Does an accidental snack, void a fast?

[rocketsquirrell]

I've fasted before, and usually when I am in deep need, I will do a Three Day Fast. Lately, I've attempted a three day fast a few times, but as I go on in the day, maybe I am getting snacks for my kids, like Cheetos, and without thinking, or by reflex, will pop on or two in my mouth, and when (also by reflex), grab for another one, my mind goes "Oh NOooooo! I was fasting.

This usually discourages me, and my mind tells me, that "It's all over' you might as well go to a Buffet tonight, cause you done broke your fast".

Some of me wanted to keep going, but there is that mind battle, that I would not get results because of that one Cheetos, pop in the mouth.

So in that case, can I still continue my fast, without dis-pleasing God, or does it spoil it. I know there is a difference between Old Law, and New Covenant.

Would the Heart of God, forgive that one accidental snacking, if I repented, and God knew in my heart it was by reflex and not 'giving into temptation'. Or would it not be the same?

 

[jpcedotal]

Sounds like the devil is trying talk you out of showing glory to God.

Stick with it.

 

[Kimmy85]

"Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus" Romans 8:1

Ultimately, God looks at your heart! We are currently in our midyear fast, I had to tell one of the members of my small group to take something because she was feeling nauseated and she was in her office that time.. if she faints, that can even cause confusion to her workmates. How can that lead people to Christ right?

Anyway, that's really not your situation but just wanna share hehe Just go on with your fast.. God will give you the GRACE everytime. God cannot possibly love you less or change His mind with what He wants to give you just because of that... His love is not based on our performance. HE LOVES US UNCONDITIONALLY, no if's no but's.. of course we dont abused that, but receive it!! GOD BLESS YOU

 

[Young and Saved]

An acidental snack doesnt void a fast at all as long as it was truelly acidental. acidentaly eating a candy bar, sipping water, eating a fruit, etc can be overlooked with a proper apology. As long as you dont altimately decide to take a snack or a drnk of water you are good. But you cnt eat a whole plate of food and expect God to overlook it because your hunger is already satisfied.

 

[HoldingOnToGrace]

I'm not too sure..

 

[angelT17]

That has happened to me before. I think it voids/break/ends the fast. That's how I treated it. I restarted my fast the next day and extended the period I was fasting for.

 

[chapdaddy]

So in that case, can I still continue my fast, without dis-pleasing God, or does it spoil it. I know there is a difference between Old Law, and New Covenant.

Why are you fasting and why do you think eating something would be displeasing to God?

 

[iolair]

The way I would handle this (personally) is to add time to the end of the fast.

So, say, you're fasting for 24 hours and you unintentionally take a small snack, add another (say) two hours on at the end.

The approach of abandoning the fast because of a lapse seems unnecessary to me. It feels similar to "Oh, I was a christian, but then I sinned again, I've ruined it, I'm no longer a christian, I'll go back to how I was." Or "I was on a diet, but I put on half a pound, there's no point, I'll stop now." We all make mistakes, work on avoiding them recurring but carry on.

 

[Serendipity..]

Try taking some fennel seeds during your fast as an appetite suppressant and drink lots of water. It takes about 3 days to get your body used to fasting, and if you eat too soon you undo all the good work.

 

[beaudoiin]

I think if it is an accident it doesn't matter.
God knows our heart, and our intentions.

Don't doubt!
If you give in and say "Well, I already ate" and then eat on purpose, this is breaking your fast.

 

[louise sheinholtz]

I've fasted before, and usually when I am in deep need, I will do a Three Day Fast. Lately, I've attempted a three day fast a few times, but as I go on in the day, maybe I am getting snacks for my kids, like Cheetos, and without thinking, or by reflex, will pop on or two in my mouth, and when (also by reflex), grab for another one, my mind goes "Oh NOooooo! I was fasting.

This usually discourages me, and my mind tells me, that "It's all over' you might as well go to a Buffet tonight, cause you done broke your fast".

Some of me wanted to keep going, but there is that mind battle, that I would not get results because of that one Cheetos, pop in the mouth.

So in that case, can I still continue my fast, without dis-pleasing God, or does it spoil it. I know there is a difference between Old Law, and New Covenant.

Would the Heart of God, forgive that one accidental snacking, if I repented, and God knew in my heart it was by reflex and not 'giving into temptation'. Or would it not be the same?

Oh the religious buffs!
Try fasting from sin, not food.

 

[DamonRambo]

Um, no. Its about the intent of the heart...not going to get into the rest of your post.