Why Pray and Fast? First of all, why not? There is something about prayer & fasting that rubs flesh the wrong way. The first thing the flesh says is, "Do I have to?" Prayer and Fasting are not optional for a child of God. It is your most powerful weapon. Fasting's greatest work is to help us subdue our flesh and be sensitive to the Holy Spirit. Remember, you are not fasting for ego or to appease God. You're fasting to draw close to God. If you fail and slip during a fast, don't let guilt destroy you. Get back in it! If you come to a situation of complete weakness, eat, then keep right back on it.  Let's get started into Spiritual victory with Fasting and Prayer!