Please pray for me to have strength to do 40 day fast

[WilliamBo]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

 

[redleghunter]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. Thanks.

@Vicomte13 is a veteran of the 40 day fast. Perhaps he has some advice.

Praying for you brother that this time will be one of God's Grace and Peace in your life.

God Bless!

 

[“Paisios”]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

Praying for strength for your prayer and fasting, and that our Lord Jesus will grant you His peace.

Please pray for me also, in my weakness.

 

[DreadCthulhu]

Personally, I don't recommend that you do a 40 day fast. But if you're sure, I guess I'll pray for you.

 

[Call me Nic]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

I admire this, but perhaps you're searching for answers in the wrong direction. I'm not saying don't fast, or that you shouldn't, but I'm saying that once you reach the end of the 40 days, you might still feel exactly the same.

Perhaps the problem is rooted in dissatisfaction with your own faith? Not that you don't believe, that's not what I'm saying. But is it possible that there's a facet or aspect of your faith that you're not including or adhering to? I mean, we're all guilty of doing that so it's at least possible.

A Pastor friend of mine asked his 80 year old grandfather this question: "What is the key to being happy in life?" And the old man responded by saying, "Tell any and everyone you can about Jesus Christ." Perhaps, if you find yourself not doing this as much as you could, there is a lack of satisfaction. I know for me, that has happened.

Also keep in mind that the joy comes, primarily, from knowing that nothing you could ever do can save you, but that God has granted us a free gift in Christ through faith; even at that, you can be the most upright and perfectly spiritual Christian, but you will still struggle and have grief because it's apart of the experience. I highly recommend that, as you fast, consider and think about Job and the lessons found in that book. Also realize that nothing can ever keep you from being saved once you're saved - nothing can snatch you away from the Father's hands, or block you from the love of Christ, so if there's ever any doubt about that, refuse to listen to it because you've already been made free. The Devil could perhaps be trying to keep you from realizing how free you actually are.

I say all that to say this: If God's for you (which He is because you're saved), then nothing can be against you; you will succeed in your walk through Christ, you will be perfected in Christ. It just takes time. And I'm of course praying for you and for you to find peace within yourself.

Hope I was able to help at all. Much love brother.

 

[WilliamBo]

I admire this, but perhaps you're searching for answers in the wrong direction. I'm not saying don't fast, or that you shouldn't, but I'm saying that once you reach the end of the 40 days, you might still feel exactly the same.

Perhaps the problem is rooted in dissatisfaction with your own faith? Not that you don't believe, that's not what I'm saying. But is it possible that there's a facet or aspect of your faith that you're not including or adhering to? I mean, we're all guilty of doing that so it's at least possible.

A Pastor friend of mine asked his 80 year old grandfather this question: "What is the key to being happy in life?" And the old man responded by saying, "Tell any and everyone you can about Jesus Christ." Perhaps, if you find yourself not doing this as much as you could, there is a lack of satisfaction. I know for me, that has happened.

Also keep in mind that the joy comes, primarily, from knowing that nothing you could ever do can save you, but that God has granted us a free gift in Christ through faith; even at that, you can be the most upright and perfectly spiritual Christian, but you will still struggle and have grief because it's apart of the experience. I highly recommend that, as you fast, consider and think about Job and the lessons found in that book. Also realize that nothing can ever keep you from being saved once you're saved - nothing can snatch you away from the Father's hands, or block you from the love of Christ, so if there's ever any doubt about that, refuse to listen to it because you've already been made free. The Devil could perhaps be trying to keep you from realizing how free you actually are.

I say all that to say this: If God's for you (which He is because you're saved), then nothing can be against you; you will succeed in your walk through Christ, you will be perfected in Christ. It just takes time. And I'm of course praying for you and for you to find peace within yourself.

Hope I was able to help at all. Much love brother.

Thanks for the encouraging words.

I don't know why I struggle like this. There's some mental illness that runs in my bloodline, my parents and all my grandparents were atheists and lots of nasty spirits in my bloodline so I was basically born with demonic strongholds.

That's interesting you say I can't lose my salvation, there are many prophets on YouTube that I watched that say to guard your salvation with all your heart because you can lose it.

