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There is no need to be re-filled because the Holy Spirit doesn't leak out of us. Fasting sounds great to the flesh but honestly its you trying to do something in the flesh to "twist" God's arm and get Him to do something for you. I am basing my statment on the bible. It says we live by faith not by fasting. Faith is confessing what you believe only...or I should say what is written until you fully believe it.
So then what to do? Start believing and confessing that Jesus is so close to you, He loves you so much and just begin to receive and be conscious of His love for you. There is nothing you can do for Him to love you more. Start listening to anointed messages that preach the grace of God. Start relaxing, Jesus did all the work for you on the cross but that doesn't mean you have to start working after your salvation. Depend on His finished work and unmerited favor toward you. The bible says when you don't know what to pray ask the Holy Spirit to interceed for you and begin praying in the Holy Spirit. Just start thanking Him for everything and praising Him for anything. Do it out of the knowledge of His love for you and not out of something you feel you have to do.
There are a few great books to read by Joseph Prince called Destined to Reign and the other is Unmerited Favor. These are great books and you can listen to his messages online.
These feelings are normal for most all christians even for pastors so don't think you are the only one going through this. People who say otherwise are either lying or dead. Religion will tell you these feelings are bad and you are away from God but truth be told they have no idea and are putting on a "holy" act.
Satan has the ability to give you these thoughts in your mind, this is his job so don't get upset or think God is mad at you or you are losing it.... just relax listen to a message about how much God loves you or start thanking Jesus for being with you right then and that He will never leave you....never feel condemned for anything, always confess your righteousness of God in Christ!
You are God's beloved.
This is true but there is still a place for fasting not because we are proving anything to God about who we are but because it often gives us more time to do what you suggest and that is to seek God. Jesus fasted and prayed so I wouldn't be dissing the practise. ANd yes I believe that fasting of TV and other leisure activities is good if food is not an option. It worked for David Wilkerson.
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