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The Power and Purpose of Fasting 📖 What is Fasting? Fasting is the voluntary abstinence from food (and sometimes drink) for a spiritual purpose. In the Bible, fasting is often linked with prayer, repentance, and seeking God’s guidance. It is not merely skipping meals — it’s setting aside physical nourishment to focus on spiritual nourishment. “Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” — Matthew 4:4 💊 Medicinal & Physical Benefits of Fasting While fasting is primarily spiritual, modern science recognizes its physical benefits, including: Improved metabolism and digestion -  It also promotes metabolic switching —where the body burns stored fat for fuel (producing ketones) instead of using glucose from food. Cellular repair (autophagy) -  Fasting is believed to initiate a cellular "house-cleaning" process called autophagy (Greek for "self-eating"), where cells remove damaged and waste materials. This i...

Draw Near to God ✨ 🌱Devotionals for Youth Verse: “Come near to God and He will come near to you.” — James 4:8 Devotional Thought: God is never distant—He is waiting for you to come closer. When you take time to pray, worship, or read His Word, you will feel His presence more. He wants a personal relationship with you, not just your Sunday mornings but your everyday life. Reflection Questions: What can you do daily to draw closer to God? How does spending time with Him change your day? Prayer: Heavenly Father, I want to grow closer to You each day. Draw me near, and help me to always seek Your presence. Amen. #TheCoffeeTableBlog,#FaithAndCoffee,#WordBeforeWorld,#GodlyConversations, #ComfortInTheWord,#SoulfulSips,#FromTheCoffeeTable,#istariray23moments, #YouthDevotional,#DrawNearToGod,#James4:8,