I honestly don't know if I'm free. I guess sometimes it feels too good to be true Maybe? I went through a lot when I was at kid and Adolescent and the only thing I knew was depression for most of my life. When I talk to other Christians I see how God doesn't brain depression at all, and many of them are so surprised that I even struggle with depression because I guess I'm very spiritual. A lot of people think I'm a mature Christian but I'm really not. I struggle really, really bad. Like I said, I feel like I haven't even begun to walk with God yet.

I'm not sure what part of my faith I'm not clinging to. I mean like I said I've tried everything to get out of this. It's like I was addicted to depression and drama and misery for so long

 

[Call me Nic]

That's interesting you say I can't lose my salvation, there are many prophets on YouTube that I watched that say to guard your salvation with all your heart because you can lose it.

Yeah, brother! It's a common teaching for false prophets to tell people that they can "fall from grace," but that's a lie straight out of hell. God wants us to feel secure in our salvation once we're saved.

Consider these scriptures:
Romans 8:35 - "Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or distress, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?"
Romans 8:38-39 - "For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord."

John 3:3 - "Verily, verily, I say unto thee, Except a man be born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."
John 3:16 - "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life."

Those two verses above in John alone declare the fact that being saved is a one time, irreversible event. Our salvation comes by being born again (a singular event), that is everlasting from the point of receiving it - meaning, it's unchangeable and irreversible. God is not going to simply wipe away your name from the Book of Life because you don't walk with him the right way, or because you repent not from your sin. Ephesians 2:8-9 says "For by grace are ye saved through faith and that not of yourselves, it is the gift of God: not of works, lest any man should boast." So, know and trust in the fact that once you believed on Christ, you were sealed and marked as a son of God and saved forever and ever.

 

[Call me Nic]

I honestly don't know if I'm free. I guess sometimes it feels too good to be true Maybe? I went through a lot when I was at kid and Adolescent and the only thing I knew was depression for most of my life. When I talk to other Christians I see how God doesn't brain depression at all, and many of them are so surprised that I even struggle with depression because I guess I'm very spiritual. A lot of people think I'm a mature Christian but I'm really not. I struggle really, really bad. Like I said, I feel like I haven't even begun to walk with God yet.

I'm not sure what part of my faith I'm not clinging to. I mean like I said I've tried everything to get out of this. It's like I was addicted to depression and drama and misery for so long

Brother, you're free. But with that freedom definitely comes struggles, because even though we walk spiritually after Christ, we are still living inside the flesh that causes us to sin and struggle. But God promises us that he will be bring to completion the good work he started in us, it just takes time brother.

 

[Bluerose31]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

I will pray that the Lord gives you the strength to do the fast and that he protects you during the fast. I pray that he heals you and protects you from all harm. God bless you.

 

[Presbyterian Continuist]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

The important thing: Is the Holy Spirit encouraging you to do this fast, or are you wanting to do it with the idea of solving your problems and somehow getting closer to God? I encourage you to consider
"Is it a fast like this which I choose, a day for a man to humble himself? Is it for bowing one's head like a reed And for spreading out sackcloth and ashes as a bed? Will you call this a fast, even an acceptable day to the LORD? 6"Is this not the fast which I choose, To loosen the bonds of wickedness, To undo the bands of the yoke, And to let the oppressed go free And break every yoke? 7"Is it not to divide your bread with the hungry And bring the homeless poor into the house; When you see the naked, to cover him; And not to hide yourself from your own flesh?…" (Isaiah 58:5-7).
Before you start, I encourage you to read Neil Anderson's "The Bondage Breaker" https://selfdefinition.org/hearing-voices/Neil-T-Anderson-The-Bondage-Breaker.pdf
After reading this, you might discover that you won't need to go on a 40 day fast to achieve your objective of greater victory in Christ. It would be a great disappointment to you that after going through the rigours of fasting for that period of time, that you are no better off than before; or that you might be consumed with guilt if you weren't able to sustain the fast without breaking it. Also, before going on such a fast, I really do suggest that you consult your doctor, because such a long fast may not be good if you have underlying health issues.
I am saying these things not to put you off if you are determined that this is right for you, but to encourage you to be careful and wise about it and make sure that you are doing the right thing to achieve the objectives you want.

