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[connermt]

I thought I saw a fasting thread bt couldn't find it so I thought I would put one/another one out here for discussion.

Why is fasting important/practiced?
What purpose does it serve?

I know little of fasting other than what it is & wanted people's opinions of it & how it has or has not worked for them

thanx

[superchick]

I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

[Todd D.]

Quote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. Still drink plenty of water.
Quoted for Truth.

[connermt]

superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day

[John]

Quote: So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day

There is no rule on how long one should do it. The Christian should be guided by the Holy Spirit....so you just listen to that small still voice.

[connermt]

John wrote: Quote: So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day

There is no rule on how long one should do it. The Christian should be guided by the Holy Spirit....so you just listen to that small still voice.

Point taken. Have you done it? If so, how long have you done it?
I have never done it, so I am curious about other's experiences

[John]

connermt wrote: John wrote: Quote: So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day

There is no rule on how long one should do it. The Christian should be guided by the Holy Spirit....so you just listen to that small still voice.

Point taken. Have you done it? If so, how long have you done it?
I have never done it, so I am curious about other's experiences

Yes I've done it...but there really isn't any point in telling you how long I've done anything because it's a matter of intimacy between God and I.

[superchick]

connermt wrote: superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day It really just depends. I have done it for 1 day and up to 3 days. I haven't gone a week. I might be able to as a grow into that. Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is personal. I think it would be easier if I didn't have to work. I get distracted when it's time to go to work again. You don't necessarily have to sit on a rock and hum. LOL. (Imagining you sitting indian style by a rock, next to a babbling brook, eyes closed, palms to the sky, ommm...) Visit a park or trail, and bring a big water bottle and hike for the day. That's how I got started. Don't make it streneous and crazy, your NOT trying to lose weight by fasting and then going on an intense hike, make it leasurily. Take a break and rest for as long as you want, that's really the idea. Drink plenty of water. It actually gives you energy. I will fast tomorrow, because I think that it will mark the day of the crucifixtion of Jesus. My on little thing, starting thinking about doing it this year.

[connermt]

superchick wrote: connermt wrote: superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day It really just depends. I have done it for 1 day and up to 3 days. I haven't gone a week. I might be able to as a grow into that. Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is personal. I think it would be easier if I didn't have to work. I get distracted when it's time to go to work again. You don't necessarily have to sit on a rock and hum. LOL. (Imagining you sitting indian style by a rock, next to a babbling brook, eyes closed, palms to the sky, ommm...) Visit a park or trail, and bring a big water bottle and hike for the day. That's how I got started. Don't make it streneous and crazy, your NOT trying to lose weight by fasting and then going on an intense hike, make it leasurily. Take a break and rest for as long as you want, that's really the idea. Drink plenty of water. It actually gives you energy. I will fast tomorrow, because I think that it will mark the day of the crucifixtion of Jesus. My on little thing, starting thinking about doing it this year.

I do that a lot when I go for walks or take the dog for walks or even a radio-less drive in the country on a nice summer day.
Thanks!
I would have never thought to combine the 2 like that - will definately have to give iit a go sometime

[eynon]

superchick wrote: connermt wrote: superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day It really just depends. I have done it for 1 day and up to 3 days. I haven't gone a week. I might be able to as a grow into that. Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is personal. I think it would be easier if I didn't have to work. I get distracted when it's time to go to work again. You don't necessarily have to sit on a rock and hum. LOL. (Imagining you sitting indian style by a rock, next to a babbling brook, eyes closed, palms to the sky, ommm...) Visit a park or trail, and bring a big water bottle and hike for the day. That's how I got started. Don't make it streneous and crazy, your NOT trying to lose weight by fasting and then going on an intense hike, make it leasurily. Take a break and rest for as long as you want, that's really the idea. Drink plenty of water. It actually gives you energy. I will fast tomorrow, because I think that it will mark the day of the crucifixtion of Jesus. My on little thing, starting thinking about doing it this year.

oh.......good idea, I feel that the spirit has been moving me in that direction(fasting).....tomarrow would be a good day to start and remember the sacrifice Christ made :-D

[superchick]

Eynon81 wrote: superchick wrote: connermt wrote: superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day It really just depends. I have done it for 1 day and up to 3 days. I haven't gone a week. I might be able to as a grow into that. Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is personal. I think it would be easier if I didn't have to work. I get distracted when it's time to go to work again. You don't necessarily have to sit on a rock and hum. LOL. (Imagining you sitting indian style by a rock, next to a babbling brook, eyes closed, palms to the sky, ommm...) Visit a park or trail, and bring a big water bottle and hike for the day. That's how I got started. Don't make it streneous and crazy, your NOT trying to lose weight by fasting and then going on an intense hike, make it leasurily. Take a break and rest for as long as you want, that's really the idea. Drink plenty of water. It actually gives you energy. I will fast tomorrow, because I think that it will mark the day of the crucifixtion of Jesus. My on little thing, starting thinking about doing it this year.

