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The Hidden Power of Prayer and Fasting: Releasing the Awesome Power of the Praying Church

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Some people talk about it and some people do it. This saying goes double for Mahesh Chavda. He practiced the art of Biblical prayer and fasting for over twenty years before he ever started teaching it. And this practice has born fruit in his life.

From the improved medical condition of an autistic boy when Chavda was a social worker to miraculous healings and transformed lives by the thousands-his personal experience demonstrates that prayer and fasting works: that God brings into partnership with Him those who join Him in this way.

Chavda teaches that the Bible is clear that the overcoming believer is one who both prays and fasts - yet fasting on anything resembling a regular basis has all but disappeared from most groups of believers. Chavda believes prayer and fasting is a lifestyle God dearly wants for all believers, and that it is one that God blesses. Those blessings do not necessarily flow to the person practicing prayer and fasting (God does not have a frequent prayer and fasting rewards program!), but rather unleashes God's blessings on those for whom we pray and fast.

This book is filled not only with dozens of real-life examples of the results of prayer and fasting, but also serves as a very practical guide of how to do it. This book is not a casual read. The reader will be challenged to look into the mirror of God's word and examine their own accountability for participating in this heavenly calling.

But for those who want to be inspired to live on a different level and want to appropriate God's power to change their lives, their cities, and their nations - this book is an excellent choice.

I read this book and went on a fast for a week. I wrote down what I was fasting for and Prayed over the list. You would not believe the results!!! I am making it a habit to go on a Fast at least once a month and when the Lord leads. This book is a must read, because he tells you what he experienced because of Fasting. If you are like me, you want to know the truth and he tells the truth and uses scripture to back it up. If you want to go higher in God, purchase this book and start studying the scriptures on Fasting. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!!!

I have read alot of books on fasting from a theology view, but they lack practical hands knowledge. Mahesh gives a hands on approach to fasting like never before written in the Christian realm. Very balanced Biblical and strong in purpose this book has truly changed my life and view on fasting. Heaven is taking note of this book. If you feel called to the ministy and don't know or understand alot about fasting this is a must.

I can't begin to tell you the importance of this book. I have such incredible respect for this gentle man, who imparts such faith and such a message for this age and this destiny! You must read this book. You won't be able to put it down! I intend to read it over and over and study the scriptures he pointed out. THIS IS A TESTIMONY LIKE NO OTHER!!!!!!!!

amazing. a book on prayer and fasting by someone who really practiced what he preached. chavda tells of a lifetime of fasting (approx. thirty 40-day fasts) and prayer, helping the reader to take God out of a box. i was humbled and will definitely explore prayer and fasting more in the future.

This book gave an excellent discourse on what fasting is and what it is not. It helped me understand the power of fasting as nothing else ever has.

There are a lot of books written on fasting, but none like this! The author, Mahesh Chavda, is an ex-Hindu who gave his heart, mind, body and soul to Christ. This is not a "dry" read - there are many personal accounts of miracles that will build your faith! The author has lived out what he writes.

The list of benefits of fasting is so clear and so Biblically based that even if you only read that one chapter in the book, it could change your life. Mahesh's message that there is power in fasting and prayer that is not available in simply praying cannot be ignored! Believers who desire to be more like Christ and to serve others more effectively will not be disappointed in this wonderful study on one of the Biblical disciplines of the faith. As Mahesh reminds us, when Jesus refers to fasting, he says "When you fast..." not "if you fast." He that has an ear to hear, listen to what The Spirit is saying to The Church.

If you really want to put impact into your prayer life, learn to fast. This book gives an experience based view on the power of fasting.

This book was a awesome read. It really opened my eyes to the requirements for the manifestation of the power of God. Very few are willing to do what it takes to walk in the authority and power of God (the denial of self). So many try to manifest signs and wonders without the sacrifice. I am glad I read this book, it has truly helped me and has challenged me to move in a new place in God.

Mahesh's book is FULL of clear instruction and anecdotal examples from a man who has walked out 20+ years of faithful fasting and prayer.