I'm writing this only for the sole purpose of bringing glory to God. I've been fasting for about a week now for various different reasons. And today God healed me from a severe back pain (since 2014). While fasting I never once prayed for the back pain. But today Jesus healed me and made me realise that he's closer to me than I thought.
Can you tell me how the fasting is going? How's your hunger level? I will be starting my fasting tomorrow because I think that's what God wants me to do, is fast. I'm 16 and this is my first time doing anything like this. What is it like?
I love this for you. I've been thinking about fasting and this video popped up. i have some important decisions to make about my future and i have recently come back to God.
I just found my wife of 21 years texting another man everyday for the last 30 days or so in secret. We have six kids and I’m devastated. I’m heart broken and angry writing this from one of my kids room at 3:30am. We go to church and pray together everyday. Thank you for this video. I feel I should fast for 3 days to get closer to God and give me direction with this. Please pray for me. My name is Thomas.
Remain strong in the confident hope that God is more than enough for your situation!! We wrestle not flesh and blood but principalities. Remain steadfast in the word and prayer. I am praying for you as well brother.
When I fast, I personally chose to cut out the socials, secular music, napping, cussing, watching movies and shows and replace these things with holy activities like reading something educational or the bible. I also replace those movies and shows with movies and shows are about bible related. I go outside to enjoy the creation of God, maybe a picnic or a walk or a workout, the videos I watch for entertainment are biblical cartoons on TH-cam . I feel like it brings you even closer to God. These things that I cut out are big distractions. You also start to feel more grateful for everything God has done for us. You feel relief and stress free. I definitely recommend. God bless all of you, I love you and I pray all is well.
You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
Im orthodox and fasting is totally different in our tradition. You see, fasting is for 40 days, bacause Jesus fasted for 40 in the desert. Now, no modern human being can live 40 days without food, so our fast is founded on the tradition of not eating anything that comes from an animal like meat, milk or eggs. Also in the original tradition any kind of oil, including vegetable oil or olive oil is excluded. Also alcohol is excluded. So, for 40 days you can eat just boiled vegetables and bread. In orthodox tradition it is often said that food is just a little piece of the fasting. You should refrain from any kind of earthly pleasure, so in the fast period, which we are rn until Christmas, you should not experience sexual prealures if you decided to fast, nor you should party. Also very importnt in fasting is to not argue. An orthodox bishop once said: "It is useless the fact that you don't eat the flesh of animals, if you eat the flesh of humans". Also in fasting you should be more kind and have more mercy. We also have the idea of "black fasting", where you can't eat anything, just water and some practice it especially in monastery. Also: You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
Started day 1 and I was tempted to eat I actually ordered food and said I’ll start my fast tomorrow then I was convicted and canceled it and said no I can’t keep pushing this back I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me !!! I have to lose this weight and I will lose this weight !!! I am bigger then I ever been weighing 245 and I know God got me this time I feel his arms around me as I said over and over no I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me I don’t need food . Thank u God ! The more I said that over and over the fuller I became u will be tempted but God beats temptation
This is so beautiful. Now, remember to read the scriptures while you fast, Okay? Read a lot of it. That way, the bonds of wickedness like: a lack of self control, gluttony will be broken off your life. Minus the abstinence from good, the reason fasting seems hard is because people are idle during their periods of fast. I enjoyed fasting when I learnt that I could read a lot of my Bible, read a Christian book (like a Kenneth Haggin's book, etc,) listen to a message (like one from Ita Udoh's channel), etc So try these out while praying that the different bonds of wickedness be broken off you
@@beatricebenibo9807 The way you wrote, "the bonds of wickedness like: a lack of self control" is exactly the words I have been looking for. Thank you! When I have fasted in the past it was not intentional. Grief strikes us all differently and for me the world ends. I can't eat. I can't sleep and my mind constantly implores for God's help. All the things we are meant to do to fast. Not telling anyone, speaking and praying to God, having a purpose and abstaining from food come naturally out of despair. So although the time is horrible for me the miracles do come as the natural law of fasting works. SO to fast when I'm not in despair is so difficult that step 1 of even finding the purpose, why? is hard to establish. So what's my point? Beatrice your words, "the wickedness of lack of self control" is my number 1 issue and you've helped me find my ultimate purpose for number 1. Thank you. God Bless. May God be ever present in your life. Thank you
Step 1- Pick a Purpose Step 2- Stop Eating (Water if very famished, follow up with prayer immediately) Step 3: Keep it between you and your Lord Step 4: pair Fasting with Prayer 🙏 1- Pick a Purpose “He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished.” Matthew 4:2 NRSV-CI “He said to them, “This kind can come out only through prayer.”” Mark 9:29 NRSV-CI Step 2: Day 2 & 3 are hard Food- Daniel 10:23 3): Keep it between you and your Lord ““And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.” Matthew 6:16-18.NRSV-CI 4- Fasting + Prayer
Could the purpose be just because the Bible says, "when you fast?" I sometimes don't have anything specific that I need, want, or am seeking God about, but I still feel like it's important to deny the flesh and draw to God in prayer, praise, and study.