oh.......good idea, I feel that the spirit has been moving me in that direction(fasting).....tomarrow would be a good day to start and remember the sacrifice Christ made :-D :-D

[connermt]

Eynon81 wrote: superchick wrote: connermt wrote: superchick wrote: I fast because it clears my mind and let's me focus spiritually. It's like finding a quite space so that you can hear the wind. That would be the best way to describe how it effects me spritually, I can tune out the noise. I can get a better grasp spritually where I should be going by meditating, fasting and reading the bible. Fasting alone is not really helpful for me. I started off just fasting and meditating. But fasting and meditation leads you to the bible, it's like a reflex, so if you want to just start doing the first 2, I think it will lead you to the bible without you even realizing it. Fasting helps me listen to what God wants me to do, instead of what I want God to do for me. It humbles me. It is especially helpful in trying times. It puts me "in the zone". You should still drink plenty of water.

It's amazing that fasting for your body is actually a good thing. Unless of course you eat Doritos and Ho hos right after. This also leads to God's word on our diet, which is also amazing thousands of years later, how much sense it makes,but that is for another discussion.
Im not good at saying this is what it is for, and this is why God said it, I'm really not very well versed in the bible, Im just learning, but I can tell you what has made my faith grow and have more understanding of my purpose in life.

So is fasting, to you, the act of not eating for a period of time? How long do you usually do it? I would find it almost impossible to fast in peace & quiet & meditate (etc) for a whole day It really just depends. I have done it for 1 day and up to 3 days. I haven't gone a week. I might be able to as a grow into that. Jesus fasted for 40 days. It is personal. I think it would be easier if I didn't have to work. I get distracted when it's time to go to work again. You don't necessarily have to sit on a rock and hum. LOL. (Imagining you sitting indian style by a rock, next to a babbling brook, eyes closed, palms to the sky, ommm...) Visit a park or trail, and bring a big water bottle and hike for the day. That's how I got started. Don't make it streneous and crazy, your NOT trying to lose weight by fasting and then going on an intense hike, make it leasurily. Take a break and rest for as long as you want, that's really the idea. Drink plenty of water. It actually gives you energy. I will fast tomorrow, because I think that it will mark the day of the crucifixtion of Jesus. My on little thing, starting thinking about doing it this year.

oh.......good idea, I feel that the spirit has been moving me in that direction(fasting).....tomarrow would be a good day to start and remember the sacrifice Christ made :-D

That funny because I have considered the same thing......

[Plodder]

remeber the pharisees who would dres themselve with the intention to look like they were fasting. Saying I think ill fast just means that you are already reciving your reward for fasting...

[eynon]

Plodder wrote: remeber the pharisees who would dres themselve with the intention to look like they were fasting. Saying I think ill fast just means that you are already reciving your reward for fasting...

I remember that story, I wonder how exactly one dresses for fasting :lol:


course with my round face and stocky build I could fast for a month and people still wouldn't notice :wink:

[MJB]

connermt wrote: I thought I saw a fasting thread bt couldn't find it so I thought I would put one/another one out here for discussion.

Why is fasting important/practiced?
What purpose does it serve?

I know little of fasting other than what it is & wanted people's opinions of it & how it has or has not worked for them

thanx

A complete fast is no food or drink. Naturally, one should be eating a healthful diet and drinking plenty of water in his daily life, but going without food is much easier than going without water, so if you intend to abstain from both food and drink when you fast, be sure you are well hydrated before beginning your fast.

[cap'n queasy]

Quote: What purpose does it serve?

Temporary separation from the fleshly needs.

Try it.

[perdidochas]

connermt wrote: I thought I saw a fasting thread bt couldn't find it so I thought I would put one/another one out here for discussion.

Why is fasting important/practiced?
What purpose does it serve?

I know little of fasting other than what it is & wanted people's opinions of it & how it has or has not worked for them

thanx

Fasting is a form of self-denial. I'm not a big fan of it. If I lived by myself, I probably would fast more often, but due to my imperfection, I get grumpy when my blood sugar gets too low. I can usually be civil at work, but by around dinner time I get grumpy, and am on a hair trigger temper with my wife and kids--not a good thing.

When I was single, fasting worked somewhat for me. Every time I had a hunger pang, I prayed. It did put me in a spiritual state.