Synopsis "Heaven on Earth: ...the complete 40 days devotional (in English)"
Christian fasting comes in many different forms. Each type depends on what one wants to achieve. Here, Dr. Michael Orji writes quite a different kind that is unique in both styles and presentation. He chose 40 days, the example of our Lord, Jesus Christ. By citing other examples of fasting, in the Old Testament of the Bible he proves that fasting is ancient and that the one by our Lord, Jesus Christ is typical. He, therefore, makes a perfect use of that as the pattern for his book Heavens on Earth, 40 Days that Will Transform Your Life: The Power of Fasting and Prayer. Fasting is attached to prayer by bringing into his writing the title "Heaven on Earth," he is highlighting the saying that meditation is a visit to God and makes it the primary object of fasting. This also goes to say that fasting is different from starving. A fasting that does not lift one up to God is not intended to bring God down is no real fasting. A hymn writer says ". . . Rend the Heavens and come down."I thoroughly appreciate his presentation the style already mentioned above. Having chosen 40 days, he picks up each day starting from day one. Each day has its theme or topic, and he provides its Bible equivalent. He writes the whole verse out so that you can read this book wherever you are. He exposes the passage based on the topic. Then he concludes and gives you the opportunity to write what appeals to you from the exposition. Secondly, reflects what you make of the passage and exposition in your own words including answers to questions. He provides a window for the individual to write your prayers based on the topic or passage and exposition. In this way, one can write their prayers in their unique fashion. He thus makes Heavens on Earth, 40 Days that Will Transform Your Life: The Power of Fasting and Prayer. a book not for the shelf, but for the table for constant references.In this book, you will learn different types of fasting. He says, "That fasting that keeps God away is not fasting." He deals extensively with faith which is very crucial in fasting and warns that it is not all about us, but it is all about God. Here he draws attention to GRACE and not in the least our work or efforts.I very much congratulate Dr. Orji for daring to be different. I mean he has done a marvelous work of excellent presentation in style and type that is rare. Those who are used to fasting need to have the book, as well as those who want to fast should try to have it as a guide.Finally, he brings in the phrase, practicing His presence and this reminds me again of the Song, Your Presence is Heaven, so fasting, which is prayer in its advanced form means Heaven on Earth. I recommend to individuals and families to make it a must in their homes. In the end, you will have gotten your own 40 well- written prayers on different topics.