@@michaelmappin4425denying the flesh & drawing closers to God as you wrote, that's the purpose of fasting, we don't need the bible to tell us that, it's common sense. Happy fasting!👍
I can only go 3 days. I usually do 2 days fasts every week. Any tips for going THAT long? I found the 3 day fast made me feel rough for a few days after. Think I ate too much when I broke the fast tho. Cheers
I did my first fast yesterday. No food or water for 12 hours. I didn’t tell anyone and no one noticed I was fasting. I prayed at the beginning. I told God that I submitted to His will and thanked Him for saving me and all the blessings He’s bestowed upon me. I prayer talked to Him all day long. Then about 15 minutes before I was to have my food I prayed to Him again. I delivered my fast to Him and all the desires of my heart flowed through my words and I just kept praying to Him. I denied my self and my flesh by not eating. It’s so simple to do. I will keep fasting and I know I’ll get better at it. I might drink water next time.
Hello... Please let me point out some things. The aim of fasting is not to go hungry but to seek God's face. It's good to fast on a day when. You are quite free from secular work, or even if you have secular work, you can cut out some hours to spend with God. Fasting helps to break the bonds of wickedness in our lives. Do read Isaiah 58 and Zechariah 7 for more understanding. During fasting periods, we learn the ways of God. Please do not only go hungry without actively reading your Bible, or listening to a message, or listening to an audio recording about Jesus during a fast season. Please reach out to me if you want more understanding. Thank you
I woke up today and Holy Spirit said “Don’t you want to fast?” And I said nah and I ate. And saw this video. I’m fasting now for sure. Thank you Holy Spirit and also you for being a vessel. ❤
You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
For me, especially when I eat before reading through Bible, 😅my spirit feels weaker and I get sleepy. And when I read before eating, the Holy Spirit feels stronger, His Holy Presence, I feel it more. So yeah! Just a bit of experience! God Bless guys! God is with us in fasting
As someone with an ED and medical disorders I want to fast but I literally can't afford relapse. I pray the God gives me the strength I need to overcome this obstacle.
Me too, I was thinking on fasting on electronics but I am not sure anymore, but the Holy Spirit is urging me to fast, but God know that I can not do it about food because I only think about it as a diet, and can not place my heart at the right place, so I’ve came to the conclusion on going after the electronics but this video made me doubt that, I will pray for God give me an answer on this
i’ve been fasting for 3 days and God has been moving! I’ve been delivered from things i never thought i would be, i’ve came to realizations on things ive never even been worried about. if you are thinking about fasting do it!! You are so loved
@@stephanielove2662 lol same here. The smells are what really get me. im 29 hours into my water fast. I did a 2 day omad prior to that. I find reading the word, praying, or meditating when im tempted is very helpful.
So I'm doing a 24 hour fast. I drank a lot of water and got on my knees and prayed to him and asked if I could have a job by tomorrow. I'm so tired of being stuck at home. ...I didn't touch any food but water. ...I hope something happens. I'm not asking for anything crazy like materialistic stuff. I just need a job. I'm so tired and I need help. I told him to give me signs. ...I trust him ~ ...I'll keep doing fasting as well...~
@@Rhema-Jesus You bet. Working as a server at dennys currently and got a couple tips myself. Still in training but I'm learning faster and better ~ God is good ~
This may not be in his plan for you right now, but God has wonderful things planned for you. He will give you all you need, he will provide for you. “Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
I have been feeling the need to Fast for a long looooong time. I believe that the Lord has been putting it in my heart , but I've been procrastinating. Lord, please help me to stop deley and do Your bidding.
I’m relieved you mentioned the point not to lie when fasting and say you’re not. Every time I say I won’t be eating, the FIRST question I’m asked at home is “Are you fasting?” It’s always the first thing they assume. And they’re right😭. So from the get-go, I tell my mom and sister I’m fasting so they don’t ask me the question later (which they always do). Others don’t know I’m fasting, just those at home since they see me all the time and know I always eat💀😅. So with them it’s inevitable, hence I just tell them that way they don’t need to cook for me and have the food not be eaten. Watching from South Africa🇿🇦❤️.
When Jesus said to not tell others to fast it was specifically to not boast, as fasting is a way to draw near to God and to draw near to God is to humble yourself. I tell my boyfriend so he doesn’t worry for my health if I fast, and try to get me to eat something, and I tell my mom if she worries or I feel like I have to. You telling your household, just so they are aware and can accommodate for the fast and not worry, is the right thing to do in my opinion. God Bless You ❤️
Fasting is not simply about food, its about self-control and dignity towards God, its one of the 5 Pillars you have to raise in order for God to make you a House in Paradise so whenever you fast take control over sin by being holy. Never forget, God loves the pious and humble people with humility, like prophet Job
If you've never thought about it, that reveals a lot about your scripture reading, leadership in the church, and understanding of biblical practices, but I'm glad you are now aware. Glory to God!
I did know about fasting and knew it's benefit, but I didn't think that one day I will be able to do it because I love food a lot. But now I know that we do not live by bread only but by the spirit of God. And now I am able to do the fasting with the help of the Holy Spirit ❤
I was fasting last Friday and was thinking to myself "why the heck am I doing this? maybe I should stop fasting so much." This was a much needed video. Thank you
Please pray for me as I fast for My daughter’s healing and deliverance from autism. She is 9 years old and has had some improvements, but I believe for a full healing and deliverance because that’s the God I serve. She will be a testament to his power and glory in Jesus name!
