-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
H
when U fast wash your face and anoint your head with oil (olive oil) and dont tell anyone U are fasting either. And the Lord God will give you the strenght to fast and help U through it.
matthew 6:16-18
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
matthew 6:16-18
Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.
But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;
That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.
I'm sorry to hear that you are struggling through this, Tintin. I have been in the same position when I did not hear from God for 9 months. It has to be one of the lowest points of my life, a bleak period when I even contemplated walking out on God.
Here are some ways I have heard from God. I am not saying all these would work for you; I just want to give you some helpful hints, if that is possible.
1. I have heard from God through external sources - a song which touched me, a sermon which seemed tailor-made for me, a prophecy in church, etc.
2. God has spoken to me through dreams about things which are about to happen or about decisions which I must make.
3. I have felt the urge of the Holy Spirit to do (or, not do) something. I consider that as God speaking with me.
4. This one is not exactly a channel through which I hear from God - sometimes, I do not hear from God at all. During those times, I tell God "Lord, I am stepping out in faith on this issue. Let things happen as per Your will." I then proceed to act using my reasoning skills, but the outcome is always as per God's will. There have been times when I have prepared and acted on an issue, only for nothing to materialize at the end of it. Whatever be the outcome, I take it as that was the will of God.
I hope this helps, bro. I am praying for you. Hang in there, for this too shall pass!
Here are some ways I have heard from God. I am not saying all these would work for you; I just want to give you some helpful hints, if that is possible.
1. I have heard from God through external sources - a song which touched me, a sermon which seemed tailor-made for me, a prophecy in church, etc.
2. God has spoken to me through dreams about things which are about to happen or about decisions which I must make.
3. I have felt the urge of the Holy Spirit to do (or, not do) something. I consider that as God speaking with me.
4. This one is not exactly a channel through which I hear from God - sometimes, I do not hear from God at all. During those times, I tell God "Lord, I am stepping out in faith on this issue. Let things happen as per Your will." I then proceed to act using my reasoning skills, but the outcome is always as per God's will. There have been times when I have prepared and acted on an issue, only for nothing to materialize at the end of it. Whatever be the outcome, I take it as that was the will of God.
I hope this helps, bro. I am praying for you. Hang in there, for this too shall pass!
F
I also want to experience that. To hear His words again speaks to my soul and feel Him. I always long to have a deep connection with God. I don't know but most people who spend their entire time reading His words, pray for a long period of time, seek His presence, have fasting and such are the one who are truly blessed because their soul are well-fed and filled with Holy Spirit. Just If we open our hearts to Him and build a deeper connection, i believe we will seek Him and hear from Him.
D
Just give up food, no eating. Obviously focus on prayer more than you normally would during this time. Drink whatever you want (though if you consume any alcohol in normal life, obviously none of that either). 24 hours is a start but I would recommend at least 2-3 days. Some people literally go a month but I have never personally done it quite that long.
AAAnd one last thought that won't leave my head...
You know that footprints poem, about how at his lowest points the guy saw only one set of footprints in the sand and wondered why God had left him, when God said that was actually the times that He carried the man?
I can't help thinking there's a similar thing going on when we can't hear God..
You know that footprints poem, about how at his lowest points the guy saw only one set of footprints in the sand and wondered why God had left him, when God said that was actually the times that He carried the man?
I can't help thinking there's a similar thing going on when we can't hear God..