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Friday, April 8, 2011
Another Example of WELS Parroting the Enthusiasts
just-the-facts (http://just-the-facts.myopenid.com/) has left a new comment on your post "CEO - The WELS/UPS Illicit Ministry - Accountable ...":
Looks like someone else is borrowing phrases from the other guys and passing them off as lutheran.
Sound familiar? From http://www.christian-faith.com/forjesus/fasting-key-power
"Fasting and prayer is one of the most powerful spiritual combinations on earth. True fasting brings humility and alignment with God. It breaks the power of flesh and demons. It kills unbelief and brings answers to prayer when nothing else works.
It has been well said that prayer is not preparation for the battle - prayer IS the battle. And of all the things we can do to enhance the power and focus of prayer, fasting is doubtless the most potent.
This is where the power is at, because fasting puts us in harmony with an All Powerful God who demands humility from those who wish to be close to Him. Fasting humbles the flesh. When it is done for that purpose, it pleases the Spirit of God... Submitted by michael on Wed, 03/07/2007 - 14:53"
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