(Newbie) 30 day water fast with god

yes is I’ve been able to get into the spirit a lot quicker and last night I had an amazing revelation, I recently purchased T.d jakes new book crushing, I was up will 3 am reading this, it’s an incredible book. A profit came to me and told me I have the key to someone becoming a follower of Jesus Christ. Someone in my family that has been hurt by a church! On day 9 now and my energy is pretty high worship music is everything litterly feeds my souls and body energy.... I felt like working out today lol I didn’t because I was told not to but yeah I’m feeling great. Thank god it’s worth it’s everyone should fast it’s in the bible for a reason I believe.

oh no, yes never solid foods and meat it’s too soon lol be careful! But congratulations that’s great 😃

‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.’”

I’ve been noticing that people announce their fasting WHILE they are doing it. We’re supposed to keep it a secret or there’s no reward for us. We need to be careful. And like the verse says, anoint thine head and wash thy face. Don’t appear to others like you are fasting with a disfigured face. Thanks for posting this☺️

I was reading dr. Myles Monroe’s book and he said the exact same thing I had absolutely no idea about this... but in my heart I was trying to gain more scripture and people to encourage... that is the only reason I chose to speak about it but next time I’ll do better.

Hello FopllowHisSteps,

Just FYI, when she says "a 30 water fast" she means that it is actually 30 days without food while only drinking water during that time and not 30 days without water.

Announce lol
yes I’ve been in his word! It’s really not that bad when you praise and worship... I’ve been reading a lot of books T.D jakes newest book crushing & the bible I’m trying to read it all by the end of my fast I might go for 40 days.. something in spirt tells me I know I need back what the enemy has stolen from me. It’s awesome though god presence is always there omg. I used to play piano I haven’t picked one up since 15 and I found myself playing yesterday for an hour it was only him. I was up doing bible study till 4 am last night & was up worshiping at 10 am still I have energy. Gods grace is incredible!

I just wanted to post the true definition of FASTING - The willful abstaining from natural pleasures for SPIRITUAL purpose.
Fasting without this purpose will result in failure. In the bible on several occasions it says we should all fast even children and breast feeding mothers... I know I was shocked also. I will abide by this forever! Please don’t be fooled by what a lot of people call fasting as Christians we must abide by the biblical terms of fasting. God bless everyone and thank you for the support on my journey! Day 10 so far I might extend this fast to 40 days, I’ll pray hard about it first though. Sorry for announcing or whatever but it’s kind of to late if u know what I mean ...

It’s difficult at first because the toxins your used to eating want to be fed and your basically saying no but the body wants it... the stomach is our greatest controller if you cannot control your belly you’ll always be whipped by the flesh as dr.myles says I believe that! I think that the body is quite still while fasting your hear and smell everything... everything is heightened including the spirit and you’ll be able to sense darkness a lot faster! God ultimately sees that your sacrificing the one thing every human has to do & blesses your for that sacrifice. I’m on day 10 now also doing pretty well 😊 thank you for asking for updates means a lot. Be blessed

The first thing I would say is, don't tell anyone when you fast. It is supposed to between you and God.

Regarding fasting, Jesus rebuked the Pharisees and religious leaders, because they did everything, (praying, giving, their works and fasting), to be seen by people. Jesus said, they had received their reward in full, which was the praise of the people. But regarding fasting Jesus said:

"And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.

The up side of it is that we get to pray for you and with you. God knows your heart. Godspeed. Don't be tempted by those nasty ham sandwiches.

Welcome Ebs! Will pray for you during your fast. Many blessings.

Joel 2:12-13 “Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.

Luke 2:37 Then she lived as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple but stayed there day and night, worshiping God with fasting and prayer.

Aww Thank you 😊 yes Godspeed all the way to heaven!

Do you have a book, chapter and verse for this? I don't remember reading anything about breastfeeding mothers being required to fast.

I enjoy learning about the body and mind. Have you read much about what is physically happening inside your body? Do you work or have to still go about doing chores? What you are undertaking is quite remarkable from a scientific standpoint. I’m sure there are some people who would be quite interested in your lab results if you had some done. The Creator engineered us so brilliantly. I believe that fasting is a way to connect more strongly with the Almighty, but it’s the how that perplexes me. I’m curious what hormones and chemicals are at play to make this possible. I’m curious if there is truly a DMT connection. Most people who go days without eating are doing so involuntarily, or reluctantly, so there is a lot of stress involved. This changes the hormones being released, and will alter outcome. Thank you for your continued updates. I hope you have someone with you to make sure you are safe. We wouldn’t want you getting in a car accident that will cause injury to yourself and others. I’m inspired to do my own fast, in search of some of these answers for myself. Be blessed and don’t lose focus. The point is connectivity to God not to see how long it takes to injure the body from deprivation. There is a difference between not allowing your cravings to control your actions and causing irreparable harm to your brain and organs from neglect. You want to hear Him...without seeing Him.

I have never really understood fasting. I thought that anything after the cross was purchased for us through the suffering of Jesus. Through the grace of God, whether it be healing, forgiveness etc. Some say they get closer to God, how much closer do you need to get if he lives within you. Getting back what the enemy has stolen has already been done through Jesus on the cross. His last words were "Finished" Some say the annointing in them increases. The annointing is the Holy Spirit, a person as such, how can he increase. The idea of fasting to "get something" from God whatever it may be was already done through Jesus not fasting. I don't mean to sound disrespectful to those who follow fasting I just feel that all things have been purchased through Jesus not your fasting.

Mark 2:19-20 Jesus answered, “How can the guests of the bridegroom fast while he is with them? They cannot, so long as they have him with them. But the time will come when the bridegroom will be taken from them, and on that day they will fast.

Fasting isn’t for favor, it’s for focus. My son is a goaltender in hockey. He always plays best when “starving”. When your stomach is empty is releases ghrelin, a neural peptide initiating hunger. When ignored, it releases other hormones and chemicals that clear the brain and improve focus and clarity. I assume it’s what God engineered to make us better survivors. If our goal is finding sustenance at that moment we should be more successful. If it’s to discern God’s plan for us, again, it should bring success. What happens to the brain if this process is prolonged is a mystery, but there are no miracles of Christ recorded before His fasting in the wilderness. Many people of many faiths have “spiritual experiences” from fasting. Weaken the body, strengthen the soul.

Thanks Hungry I can understand it the way you have written it. Something that may improve focus and clarity and not as works of the flesh to receive the favour and blessings of God.