Please do read scriptures on healing. Play an audio Bible near her bed. Do not complain or murmur (ask for forgiveness if you have made negative confessions in the past). Ask for forgiveness for any open door you, your husband or your ancestry has opened and trust that Gods will be done. Do read books by Smith Wiggles worth. This will increase your faith
I got really sick for awhile and was ready to give up I was suffering so so bad. as a unbeliever cried out to god and then I had this urge not to eat for like a week I pushed though and to my surprise completely changed me in that time I heard God from then on. I suffered from a serious wheat allergy or intolerance my entire life until I was 33. From that fast on my life became supernatural, spiritual I can see the magic of God. I haven’t fasted for awhile but I know it’s about time. This guys telling the truth if you want something great for your life, fast
When I fasted around Easter I did it for Good Friday until Easter and my oh my I felt the Holy Spirit like never before and that feeling was the best feeling in the world it’s indescribable like when a mother has a baby the feelings I can’t put into words I wanted to keep feeling it I felt the holy spiritual for about a month! I felt so close to Jesus and wanna feel like that everyday!
How do you feel the Holy Spirit? I can't fast because it's too hard and scary and I promised myself never to do it again after someone called the ambulance on me so I'm not sure how to do it please help? I been a Christian my whole life of 30 yrs and never really felt anything and I read my Bible a lot and I try to pray when I can think of things to talk about... I feel stuck. Is there some easier alternative or substitute to fasting that could help me experience God? Fasting makes me not feel good.... I get shakes and dizziness and confusion after about 12 hrs of not eating and I start fainting when it gets really bad, so it's definitely not something I want to experience anymore. I'm out of ideas sadly... :/
@@SilverStarFourtake it slow. You can try fasting in the mornings (skip) breakfast or even skipping things like lunch or dinner (your preference). But start with something like this until you build the strength to go days on end. When you feel hungry turn to the word and talk to God. All He wants is His children to rely on Him. So, find your purpose and find a scripture that matches your purpose and go from there. But remember what you are doing for the LORD shouldn't "hurt" or "painful". Drink plenty of water and ask the Holy Spirit for the purpose of fasting if you're unsure. But be kind to yourself and don't overthink it. God got you but first YOU have to make your mind up. Love you through Christ and hope this. helps.
@@SilverStarFour I totally agree with @SilverStarFour also ask your doctor that’s what it said in the video cuz some diabetics cannot fast cuz they need sugar I am not a Doctor or have a medical degree to give you an answer. But I would also start slowly like SilverStarFour said maybe just eat breakfast skip lunch and eat a Barry small dinner or try to go maybe 24 hours without eating and just drink water 💦 cuz water is very filling. Pray and pray 🙏 to Jesus about it talk to your pastor or your Christian sisters. I can’t tell you how it felt it was indescribable but the best feeling I have ever felt in my life I love my 5 children but the feeling I couldn’t even compare to that! I felt as if Hesus was right next to me everyday everywhere I went I smiled non stop it was just an experience I pray I one day EVERYONE will feel. I’ll also pray for you after you try to do what SuperStarFour and I said and take our advice and ur pastors and Christian sisters advice and Doctors advice please comment and let us know how it went. God bless you and your family 🤲 🙏
@@SilverStarFour I agree with Powerofdatongue, but would also like to add that it is warned against so strongly desiring 'experiences' or a 'sign'. We are to walk by faith, not by sight or experiences. YES, it is beyond wonderful to experience Him, BUT what is more important is, remaining faithful whether you ever receive that or not. Remember He said, "if you love Me, obey Me". The Holy Spirit is there to help you obey and you can know that by your desire to be obedient.
@@Victoriawhy Hi, thanks for the advice but I'm looking for an easier alternative that doesn't involve fasting or any kind of uncomfortable thing I'm not entirely okay with in order to get closer to the Holy Spirit or experience the Holy Spirit. Do you know if there something else much easier I could do that would help? I'm reading the Bible a lot and memorizing it to start with... so I'm trying to see if that might help instead. I am starting to feel really lost on what other things to do so that's why I try to ask to see if anyone might know an easier way. Thanks for the input though. I wish I could feel okay doing those things but it's not something I feel okay with as an option.
I am doing this for my financial debts that drowning me in depression and anxiety aside from court case filed against me by my own relative. I believe God will never forsaken and abandoned me and make me triumphant and overcome these obstacles in my life. I do 6pm to 6 am fasting
I tried fasting for the first time a week ago, didn’t realize I was getting sick during it, and had a rough time, but went 10 hours Excited to try again. Hallelujah!
