A Compelling Invitation To A Fresh Experience Of God's Presence And Power
The hand-in-hand spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting is not a gimmick or a spiritual fad, although its neglect in recent decades makes it a rediscovery for many Christians. Instead, as Dr. Ronnie W. Floyd points out, prayer and fasting is a Scripture-ordained act of obedience-a means of humbling ourselves before God, drawing closer to Him, and making room for Him to speak and act in our lives.
The Power of Prayer and Fasting offers: 1. Fascinating firsthand stories 2. Compelling explanations 3. Practical, step-by-step guidance 4. A stirring call to sorely needed revival
A practical guide and study of Biblically based fasting Jun 30, 2001
This book is very broad based and applicable to those delving into the arena of fasting. Foundationaly sound, this book pulls the most relavant scriptures for the legitimacy of fasting even in our "modern" times. Not only is this book convincing, it also gives practical advice for the hesitant follower. I thought it did a nice job of balancing the notion of fasting for the appropriate reasons yet not with the wrong motives. I'm not quite sure why he subtitles the book "10 secrets of spiritual strength" though, unless for marketing reasons. Overall, this is a good place to start if you're considering fasting.
Keys to Revival! Oct 31, 2000
As we enter the 21st century, society is experiencing shortcomings in its moral fabric which pose a threat to the overall advancement of society. And where is the Church? Ronnie Floyd's book shows how prayer and fasting can be effective on a personal and church and level and if embraced by people nationally, can stem the tide and bring national revival. I appreciate the book because he intersperses narratives which help illustrate the 10 points. The book helps give a proper intellectual, mental, and spiritual mindset to have as one enters into a time of prayer and fasting. These disciplines, prayer and fasting, must be practiced effectively if revival is to be experienced in our personal and corporate lives.
Awesome spirit-filled book Apr 17, 2000
Having just read Bill Bright's book The Coming Revival, I thought, what could Ronnie Floyd's book teach me in addition about Fasting & Prayer? DO NOT HESITATE to buy this book. It is excellent. The story behind Jonathon Edward's "Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God" is riveting. We are just leading our church into Fasting & Prayer now. I would recommend this book for anyone who is going to consider this incredibly powerful discipline. It took the gut-wrenching, illness of cancer in his wife, to bring him literally to his knees. It's those trials of life that strengthen us and teach us.
A Very Good Book Feb 27, 1999
When I 1st purchased this book, I read the first three chapters and judged the book by basically it's cover. Luckily, I somehow kept getting drawn back to read more. I'm really glad I did for it turned out to be almost everything that I was looking for. I apologize to the Author for my quick and inaccurate assessment with my initial comments.
Misrepresented Context Feb 15, 1999
I recently heard Ronnie Floyd on a Christian talk show where both he and the host had nothing but alcolades on the book. They gave me the impression that it was guidelines on how to go maximize your efforts of fasting and prayer to get closer to God. I couldn't get past the third chapter. Although he was sincere, it was nothing more than a testimonial of his love for his wife during her trial of cancer, which she won. It was not guidelines on how to prepare or to get the most out of a fasting/prayer experience, nor of the best routines for the process.
