40 day water only

[Child of JC]

Praise God!! He has given me the grace to complete 40 days of water only.
Tomorrow I start to prepare my body for solid food. I'm taking 5 days to do so. Looking forward to a meal with my family on Pentecost.

 

[Lilly Owl]

Praise God indeed. (HUG)
Go slow when starting to get back into the food routine. Avoid those things that clogged your system in the first place. Namely processed foods.

Maybe this will assist you. How To Break A 40 Day Fast

 

[Mcrfan343]

40 day fast with only water? Wow, I wouldn't survive even a day without any food.

 

[jubileeLEE]

Awesome !! I pray you really heard from God during your fast. Were you active whiles fasting? That is working or any exertion that takes a lot of energy or were you able to just spend time in the Word & pray?

 

[Child of JC]

Awesome !! I pray you really heard from God during your fast. Were you active whiles fasting? That is working or any exertion that takes a lot of energy or were you able to just spend time in the Word & pray?

I started a new job half way through. It's a desk job but I had to learn a lot. My training went well.
I didn't have much energy, but I was able to perform my normal day to day activities. No exercising.

 

[jubileeLEE]

No exercising.
Yeah, I'm sure you still lost a lot of weight.

 

[Andres88]

Wow. Congrats. I can barely go a day with just fluids. And that's barely.
Examining your fast, did you achieve what you were looking for?

 

[Child of JC]

Wow. Congrats. I can barely go a day with just fluids. And that's barely.
Examining your fast, did you achieve what you were looking for?

My main reason for fasting was for an increase in spiritual hunger. Yes, I have been set back on the right path. My focus was swaying and now I'm re-focused on the King and His Kingdom. I was also praying for fire, miracles, baptisms, revival. I have not witnessed the outward things, but on the last day of the fast I had a dream. In the dream He told me He heard my prayers and I woke up crying and rejoicing. I believe this was a real message from God; an answer.

 

[SharonL]

How wonderful - God is very proud of you - and you haven't heard what he has prepared for you - you passed the test - now comes the assignment - look for it.

 

[Child of JC]

How wonderful - God is very proud of you - and you haven't heard what he has prepared for you - you passed the test - now comes the assignment - look for it.

Thank you for this encouragement!!!!

 

[HiddenChalice]

Wow.

 

[Kayeliz]

This might be a stupid question, but didn't you lose a lot of weight? I'm slightly underweight to begin with, not sure what I'd be like after a 40 day water fast.

 

[Another Lazarus]

didnt u take other stuff but water only ?
how bout syrup, softdrink, juice, coffee ?
how much do u weight be4 fasting

Jesus bless u

 

[Child of JC]

didnt u take other stuff but water only ? how bout syrup, softdrink, juice, coffee ? how much do u weight be4 fasting Jesus bless u

No, nothing but water.
I lost 40 lbs during the fast and they're all back

 

[Kayeliz]

Isn't that unhealthy? If I lost 40 lbs, I'd be somewhere below 70 lbs. Somehow, I struggle to see how that works.

 

[jubileeLEE]

Isn't that unhealthy? If I lost 40 lbs, I'd be somewhere below 70 lbs. Somehow, I struggle to see how that works.

No, fasting is very healthy. You lose water fat the first two weeks mainly, some fat & muscle mass. You probably would lose 25lbs not 40. It is essential to fast & pray for intense communion with God, to break strongholds that are otherwise unmovable & for deliverance. You never regret it. You can fast just meat, all liquid besides water & sweets, you don't have to start with a 40 day water only fast. You should start, however.

 

[Kayeliz]

My problem with fasting is mainly that I study and work, have very busy days, work with teenagers and can't take time off work. I need to function properly and I can't waste away in front of the teenagers, people would think I'm anorexic.

 

[jubileeLEE]

As I said K you don't have to do a full fast. Is there anything you do, like watching tv, reading other books besides the bible, socializing etc. , that you can give up for more time in prayer, meditation & the word? That is what fasting is really about, spending more time with God & denying yourself. If you can get protein and fiber drinks or just eat high fiber cereals & fruits along with the protein drinks you will not lose that much weight.

 

[Child of JC]

Isn't that unhealthy? If I lost 40 lbs, I'd be somewhere below 70 lbs. Somehow, I struggle to see how that works.

???? This thread was started because I was Giving God Glory and praise for enabling me to endure the fast. I believe He called me to it and He saw me through it.

 

[Kayeliz]

I'm sorry I asked. I didn't want to hijack your thread it just sounds like you're not even supposed to worry about your health at all when fasting. Sorry.