When I did a fast I prayed to God to talk to me in a dream.And I normally never asked that I just say protect me in my dreams.The only thing I ate before my fast was a chick Fla sandwich meal which, was about 4:30.After I ate that I had my first communion class at 6:30 on Wednesdays.Then I came back home and I took a shower and I was really tired because I got home at 8.And my brother came over that same day from collegethat was 1 hour away so keep that in mind.I was just laying in my bed on my phone until 10:20 and decided to go to sleep.I don’t know what time it was but, he came into my room to ask me if I wanted food because his girlfriend was hungry and they wanted jack in the box .I simply said no but he keep saying if I was sure because he knew I haven’t ate anything but the chick Fla.But I said I was fine and that I’ll eat in the morning. And when he left my room. That’s when my dream started.The dream was I was doing a birthday party in our backyard because we have a pool.And my brother invited like 6 friends over.But we were having fun jumping in the pool having a good time but when I was going to jump in the pool.One of his friends pushed me hard to fall into the pool.didn’t think much of it but I was kind of frustrated.Then that same guy and more friends went and open the gate by the fence to leave and left for like 10 mins.And in the dream I didn’t know what they were doing.i don’t remember much but,I was sitting on a table and it looked like a bench.and then they came back and sat on the table. I didn’t realize at the time but the guy who pushed me hard sat right next to me.And then I just yawning with my hands up and was leaning to the right and my hand touched like a receipt. And God told me to in the dream to reach my hand out again.And then I grabbed a bag of cocanie.Once I saw it I turned to my right to see who did I grab it from and it was that guy who pushed me into the pool.And I got up immediately from the table and run to the fence and throw it out and down to a sewer. After I did that that guy was telling me why did you do that, that’s wasn’t yours and pushing me around . And before I said anything I said what’s your name and he said Blake. Then I was telling him “You don’t know what your doing to yourself” “Jesus can save you from your pain” “ this thing is nothing and it’s not going to help you in the end.”He was just not listening to me and getting mad and pushing me just like how he did at the pool. I can tell in the dream he is a very aggressive person.And I wanted to change that because I can from addiction too and Jesus saved me. And I kept explaining to him about Jesus because he wanted to help him because I knew what he was feeling. After I woke up from that dream In shock because I was talking about Jesus and that’s what I prayed for.And I had to go school in the morning but I just wanted to tell my brother in person and not over text .If he had a friend named Blake but I had to wait.Once I got home I asked him and he said yea and why. And then I told him my dream.And after I said the part where I grabbed a bag of coke he said “wow that wild because he’s a plug and he’s a pothead and know for being an addict”. And the shocking part thing is he recent just started talking.To him after a while. Wow this just shows fasting is a perfect way to closer to god even if you doubt it but this is one story I will never forget.
Wow, this is amazing!❤ Thank you for sharing your experience. I love to hear other people’s experiences and what God did for them and more! Glory to God! God is amazing! God bless you and have a good day/night! Always remember God/Jesus loves you!❤ Hallelujah!🙏🏽
Try asking those in your dream what is the date and time and watch them turn into demonic entities dreams are a realm of extreme difference to this world as if we enter into a bond where teachings are from controlled demons . Its strange but those 2 questions can make your dreams turn into nightmares.
Whenever I'm fasting everyone suddenly gets very generous with their food😂 They always offer and I just say, "No thank you, I've eaten" Bc it's not a lie, I have eaten😂
Once again Teacher, you always come out with a video that's always relatable! Fasting is LITERALLY what I need to shake things up with the bad habits I've been doing. Amazing how God works in our life. This channel has truly been a blessing in my life and for that, I thank you. May the holy spirit continue to work through you because this is your calling. Again thanks teacher and God bless you always.
Last month by God's grace, I did a 21 days fast and God healed from a chronic Pelvic pain I had had for 14yrs. It all takes God's grace, discipline, patience and focus during the fast coz sometimes you'll feel like giving up but you have to press to the mark. God is forever faithful
Here is another important tip for those planning to do a prolonged fast (over 72 hours) I recently did my first serious fast, almost 100 hours which is close to being 4 days, and I felt great after the second day. Mental clarity and physically I had more energy. By the 3rd evening I wasnt even hungry anymore. When I started eating again, I decided to eat chicken. I cherished the meal since I hadn't eaten in so long and I got a head rush of ecstasy. But let me tell you... All night I was on that toilet asking God for mercy. Lol. I had to go about 4 times in total and every time it was explosive and painful. When you start eating again, DO NO EAT SOMETHING HEAVY. Eat something like vegetable soup for a day or two. Your stomach needs time to adjust.
Lol that reminds me of when I was fasting for the lord after 2 full days and I went to eat pizza and when I did my stomach felt like crap made me wished I kept fasting lol and also what you said is true fasting does give mental clarity and also it gives you this extra energy even though your not eating and God allowed me to realized that people making you think you need to eat all the time and that's not true that which they are saying can leave you to doubt yourself in fasting which is an evil spirt. Also thanks for the reminder and God Bless you
God is perfect in his timing. This video popped up just on time. Thank you, Jesus, through this man and this lesson you have taught through this man in Jesus' name, Amen.
