Spiritual Habits – Week 2

Spiritual Habits ~ Week 2 ~ Dean Johnson ~ 01.24.21 

One of the biggest issues that we face today in our culture, Is
the ability to God’s voice.

• John 10:4

Hearing the voice of God is key to Knowing God Better and ULTIMATELY
fulfilling our as believers.

• Luke 8:8

God doesn’t have a problem; WE have a problem.

• 1 Kings 19:11 (NLT)
• 1 Kings 19:12 (NLT)
• 1 Kings 19:13 (NLT)

Sitting in the silence of God is not waiting, it’s listening.

Your life may be too  and your schedule too to hear God’s voice.

• Matthew 6:16

Jesus assumed we would fast. It was a prerequisite for being a disciple.

Fasting mentioned 78 times in scripture; Baptism 75. Fasting is a habit of
.

When we fast, we deny the comfort legitimately found in the good
God gives us (e.g., food or drink), and instead find comfort in himself.

• Isaiah 58:6
• Isaiah 58:8-9

1. Fasting Builds Godly Character

2. Fasting Breaks the Chains of Bondage

3. Fasting Creates a Humble Spirit

• James 4:10
• 1 Peter 5:5

4. Fasting Releases God’s Power

• Mark 9:29 (NKJV)