Fasting is a time to deny yourself and focus on God. I thought I’d let you in on a little secret; you know what you think about when you fast? FOOD! I’m thinking about: cheese burgers, potato chips, ice cream, peanut butter cups, …
Those that know that I’m fasting are asking, “So how long is your fast?” I tell them, “I don’t know.” I don’t have a specific day that I plan on stopping. I think I’ll stop the fast when I don’t feel like I want to stop fasting. Right now everything in me is screaming to have some peanut butter or chocolate; when I’m resolved to the fact that I don’t have to have what I want, then I have attained a level of discipline that fasting gives; when that happens then I’ll stop the fast.
Ok, well, I don't think I can read your blog any more because dieting is a lot like fasting... all you think about is FOOD!!! You have my mouth watering! Oh dear. =( I will pray for you as you walk through this that God's hand and blessing will be upon you!
ReplyDeleteYou just answered my question. "YOU CAN DO IT"
ReplyDeletePardon my stupidity, but I have heard of people fasting and never understood or have been explained the just of it. Where should I look to see the true meaning of fasting? When is it good to do it? Why do it? ETC... Like I said I've heard of it but never have looked into it.
ReplyDeleteHe should speak with Larry Swearingen. Larry is very knowledgeable about fasting. I have done a water only fast for a week and the Daniel fast in the last six months ( I know it does look like it LoL). I think it a symbol to God that you are willing to give up something and suffer just a little in your life. Nothing like the suffering He done for us. God has rewarded me after both fast. You also want to name what your are fasting for.
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