I am muslim and it is Ramadan month month for us, I love that we have similarities. Christianity's concept around fasting is beautiful and very much interesting to me, thank you for your thorough and clear explanation 😊
I am currently on another 3 day fast. I have to agree with others in the comments that once you get past day 2, it becomes a lot easier, at least in my experience. Easier in the sense that I feel God pushing me to new limits more vigorously, indeed growing closer to Him spiritually and physically, and the silence and peace that I have in my head is just pure serenity. I have not gone over a 3 day fast yet but I know I can. Thank you for this video, a great reminder and help for me. God bless all of you and keep your eyes on Jesus, not your own limits, let Him strengthen and establish you. “For with God, all things are possible.” ✝️❤️🔥
One thing I know about my first attempt fasting was I got weak flesh wise I felt calm in a soft weak way Im slow to anger and I'm more focus but when I broke fast I became more human like and did wrong things Fasting is powerful and it brought out my spirit and I do desperately need it to reveal to me,one day we will all go home but let's rejoice and pray we still have time left not much but still ❤❤❤
I have fasted once for 24 hours. I didn't look to any specific guide but I also used water and prayer as a way to fight hunger, so I am glad I got that right! While walking around the town at dinner time, I met a homeless person who asked me if I had some money to give him. I went to the nearest place where I could buy warm food and bought him food...it was not easy to not buy food for me but I resisted. I was not able to find an answer to my questions at that time: maybe I did not pray enough and probably the reason that time was to "see how it is to fast". I should do it again with a specific purpose and probably pray more.
So I have an exam in 2 days, but that fear has already been dealt with-all glory and thanks to God for the wisdom He gave my dad, with which my dad used to advice me. {God bless our moms & dads :) } Point is, there was this video about "How to read" and this video was on top, on my TH-cam page👀. I chose this video, and to be honest, I'm not fasting right now, and I don't really plan to, but the fact that God solved my exam problem so I can watch this video is really wonderful. I know God's leading me somewhere...I dont know where but I pray that as time goes on, my faith will grow. Thank You Lord for this video, you know what is good for us. Oh and Jesus Loves you too❤! You, your team and everyone else!
I’m being led to fast 40 days and 40 nights like Jesus did.. longest fast I’ve done is 21 days and did that twice. I really need to die to my flesh and come alive more in the spirit. I rely on food for comfort and want to be rid of idols. God showed me in a dream I was in a room with unclean spirits and I was praying them away and they wouldn’t go. Jesus reminded me that some don’t go without prayer AND FASTING. And immediately I knew what I had to do. My parents go away for 2 months in September, this is when I will do my 40 days, without distraction from my time with God. I will still work at my job just cut down my hours to really pray, read scripture and other spiritual material. My spirit man has been craving this for a couple years now. And after I would like to implement short and more frequent fasts.
I feel God started to talk to me again🥺😭 Finally😭 today I’m doing my fast after so long. And this cane to me without event searching. Thanks a lot for your presence oh lord 😭😭😭 I desperately needed to know you are there with me😭
As a diabetic, it's hard to fast, for me, for 24 hours. I can usually miss one or two meals. Don't push it, I don't believe God wants you to pass out. Fast as safely as you, make it count...sugar actually spikes when you don't eat, so just becareful... God knows you're trying ...God bless
@@soni7949 why don't you adjust your basal rate if on a pod or increase your lantus if self injections or just take a correction dose of fast acting insulin? I'm a diabetic as well
Thank you so very much for addressing the topic of Fasting! It's so true that if we try to "fast" without prayer, it's basically a diet! Prayer is crucial and goes hand in hand with fasting!!! I'm struggling trying to commit to Fasting and need help from the Holy Spirit to approach it in the right way and correctly incorporate it in my work life! Thank you again for the lesson and God bless you immensely 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The main thing in fasting is not prayer though...it's hearing God speak... and that will mean reading your Bible or studying. Remember you are waiting on God, and you are waiting on Him to hear him speak, not you coming to talk...... Prayer is you talking, Studying and reading is you listening. Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong. Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few. The reason why you decide to fast is not to come talking, but listening to hear what God will say. Prayer only comes when you have heard him speak....it's your response to the things he said.😊 I hope you understand? And since you have a work life... just set some hours daily aside and be in his face hearing from him..that is fasting.
@@johnjustice4420both are needed to be in a genuine relationship with The Lord. But yes, people should realize that prayer in fasting is not about getting what you want but a humble conversation, making space for Gods voice to come through. The Bible shows us that prayer is what we do when we fast, but how we pray is important. It should involve our awareness of scripture because then we know who we are talking to and how to respond- this helps us not pray blindly
Thank you for the clarification between true fasting and sacrifice and mourning. I think this is so important for the church body to understand. Whether we understand or not, abstaining from food is a gift from God to transform our bodies and our Spirit.
Can someone pray for me? I really want to fasting for two days. The reason is my best friend. He doesn't believe in God and Jesus and I want to fasting because I want to trust Jesus in his steps, what he will do with conversations about God and that my best friend wants to know more about Jesus.I know I can’t control his opinions but I can pray for him. Can you please pray for me that I can do this fasting and that my best friend finds Jesus?
