prayer and fast
Should I tell people I’m fasting and what should I tell them when people ask why I’m not eating?
Submitted by cheryl on Tue, 10/16/2007 - 01:11.People think that we should not tell anybody when we're fasting because of what Jesus said in Matthew 6:16-18.
What kind of fast is there and how to decide what kind of fast is for me?
Submitted by cheryl on Tue, 10/16/2007 - 01:10.Type of fasting
Supernatural absolute fast
Total abstain from food and water. This should only be attempted when God showed you very clearly that this is the fast you should take because it can only be done with God's sustenance.
Total/Normal Fast
Abstain from solid foods and beverages for 24hours. Take only water.
Partial/One-meal Fast
What do I do when I pray and fast?
Submitted by cheryl on Tue, 10/16/2007 - 01:09.If you've never fasted before or do not understand the purpose of fasting, you most probably do not know what you should do when you fast.
Someone once said, fasting without prayer is dieting, and it's true! When you fast, you're saying
"God, I choose to turn away from my routine, busyness and my needs to seek You because You're more important than all these."
What happens when I pray & fast?
Submitted by cheryl on Tue, 10/16/2007 - 01:09.There are definitely certain physical and spiritual symptoms to expect when you are fasting.
Some common physical symptoms are:
- Hunger pangs
- Light headaches and dizziness especially if you do not reduce your activity level
- Bad breath (There could be more to this list)
What is prayer and fast all about?
Submitted by cheryl on Mon, 10/15/2007 - 23:16.By definition, prayer and fasting is a time to voluntarily go without food in order to focus on prayer and fellowship with God. There are many examples in the Bible of why people fast, but fasting is the first sign of humbling of oneself before God and repentance.
