Having trouble with fasting

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For how long are you trying to fast? I cannot fast the traditional way so all I can do is pray; because in terms of fasting like you were my health will not allow it.
 
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im aiming to complete a three day fast at this point but it just seems like I cant. Idk... I use to be able to fast before i was a christian but i think i overdid it back then
If you want to fast, have you tried fasting from something other than food?
 
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yeah last august i fasted from all secular media for about 14 days it was nice but i want to be delivered from certain strongholds and the bible said to fast and pray so thats what im trying to do. How do you fast? Thanks for replying to me btw
It is bad to admit that I do not; look in the thread right below this and you will see a` post that gives more detail on that admitted weakness.
 
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LOL, you better just thank God for moving in your life... I can only fast 12 hours, well... so far since I have started fasting again. The Word says there is therefore 'NOW' no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus... you are doing great! Now, use what you have in you to pray for me that I can make it 24 hours.

God is good, I started just fasting a type of food, then mornings, then until 4pm, and now I am at 12 hours... almost like our walk with Jesus. When I first got saved I did not move any mountains but I am 'gradually' getting there.

Be blessed.
 
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you can do it.. ask God for strength and don't give into the flesh. There is always great breakthrough in fasting and prayer.. fast on water (and if needed have some fruit juice)
I am on the 3rd day of a fast now and it is always so bles
 
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LOL, you better just thank God for moving in your life... I can only fast 12 hours, well... so far since I have started fasting again. The Word says there is therefore 'NOW' no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus... you are doing great! Now, use what you have in you to pray for me that I can make it 24 hours.

God is good, I started just fasting a type of food, then mornings, then until 4pm, and now I am at 12 hours... almost like our walk with Jesus. When I first got saved I did not move any mountains but I am 'gradually' getting there.

Be blessed.

Lol. Imma pray for you. I think it's not about the length, it's about how much a sacrifice it is.
 
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LOL, you better just thank God for moving in your life... I can only fast 12 hours, well... so far since I have started fasting again. The Word says there is therefore 'NOW' no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus... you are doing great! Now, use what you have in you to pray for me that I can make it 24 hours.

God is good, I started just fasting a type of food, then mornings, then until 4pm, and now I am at 12 hours... almost like our walk with Jesus. When I first got saved I did not move any mountains but I am 'gradually' getting there.

Be blessed.

you can do it.. ask God for strength and don't give into the flesh. There is always great breakthrough in fasting and prayer.. fast on water (and if needed have some fruit juice)
I am on the 3rd day of a fast now and it is always so bles

Thank you so much for advice. I'll give it a try
 
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The first 3 days are the hardest. You expel all of the grumbling stomach acid by then. After that you can develop a white coating on your tongue as more toxins come out. Usually about 2-3 weeks. It pays to keep busy the first 3 days.

You're so right the first three days are the hardest.
 
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I fasted first with the church I went to, I don't know if I ever made it straight to the end. I know one thing for sure, trouble made me do my first 40 days & the grace of God, of course. I can tell you that was ordained because every single day on the radio, guess what the sermons were about? The scriptures I read were the scriptures that a I heard preachers speak from & the prayers of anguish I prayed were addressed. I had no food & no money to buy it & I spent the days in my room by myself. I find that I was able to fast if I could just be somewhere I could be alone & away from food, that I did not have to leave. Maybe you should take a 3 day vacation & leave civilization to pray & seek God. It is tough at first when it feels foolish but in the end you will hear from God.
 
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i feel like god is telling me to fast for 7 days but I cant make it pass 1 day I feel so guilty when I eat because I know I should be fasting. Its to hard I don't know what to do ?

Try to find bible verses that will encourage you and post them around your house. I placed this verse on my bed "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me. (Philippians 4:13 KJV)".
 
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that's a good idea thanks

You're welcome. It wasn't even my idea, I got the idea from someone in YouTube. Hope you find it helpful. If you have a android phone or an iPhone your should join instapray. It's an app where people pray all around the world.
 
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i feel like god is telling me to fast for 7 days
but I cant make it pass 1 day
I feel so guilty when I eat because I know I should be fasting.
Its to hard I don't know what to do ?


Have you heard the 'term' one moment/ step/ day, at a time ?

So, when I read 'fast, for seven days' ~ I read, "Starve for a week"

You would have more success, if you were to decide to leave out a few ingredients

for example,
the fries (chips) that comes with 'fish and chips'
potatoes in a 'roast dinner'
the bread, in a salad sandwich
the milk, in your cereal

In this way, you would still be fasting, from leaving out the 'high carbs'
and survive the regimen, in a healthy manner too!

just saying



dave
 
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