I'm about to embark on a fast....

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ToastAndTea

ToastAndTea

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I know the Bible says we're not supposed to announce when we fast as it should be a private and personal thing. But I have been struggling with some spiritual issues for a very long time and I believe God has told me I need to fast for a specific amount of time. I'd like to ask for prayer over this time, for direction, restoration of my relationship with God and healing in specific spiritual areas : ) Any prayers would be much appreciated.
 
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I'll pray for you.


And good luck. :)
 
love_comes_softly

love_comes_softly

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Praying for you during this time. I pray that you will feel how close God is and that you will feel without a doubt, how much He loves you.
 
levi85

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Lord bless ToastAndTea and this prayer, help to be spiritually strong. Lord please bless, and you be glorified, in Jesus loving name, Amen!
 
Ahwatukee

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ToastAndTea said:
I know the Bible says we're not supposed to announce when we fast as it should be a private and personal thing. But I have been struggling with some spiritual issues for a very long time and I believe God has told me I need to fast for a specific amount of time. I'd like to ask for prayer over this time, for direction, restoration of my relationship with God and healing in specific spiritual areas : ) Any prayers would be much appreciated.
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Hello ToastAndTea,

You are correct in that, Jesus said that when you fast, come your hair and wash your fast so that you don't appear to be fasting. The reason being is that you sabotage your reward from God when tell people that you are fasting. The same is true for praying out in the open being seen by people, and/or announcing it when you give to people, etc. Regarding this, Jesus said, "be careful not to do your good works to be seen by people." For those who do, their reward is the recognition of people.

Blessings!
 
theanointedwinner

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The purpose of fasting can also help gain spiritual insight

I believe it helps to have a blank piece of paper and a working pen, and have a fasting journal as well: "insights from fasting"

Feel free to drink water
 
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