The Fasting Journey -- written by a man for whom fasting has become a way of life -- is a journal of his experiences and a guide for those of us who want to learn from someone who has known firsthand the joys and hardships of fasting. Peter Holmes shows us how fasting is a death of self and an act of intercession that God uses as a spiritual weapon to clarify and unleash God's purposes to bring about healing for those trapped in bondage to sin. Because of the understanding God has given him through fasting, he has helped many find answers to their most complex and deeply entrenched problems. Holmes discusses the biblical aspect of fasting from Old Testament Scriptures to the practice of the early church. He explains different kinds of fasts for us to consider -- even non-food fasts -- explores purposes for fasting and tells us how our fasting will impact those around us. In The Fasting Journey, we are called to fast as a way to find out what really controls us, to become more Christ-like and to hear God's voice with a clear, focused ear. CONTENTS: Part 1: Introducing Fasting Chapter 1: My Fasting Journey Chapter 2: The Purpose of Fasting Chapter 3: The Biblical Background of Fasting Chapter 4: Areas of Abstinence Chapter 5: Various Types of Fasts Chapter 6: Fasting to the Lord Part 2: The Practice of Fasting Chapter 7: Beginning Your Fasting Journey Chapter 8: Getting Ready Chapter 9: During Your Fast Chapter 10: The Health Benefits of Fasting Part 3: Fasting from Food Chapter 11: Considering a Water-Only Fast Chapter 12: The Unique Benefits of a Water-Only Fast Chapter 13: The Physical Impact of an Extended Water-Only Fast Chapter 14: Surviving a Water-Only Fast Chapter 15: The Emotional Fallout Chapter 16: How to Break a Water-Only Fast