fasting and praying

[lutherangerman]

Have you ever tried to combat schizophrenia with some fasting and praying? I've been doing this on and off for the last 4 months, and it's been working pretty well. Today in the morning I decided to do it more seriously and to fast from solid food for three days. It's amazing! I ask myself why I didn't do it sooner. It's not that all voices have disappeared, but more that I sense my own inner calmth again. I knew it was there, after all I talked calmly and had peace in my own face when I saw it in the mirror. But now I can feel it in my mind again, as if I'm just more able to resist the bad voices and instead simply enjoy myself, my Beloved, God and other people. I think I was really foolish not to have tried this before. It's odd.

 

[ProScribe]

Yes, my diagnosis is "schizoeffective disorder" but have to wait and see what the Head Psychiatrist says about my mental state. Will pray . .

 

[palmersc]

Yes, prayer has been most critical. We must be in constant prayer. I know I can run to my Father whenever I am beaten down by the enemy and the world. Especially when I am suffering from debilitating anxiety. I must be on my knees, often just in silence to recharge my spirit. As Peter said we must submit to God and resist the devil.

Fasting, yes, I have had some of the biggest breakthroughs in warfare and received revelation during fasts. I hope to make it a more regular practice. Medication has helped me, but without being much in prayer with the Great Physician, I would still be in bondage. Medication treats the symptoms, prayer and fasting allows the Holy Spirit to uproot the enemy's stronghold. Don't forget the Word either!