Father in the name of Jesus, I pray for our sibling father, you know that you’re trying to reach out to as many people that are willing to accept you as a Lord and Savior, who died on the cross for our sins and rose again father, I know the enemy is trying to attack and you’re trying to prepare us for war, so I pray no matter what distractions come our way that we focus on the ultimate goal which is you? I pray that we will stick to your word every single time we feel weak, worried stressed, having anxiety having depression, thoughts, Lord, help us to have unwavering faith help us to fight the battle. You want us to fight help us to stay strong and you, because we know that this is the best decision that we could ever make in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
The Holy Spirit is working HARD today, I happened to have been wanting to fast but was struggling to get started so I did one meal and felt like it wasn't enough. Thank you for this video brother! God bless you! (This took place today because I work overnight so talk about timing)
Ive been thinking about fasting lately for the first time, just then this video came up. Thank you lord. IVM Thank you so much aswell, youve taught me and millions about our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You have inspired so many. Thank you. Keep doing what you do. Praise Jesus and have a good day everybody❤❤✝️
Every single time I have had something on my heart over the last 3 months whether it’s been a concept or question within 2 days a video about it comes out on this channel. This is truly anointed and Holy Spirit lead.
I was just about to give up when I remembered in a video it says “when u about to sin run to God” and that’s what I did I told God help me with my hunger then I looked up fasting video in the Bible then I click on this video .. I feel so much better and have 5 hours left until I can eat. I’m fasting a whole day I did this before it was mucccch easier but now my mind was thinking about that pizza😭. But I’m all good now thanks to this video and thanks to God always ❤🙏
For the last month I’ve been craving to fast. Over and over all I can think about is fasting. I’m starting today and going for at least 3 days. May God give me the strength to complete this!
I been failing my fast for about a few weeks now. My enemies sabatoge my peace to destroy my fast. Very hard, but seeing how many are going through the same is truly helping. Thank you for this video.
I just started fasting last november 15 for the byzantine fast until december 24. During the day, i try to meditate on my bible and do a 1 hr walk of prayer and talking to God. I’m not sure if i’m doing anything right but i do feel so refreshed pr relaxed like the holy spirit’s really strong. And yeah, the first 3 days that i didn’t eat made me lose my mind 😂
@@user-j1spswelskisj yes i do. For anyone asking i stopped til the 5th day of no food since it really made me weak. Now, i decided just to fast everyday for 40 days. Only eating at 6:00 pm.
The Orthodox (probably what you mean by Byzantine) fast is to eat one meal after 3pm (if you can), and abstain from meat, dairy, oil, and alcohol (except on various days when the fast is lighter.) Many have abstained from all food, and even water, for 40 days leading up to Christmas or Holy Week, but the prescribed fast is not so strict as that.
This Daniel fast has been hauting me, i tried once and i failed. My braim preassures me to do it again, so i prayed to God that if that worrie and pressure wasnt him, take it away. And he shows me the meaning of fasting, and reminds me of your video. May God be blessed. Amén
The fact that I saw this video before I fast tmrw with my brothers and sisters in church tells me this is genuinely God showing me this. God bless everyone who read this comment🫶🏻
Haven't fasted since i was a kid, 20 years later about to finish a 12hr fast and its an eye opening experience. Thank you Lord for seeing me through. I need to do this more often
Hey, I want to fast to get closer to God but i feel so weak and when I see food I'm just starting to think.. oh.. maybe someday I'll do fasting. I'm so sad I don't know what to do.
@@poco12331 Hello! Aww, don't be sad. You know why ? Because God Is so Amazing, He knows your very heart and desires. You're blessed just because of that. You want a closer relationship with The Lord! He sees and He knows! I would suggest starting off slow. Don't try to fast for 40 days, like Jesus! LOL Start with a few hours and gradually, over time, do more. You can follow the Biblical example if fasting, in regard to, what to obtain from. From what I know, you obstain from or stop consuming any food, beverage, of course defiling your body with fornication, smoking or drinking are all forbidden. Fasting includes, praying, repenting or a focus on God, His Word and the focus of becoming closer with The Lord. You may also include something you are paying for God to do in your life. It may be for God to cast ceratin things out of your life, purification from evil spirits from someone. Maybe asking God, for healing or A Mighty move in your life or another expectation from God. Fasting is, denying the body, on order to enrich the your soul and Holy Spirit. In the Bible, when Esther fasted, she called upon The Lord and asked for His help. Sh even asked her maidens and the Jews to fast with her. She fasted for three days to experience God's power, mercy and grace. Daniel fasted in order to receive guidance from God. Nehemiah fasted before beginning a major building project. Jesus fasted during his victory over temptation. So, I don't think there's a limitation on what to fast for. I'm no expert either. I would also suggest, reading Biblcal accounts of fasting and pattern your next fast after those. 📖 Maybe start with the way Yeshua(Jesus) fasted, but not the same length of time. You can also do research on line. Please be careful, listen to The Holy Spirit, listen to your body and only do what you know you're capable of. Because you do not want unwise decisions about your health and wellness. God understands. Above all, seek Him. God hears you. Hope this helps. God bless🙌🏽💌
I have recently found my way back to Gods never ending love and i have some habits to break and important decisions to make, I'm going to start off with a 24hr fast and build myself up to a week. I have been thinking about fasting and then seen this video pop up without ever searching for any info about it yet. The lord truly works in mysterious ways and thank you for this information. Much peace and blessings be upon you.
Taking a moment to appreciate the perfect art style you provide us in your videos. It sure is a helpful teaching tool God gave you to convey His message.
