Teach Us To Pray: And Fast For Spiritual Guidance | Bridgette Poag

About this episode

Bridgette Poag discusses the power of prayer and fasting for spiritual guidance, using the story of Esther as a key example.

In Week 5 of the series, "Teach Us To Pray," Bridgette highlights the transformative power of combining prayer with fasting to seek Spiritual guidance, using the biblical story of Esther as a primary example. She explains how Esther and Mordecai transitioned from panic to purposeful action through communal fasting, eventually aligning with God’s plan to save the Jewish people from annihilation. Sharing personal anecdotes—including a breakthrough in ministry planning and finding peace during a difficult jury duty—Bridgette emphasizes that fasting is not merely skipping meals but an intentional act of humbling oneself to gain spiritual clarity and courage. She concludes by encouraging the congregation to embrace fasting as a tool to discern their own "such a time as this" moments, moving past fear to boldly follow God's calling.

People in this episode

Guest: Bridgette Poag

Topics covered

• prayer
• fasting
• spiritual guidance
• biblical stories
• community action
• faith

Keywords

• prayer
• fasting
• spiritual clarity
• Esther
• Mordecai
• community
• faith
• courage

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Dunwoody Baptist Church

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