This past week has been on fasting. We have explored what it is, how to fast, the effects of fasting, the power of fasting, and what you get out of fasting. I wouldn't tell anyone to fast unless I have done it myself. What I can tell you is, fasting is an experience. It really served as that reset button I needed to reconnect with God on a higher level. I felt cleansed. I felt renewed. I felt all around good. My reasons for fasting is personal, but I am believing God that everything comes to pass.
Honestly, I wasn't too excited about fasting. I wasn't even considering fasting. It wasn't until my boyfriend started his fast of no meats or snacks for 40 days that I actually became interested in what fasting actually was. It tried his best to explain it to me, however in the end, I had to experience it for my self. From 6am to 6pm I didn't eat anything for 7 days. Whenever I got weary or SUPER hungry I prayed and talk to the Lord. I read the bible. Fasting forced me to take my yearning for food and turn it into a yearning for God.
I say to you to experience fasting for your self. Food is not the only way to fast. You can fast tv, you can fast cell phones, you can fast video games, etc. I just say when you do fast, take it seriously. You must truly seek God. You must truly understand what you are doing and trying to accomplish.
Read Matt 6. That got me through my week of fasting. Until next time...
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