FASTING!!!
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Fasts are GOD CALLED. If you feel the Lord is calling you to fast for a specific reason, then you fast. And then you keep it secret and glean from it what the Lord wants for you.
If you have not had the call to fast, then don't. It does not make you more spiritual.
If you have not had the call to fast, then don't. It does not make you more spiritual.
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Fasting as I take it is important for you, not God. And should be a natural part of a Christians life. Somethings are too strong and need to be broken with much prayer and fasting. It's a way to submit your fleshly desires to spiritual ones.
Fasting is very powerful and more Christians should do it. Jesus said the deaf and dumb spirit was only exorcised through prayer and fasting.
I believe it also strengthens and deepens our spiritual growth while it weakens our flesh. Though I can't say where to find that in the bible at the moment.
I personally believe it helps open our minds to receive revelation from God. When you eat a heavy meal the blood rushes to your stomach to digest food so your mind may not be as energized but when you fast you don't use as much energy for digestion so your mind has more energy and I suspect more energy in our minds help its' spiritual enlightenment.
I believe it also strengthens and deepens our spiritual growth while it weakens our flesh. Though I can't say where to find that in the bible at the moment.
I personally believe it helps open our minds to receive revelation from God. When you eat a heavy meal the blood rushes to your stomach to digest food so your mind may not be as energized but when you fast you don't use as much energy for digestion so your mind has more energy and I suspect more energy in our minds help its' spiritual enlightenment.
I agree, that if God puts it on your heart to fast, then fast, but otherwise pray about it, if you feel its something that the Lord is leading you to do. Its not to be spiritual by any means, but simply whatever is in your heart that your needing answers too. Sometimes we need a desperate breakthrough in a situation, or needing strength to overcome something in your life. Its simply something that is between you & God.