My reason for fasting is to be delivered from Maladaptive Dreaming and for wisdom in academic as well as personal life. I’m gonna start fasting tomorrow properly for days until Easter ends. Please pray for me y’all, thank you for this video! God bless us all ❤
Thank you so much for this! I’ve never fasted before, and never really understood it. God has told me it’s something I need to do. I have something in my life that truly needs God’s hand. This video was very helpful!
Another tip for people feeling like they can’t endure the fast due to physical manifestations of hungry : Stop eating fast foods the week before your planned fast. This has helped alot in my body not craving food at those certain times of day. Also make sure your receiving enough magnesium daily before the fast as it’s something that gets depleted the quickest when your fast. So having some adequate stores helps mitigate some of the rough feelings throughout the fast.
This is reassuring, I fast every Friday for a day but sometimes I lacked prayer. Not because of school but because of distractions. Appreciate it and amen
When i was working I used to fast at work co workers (some were Christians) knew i was fasting, but at lunch time I did not read Bible or pray..... Now 75 I still keep one day for fasting ,but there are many challenges apart from hunger family or friends needs help ,or....but I thank God He helps me to keep that day to be with Him 🙇♀️ Hallelujah Thank you brother for the reminder
I'm collectively fasting tomorrow with others in our worship team at church, eating a good dinner stew tonight before. Get on TH-cam to check the news out and here comes a fasting video on the head of my scrolling 😊🙌🏿 Glory to God on High
THE LORD WANTS ME TO FAST! I have always had problems with fasting and when I tried one time before I felt serious spiritual attacks. Thank you for this video it has given me courage I know the Holy Spirit was working through you Amen 💚✨🙏🏼🙌🏼
I have grown up in the church my whole life, I love how you explains things in your videos. Even growing up in church you hear things, and you get so used to hearing them and one day you realize you don't even completely understand the meaning or how to apply what you believe. These videos have truly been a help to me to understanding what I believe and how to apply it. Thanks for the videos and your ministry.
OMG i love this side of the video yeeeeeessss fasting makes your spirit ten times more powerful then your flesh and thats where you're at the verge of communicating with God the father, the Son and the Holy spirit
Thank you, I feel like my prayers have been weakened lately. I have been struggling and I think I need this to help get rid of some demons that have been trying to attack me lately. ❤
Quick, concise overview. 👍🏾 Also, *ISAIAH 58* gives a more in depth explanation of fasting; as it tells the results and other recommended practices for it to be an acceptable fast unto the Lord.
I needed this clarification. I thought I was fasting from social media, when in fact, I'm actually sacrificing it for a while. Thank you for teaching me how to fast properly. God's teaching me stuff and speaking to me through TH-cam and TikTok.
Technically, fasting from social media could fell into the category of fasting, since many people have fleshly desires (even addictions) regarding social media, and for some social media is even an idol... Fasting and sacrificing things for God are not mutually exclusive, since we sacrifice our daily needs (eating) for a short period of time. But fasting from social media etc. is spiritual side of fasting, where abstaining from food (or certain food products) is physical side of it. Or rather, through food fasting our bodies can participate in the spiritual fast, which is struggling with temptations and sins and reaching towards God.
I have been fasting and today is the last day and i am coming across the video, i have a feeling God will do great things in my life through this fasting 🙏, thank you for the video, it enlightened me 😊
This helped so much I plan to fast starting tonight after dinner until tomorrow dinner and I was unsure what to do. I’m a 15 year old girl with very easily messed up hormones because of my thyroid issues. I think 24 hours will be great and I’m so excited to grow closer to God!!!
Amen alleluiaa, we should be vigilant regarding fasting, because the enemy will definitely try to deflect us. If we really love God, we'll surely have a flame for fasting. May the Lord strengthen our spirit and make us get closer to Him..🙏
Well, people can love God in other ways that are much easier too I am sure. I don't think that just because someone doesn't fast, it means they don't love God. Sadly I'm not sure how to do fasting... it's too scary and makes me feel uncomfortable and I've had an ambulance called on me when I tried doing it once. So, I promised myself not to do it ever again. I'm glad I stopped since it wasn't helping me in any way and it only made me feel bad. I wish there was a way to substitute food and water fasting for something easier. Like trying to help people in need and putting other people's needs first... I think that sort of counts as the same thing and God sees that as more important?
Thanks for the share! 😊 As a prayer woman, I've been fasting and praying a few days a week for years now, and I can't do without it, as it keeps me closer to Abba Father and spiritual awake etc. Now and then I fast for one or two weeks, but I always have three days of preparation before and after, when I only eat vegetables, fruits and yogurt, to prepare my body for a longer fast, bedside drinking enough water etc. During a longer fast, I have a light form for exercise daily, and drink enough water etc ( to keep the system nicely), and I myself prefer to drink water, milk, green tea 🍵 etc during a longer fast, and I also take Omega 3. If one have a blender, one can make smoothies and milkshake etc. I'm over 56, and twice I've fasted for three days without any food or drink, because we were in a crucial situation, and I wanted to cry out to Abba Father this way, and He heard the cry and helped us out!😊 The first time I did this He gave me a song the third day called "Glorify Your Name", and you can listen to it on my tiny channel.
