What's the purpose in fasting? Do you guys completely fast from all food for a certain period of time or just something in particular? And, after you do it, how do you feel different?
To be closer to God,talk to him,Or ask him for something that only he can give you.Or you can fast for both.There may be more reasons to fast ,But I can't think of any other reasons to fast.
Do you guys completely fast from all food for a certain period of time or just something in particular?
The last time I went on a fast,It was with no food at all.Some people only eat fruits or veg,Some give up TV,Computers,Radio to fast.
And, after you do it, how do you feel different
The first time I fasted for 4 days felt better ,But I think I should have fasted another day or 2.The same with the second time.I think I need to go on another fast soon.It does clear your thinking and open your eyes more.
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To be closer to God,talk to him,Or ask him for something that only he can give you.Or you can fast for both.There may be more reasons to fast ,But I can't think of any other reasons to fast. The last time I went on a fast,It was with no food at all.Some people only eat fruits or veg,Some give up TV,Computers,Radio to fast.The first time I fasted for 4 days felt better ,But I think I should have fasted another day or 2.The same with the second time.I think I need to go on another fast soon.It does clear your thinking and open your eyes more.
Can't you achieve that through prayer and reading the Bible? I guess I'm just confused as to why people will go w/o eating (or whatever). Is it a way to get your prayers answered faster?
On a side note, I want to thank you for responding. You're the only one!!!
Ok well I have something to share... Ive been through a rough 6 months.. doing a lot better though.. anyway I was torturing myself with negative obsessive thoughts because of things that had happened to my family & I through a short period of time.. intensely thinking to the point it was happening for so long that I had no self control over it.. what was worse is Id think more deeply when Id go outside to smoke.. well one night it go so bad to the point I had a severe migraine.. but I couldnt find a way out of these thoughts..
So I deccided I wouldnt smoke for 24 hours.. not only would it give me relief & teach that I do have some self control it would also give me a feel of how it will be when I quit..
THAT fast was the BEST decision I had made for myself since all the mess started.. Im still picking myself up... but Ill tell you it took a massive amount of weight off my thoughts.. knowing that God was there.. & that I still have some kind of strength to be in control.. from there on.. I am gradually getting out of the darkness that was in my head..
Thanks to the help from people around here too.
So really you can fast anything.. absolutely anything..
P.S. While fasting I even organized my junk drawers that I have never ever thought of doing ... lol... now I have an organized junk drawer.
God is amazing.
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I fasted this year and last for lent. The first year was soda and this year was chocolate. Every time I was tempted to break the fast (one lady offered homemade cookies at work and before I grabbed one I asked if it had chocolate in it), I am always reminded of Christ's sacrifice and that is more important than my selfish desires. It's also a good way to witness to other people and show your dedication.
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1 Peter 5:8-9
Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world.
Fasting in it's simplest form is to reconfirm in ourselves that our spirit is stronger than our bodies/minds. The general concept (at least according to my faith/religion) is that evil, bad, impure, etc... comes from the will of Man's mind, and that good, pure, positivty comes from God's direction. Fasting reaffirms that our spirits are still in control of our bodies and minds and that we can overcome whatever is mentally or physically vexing us by focusing on our spirit and our relationship with God.
This is why people will choose to fast from things they don't want or acknowledge as being negative in their lives, or people that are looking for an answer from God may perform a more strict fast with prayer included.
I have fasted twice. The last time was an odd mix. I actually did the lemonade diet as my nutritional intake as it's centered around a cleansing fast.
(I'm not going into the debate on this diet and it's prupose/affects on the body - I'm well versed with good health and cleansing fasts etc... this was a direction I felt I needed to take as I focused on cleansing something from my body and mind while focusing on my relationship with God)
I got my answer from God, and it was pretty obvious as it was actually a physical reactio nmy body had which is not even documented as a known reaction from the "diet". It was so severe in fact that my entire being willed me to come off the fast, and as I did I received the message from God during a good prayer session and I knew what His answer was.
So it's really case-by-case based on how and when and why to fast.
I see the point of fasting, it's just really difficult for me to do...like i just get hungry and distracted...I think I'm better off eating and being able to focus...
That is why it's easier to just single out one food item I really like and not eat it.
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Be sober, be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking some one to devour. Resist him, firm in your faith, knowing that the same experience of suffering is required of your brotherhood throughout the world.
What's the purpose in fasting!? 
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