 

[SaNcTaMaRiA]

I will pray. I think you are being to hard on yourself though. Remember Christ know we are imperfect. That is why He came. Pray and He will hear you.

 

[LoricaLady]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

Fasting can be very stressful to your adnreals. If they get bad, then other body parts start to weaken. Moses and Messiah fasted 40 days and nights, but we are generally not at their level of closeness to the Father.

A once a week all water fast, with prayer of course, can do wonders. I pray for your guidance and success in fasting however the Father wants you to.

 

[GracefulGalPal]

God will show you a sign or speak to you soon. Back when I completely denied him, he spoke to me through a dream to tell me that he loves and forgives me. He will say the same to you. I can feel that he is proud to see you work so hard to find him. That's what he wants. He wants us to put effort into finding him in our hearts. God loves you no matter what.

 

[Eisen Sphere]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

Just remember sunken eyes, sunken soul. Fasting to the point of psychical ailments will make your depression a lot worse. Godspeed

 

[Vicomte13]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

I have twice fasted on water for 40 days and 40 nights. Certainly one becomes more spiritual during the fast. Also chaste. God's presence is much more obvious. But coming out the other end, you are still you. Wiser, calmer for a time, but you.

 

[Vicomte13]

As a practical matter, when you fast for 40 days and 40 nights on water alone, you will lose a great deal of weight. I lost 55 lbs. both times I did it. By about day 28 or 30, the chlorine in tapwater will become overwhelming, and you will find yourself needing to drink bottled water, even distilled water. You will find that sunlight makes you feel very good. Your scars and skin problems will go away: the body scavenges the protein in those things things that do not fit your genetic code.

You will find yourself with a great deal of time, as you need to neither eat nor excrete.

 

[Greg Merrill]

Father, though fasting might be good, it will not be effective if the mind is not right. The focus seems to be a lot on WilliamBo instead of on You. I see a lot of the use of the word "I" from him. He seems to think he is trusting in You, when he really probably isn't, but on his "pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc." All these things are good, but the focus seems to be on him doing them (and possibly doing them in the flesh, rather than in the spirit), with fasting just being another thing planned to be added. If all these good things have not worked, fasting will do no better. Either they and You really are not beneficial, or they are not being done correctly, in true trust in You under the control of Your Spirit. Don't let him fall into hopelessness through ignorance and failure. Open his spiritual eyes to show him how to truly trust in You and how to use Your Word correctly, and how to yield to and work with Your Holy Spirit. The great missionary, Hudson Taylor, had to learn this same thing, and entire chapter is devoted to it in the book "Hudson Taylor's Spiritual Secret." "Let go and let God"when properly understood can sum it up. Not "let go and let your carnal nature just have it's way", but "don't depend on self and religious disciplines, but depend on God, and use the disciplines while doing that. Amen.

 

[GTW27]

Okay I found Christ about 6 years ago but I have not yet really fully surrendered. I've been struggling with depression, fears, poverty, and all kinds of generational strongholds all this time and I don't know how to break it. I feel like doing a 40 day fast is what I need to do. No matter how hard I try I just can't surrender and I just can't get the strongholds off of me. No matter how much I pray, fellowship, study, read, worship music, etc I just can't get free and walk in joy... I've done many long fasts but never a 40 day. I feel out of options of how to get free...

I've been seeking God for 6 years and it's just not happening and I don't understand why. So I feel like I need to do a 40-day fast to really break the chains finally. Please pray for me to have the strength to do the 40-day fast and not break it. I did a 27 day water fast recently and even that wasn't enough.... I need some serious deliverance. Thanks.

I was leaving but have been called back. The strongman has no power over those that submit. The strongman has no power over those that (By faith) lay it all down(and I mean everything) at the foot of the cross. To be Lord of your life means to surrender all unto Him. This does not take 40 days but perhaps 40 seconds. The 40 days He has already done for all of us. The fast that He requires comes after the perhaps 40 seconds, because then we are able and fully equipped to do His will. So the message is this; Lay it down, Lay it all down. Do this, and watch the strongman flee. Glimpses of freedom is not freedom but when The Son sets you free, you are free indeed. When reading over the post on this thread I have found many good responses and I would like to thank you all for helping a friend. And Williambo, may your 7th year be a year of rejoicing in Christ Jesus.