The grace of fasting is a gift from God that positions us to experience more of God s power and affections. We fast to encounter God more and to change the world! Done in the right spirit, fasting increases our receptivity to God s voice and His Word. Jesus called His disciples to fast in a way that would position their hearts to encounter Him more as the Bridegroom God (Mt. 9:15). This book is designed to equip people to embrace the discipline, grace, and joy of fasting, that they might encounter more of Jesus as their heavenly Bridegroom. About the Author Mike Bickle directs the International House of Prayer of Kansas City, an evangelical missions organization based on 24/7 prayer with worship. Mike is also the founder of International House of Prayer University, which includes full-time schools of ministry, music, media, and missions. He is the author of several books, including Passion for Jesus, Growing in the Prophetic, The Pleasures of Loving God, After God s Own Heart, and Prayers to Strengthen Your Inner Man. Mike and his wife, Diane, have two married sons and four grandchildren. Dana Candler lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, Matt, and their four children. She and Matt serve on the leadership team of the International House of Prayer of Kansas City. Dana is also an instructor at International House of Prayer University, a full-time Bible school. She is the author of Deep unto Deep: The Journey of His Embrace, Entirety: Love Gives All, and Mourning for the Bridegroom.