whether we realize it or not. 1. The Realm of Sight — What We See This is the first realm—the world of the five senses. It’s the realm of circumstances, terrain, visible obstacles, and physical reality.
 Bills. Doctor’s reports. Traffic. Deadlines. Bank accounts.
 The stuff in front of your face. 2. The Realm of Emotion — What We Think & Feel This second realm is the unseen world of our thoughts, feelings, and inner atmosphere.
 Hope or despair. Peace or panic. Security or insecurity.
 It’s the realm where your internal weather patterns form. And for most people, life is simply a constant oscillation between these first two realms.
Sunny circumstances? Sunny disposition.
Storm-cloud circumstances? Storm-cloud emotions. It’s human. It’s common. It’s real. But here’s the danger: the enemy knows this .
And that is exactly why the second realm is where he aims his attacks. Paul calls Satan “the prince of the power of the air” (Ephesians 2:2)—the master manipulator of atmosphere.
He stirs the “passions of our flesh” and “desires” (Ephesians 2:3).
He exploits thoughts. He inflames emotions.
He weaponizes worry. He amplifies fear. He whispers anxiety. The enemy doesn’t have to change your circumstances if he can change your interpretation of them. And that is why spiritual warfare often feels like you’re battling a storm you can’t see but can certainly feel. So what’s the solution? 3. The Realm of Authority — What We Know This is the third realm— the realm most believers forget to access. 
 It is the realm of your position , not your emotions.
The realm of your identity , not your instability.
The realm where Christ is seated—and where Scripture says you are seated with Him. “By grace you have been saved… and raised up with Christ,
and seated with Him in the heavenly realms.”
— Ephesians 2:5–6 This realm isn’t swayed by how you feel.
It isn’t vulnerable to atmospheric pressure.
It isn’t dictated by your circumstances. Authority is not emotional.
Authority is positional. And when you operate from this realm, everything shifts: You stop speaking from your emotions and start speaking from your throne-seat. You stop reacting to the storm and start commanding the storm. You stop living under circumstances and start living over them. This is why Scripture says, “We walk by faith, not by sight.”
 Faith pulls you out of the lower realms.
 Authority anchors you in the higher one. So let me ask you: What circumstances are in front of your eyes today?
 What emotions are swirling inside your soul?
 What atmosphere has been pressing against your mind? The Holy Spirit is extending an invitation:
 Come up higher.
 Come out of the realm of reaction and into the realm of authority. Don’t speak from how you feel —speak from where you’re seated.
Don’t carry yourself according to your emotions—carry yourself according to your position in Christ. You may feel shaken, but in Christ, you are seated.
And seated people don’t strive.
Seated people rule.

Why Christians’ Involvement at the Gate of Government Is Not Christian Nationalism Dismantling the Lies That Keep Christians, Pastors, and Churches from Engaging at the Gate of Government My Story I’ll admit it — I had fallen for the lies. At nineteen, I was a student at a conservative evangelical Pentecostal college. It was an incredible environment — chapels filled with the Holy Spirit, professors who genuinely cared for their students, deep theological training, and lifelong friendships. But no college is perfect. Just like there’s no perfect church, family, or person. As a naive young man studying for ministry, I absorbed everything I was taught. A few professors, however, began subtly introducing ideas like: America was inherently racist. The Founding Fathers weren’t really Christians — they were Deists — so our foundations weren’t truly Judeo-Christian. Evangelical Christians had fallen into “Christian Nationalism,” trying to establish God’s Kingdom politically in America. The worst part? These ideas were wrapped in Bible verses and presented as “the real truth,” making young, impressionable students question their upbringing, their churches, and their faith. It took me years to realize what I had been taught wasn’t true. Still wounded, I spent the next fifteen years convinced pastors and churches should steer clear of anything that even appeared political. But over time, through Scripture and prayer, I regained both my theological footing and my voice. It all began with one crucial shift — a truth I’ll unpack in this first blog. The Primary Theological Shift The biggest lie keeping Christians, pastors, and churches from engaging at the Gate of Government is the accusation of “Christian Nationalism.” The claim goes something like this: “Jesus wasn’t political, and you shouldn’t be either. You’re trying to make America the new Israel and turn the gospel into a political kingdom.” In this model, the picture looks like this:

In Acts 19 , we see a striking contrast between the ministry of Paul and the ministry of the Seven Sons of Sceva . Paul walked in true spiritual authority —demons fled, the sick were healed, and Jesus was exalted. The Sons of Sceva, however, while recognized and itinerant in ministry, lacked the substance of power. They had platform , but not presence . They had recognition , but not revelation . They tried to confront darkness, but darkness confronted them. There is a line being drawn today —not just between the world and the church, but between the true church and those who merely perform religion . The difference? Authority. And Jesus tells us how we receive it: “This kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” — Matthew 17:21 As Keenan Clark says: “God unlocks things for those who fast that He does not unlock for those who don’t.” Years ago, I read Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough by Dr. Elmer Towns , based on Isaiah 58 —God’s blueprint for fasting that produces real power. Below is that foundation, expanded and adapted. As you read, ask the Holy Spirit: What are You calling me to fast for? The 12 Biblical Fasts (from Isaiah 58) 1. The Disciple’s Fast – Breaking Bondage & Generational Curses Isaiah 58: “To loose the bonds of wickedness” (v. 6a) “I will feed you with the heritage of Jacob your father” (v. 14c) “You shall raise up the foundations of many generations” (v. 12b) Purpose: Break sin patterns, addictions, and generational strongholds—shifting your spiritual inheritance and blessing future generations. 2. The Ezra Fast – For Guidance and Solutions “To undo the heavy burdens .” (v. 6b) Scripture: Ezra 8:21–23 Purpose: Seek God’s wisdom when facing overwhelming decisions or challenges. 3. The Samuel Fast – For Revival and Awakening “To let the oppressed go free .” (v. 6c) “And your ancient ruins shall be rebuilt… restorer of streets to dwell in .” (v. 12) Purpose: Intercession for the lost and revival in homes, churches, and cities. 4. The Elijah Fast – To Break Fear, Depression, and Discouragement “To undo the straps of the yoke .” (v. 6d) “Then you shall take delight in the Lord .” (v. 14a) Scripture: 1 Kings 19:4–8 Purpose: Replace emotional heaviness with renewed joy and strength. 5. The Widow’s Fast – Releasing Provision through Compassion “To share your bread with the hungry .” (v. 7a) “You shall be like a watered garden , whose waters do not fail.” (v. 11c) Scripture: 1 Kings 17:8–16 Purpose: Generosity in fasting opens supernatural provision. 6. The Saint Paul Fast – Revelation & Calling “And the Lord will guide you continually .” (v. 11a) Scripture: Acts 9:9–19 Purpose: Spiritual clarity, vision, and divine assignment. 7. The Ziklag Fast – To Recover What Was Stolen “And satisfy your soul in scorched places.” (v. 11b) Scripture: 1 Samuel 30 Purpose: Restoration of what the enemy has taken. 8. The Daniel Fast – Health, Healing, and Strength “Your healing shall spring forth speedily.” (v. 8b) “And make your bones strong .” (v. 11c) Scripture: Daniel 1:8–20 Purpose: Renew physical strength and health. 9. The John the Baptist Fast – A Pure and Powerful Witness “Then shall your light break forth like the dawn.” (v. 8a) Scripture: Luke 1:15–17 Purpose: Alignment of lifestyle with calling to influence others for Christ. 10. The Esther Fast – Favor, Influence, and Deliverance “And I will make you ride on the heights of the earth .” (v. 14b) Scripture: Esther 4:16 Purpose: God-given influence to bring deliverance to others. 11. The Daniel Fast (Part 2) – Breaking Territorial Strongholds “To break every yoke .” (v. 6d) Scripture: Daniel 10:12–13 Purpose: Spiritual breakthrough over regions and cities. 12. The Antioch Fast – Multiplying Disciples and Churches Scripture: Acts 13 Purpose: To raise leaders and release kingdom multiplication. Practical Tips for Fasting Plan ahead (calendar + family conversations matter). Write down your purpose— aim gives power. The first 36 hours are often emotionally and physically difficult— push through . Let hunger become worship. Reduce intense physical activity. Use Scripture, prayer, journaling, and silence. A Call to Faith and Action Fasting is not about earning something from God—it’s about making space for Him to move. It is the yielding of our strength so His strength can be revealed. The world does not need: more clever sermons more polished ministries more Christian content The world needs Christians who carry the fire of God. So I ask you: What is God calling you to fast for? Freedom? Healing? Revival? Your children? Your city? Your calling? The invitation is simple: Return to hunger. Return to the altar. Return to power. The same God who answered Paul, Elijah, Esther, and Daniel still answers today . Set your fast. Set your faith. Step in. Breakthrough is near.

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