I had just been thinking about whether or not I should start fasting when I saw this video show up at the top of my feed. God's timing is perfect. Thank you for this helpful lesson.
Thank you Jesus for this🙏 Planned to fast today but got tempted by food and negative ideas about me having ulcer. I later entered TH-cam just for this to pop-up on the screen. I'll definitely watch this again. Thank you Jesus 🙏. Thank you sir👏
I'm writing this only for the sole purpose of bringing glory to God. I've been fasting for about a week now for various different reasons. And today God healed me from a severe back pain (since 2014). While fasting I never once prayed for the back pain. But today Jesus healed me and made me realise that he's closer to me than I thought.
He’s always been that close to you and always will be 😊
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Thank you Lord for healing this person, in Jesus name 🙏✝️
Can you tell me how the fasting is going? How's your hunger level? I will be starting my fasting tomorrow because I think that's what God wants me to do, is fast. I'm 16 and this is my first time doing anything like this. What is it like?
I love this for you. I've been thinking about fasting and this video popped up. i have some important decisions to make about my future and i have recently come back to God.
I just found my wife of 21 years texting another man everyday for the last 30 days or so in secret. We have six kids and I’m devastated. I’m heart broken and angry writing this from one of my kids room at 3:30am. We go to church and pray together everyday. Thank you for this video. I feel I should fast for 3 days to get closer to God and give me direction with this. Please pray for me. My name is Thomas.
i prayed for you
@@ElectronEntanglement this is the perfect way to fight the enemy 💪🏾🙏🏾
@@ElectronEntanglement the Lord is with you sir don't lose hope but pray please pray and keep praying
I’m so sorry that happened to you ❤ May God bless you
Remain strong in the confident hope that God is more than enough for your situation!! We wrestle not flesh and blood but principalities. Remain steadfast in the word and prayer. I am praying for you as well brother.
I'm a teenager and I love this video I'm a Christian teenager trying to improve my relationship with God❤❤❤thank you so much for this video
Same here!
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Isaiah 58
Psalm 118:8 and 139
Same!❤
I'm also a teenager but can teenagers fast?
I WAS THINKING ABOUT FASTING FOR THE FIRST TIME TOMORROW! I HAD A LOT OF DOUBTS BUT SUDDENLY THIS VIDEO WAS POSTED!! COINCIDENCE? I THINK NOT 🤩💓
@@raducapris5881 thank you so much! 💓
am also fasting tomorrow.. we pray for grace
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Damm bro got god watching him 34/7
@@mefager there's only 24 hours a day but I'll be praying for you 🗣
The Holy Spirit has been urging me to fast and I've been procrastinating and this video was a confirmation ❤
I felt this ❤
Same ❤
Sammmeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!😭😭😭❤️
Same
Same🙌
When I fast, I personally chose to cut out the socials, secular music, napping, cussing, watching movies and shows and replace these things with holy activities like reading something educational or the bible. I also replace those movies and shows with movies and shows are about bible related. I go outside to enjoy the creation of God, maybe a picnic or a walk or a workout, the videos I watch for entertainment are biblical cartoons on TH-cam . I feel like it brings you even closer to God. These things that I cut out are big distractions. You also start to feel more grateful for everything God has done for us. You feel relief and stress free. I definitely recommend. God bless all of you, I love you and I pray all is well.
Do you lift when you workout?
@@jazmeenahblair2102 Napping?
Same! Minus the napping I got sick and had no choice 😂
man These demons are on the loose in comments
time to lift the heel 👊🦶.........⚫
@@jazmeenahblair2102 Amen Amen today is mine for Thanksgiving thank you for the update God bless you 🙏
Wow, God is always just on time. I literally woke up today and started fasting, and then I go on TH-cam and God shows me this😊
Right? I've been considering it regarding a medical issue. I'm going to try :D
@@kriegjaeger hope you succeed 👍👍
It's amazing how that's one of His ways in communicating to us.
You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
Im orthodox and fasting is totally different in our tradition. You see, fasting is for 40 days, bacause Jesus fasted for 40 in the desert. Now, no modern human being can live 40 days without food, so our fast is founded on the tradition of not eating anything that comes from an animal like meat, milk or eggs. Also in the original tradition any kind of oil, including vegetable oil or olive oil is excluded. Also alcohol is excluded. So, for 40 days you can eat just boiled vegetables and bread. In orthodox tradition it is often said that food is just a little piece of the fasting. You should refrain from any kind of earthly pleasure, so in the fast period, which we are rn until Christmas, you should not experience sexual prealures if you decided to fast, nor you should party. Also very importnt in fasting is to not argue. An orthodox bishop once said: "It is useless the fact that you don't eat the flesh of animals, if you eat the flesh of humans". Also in fasting you should be more kind and have more mercy. We also have the idea of "black fasting", where you can't eat anything, just water and some practice it especially in monastery.
Also:
You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
Jesus fasted 40 days and 40 nights!!!! Thank You Jesus for all The sacrifice ❤🙌🏾
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Wait so he didn’t eat at all ??!! 😮😮😮😮 I need to google this. Alll praise to Yeshua ❤❤❤
@@Miing_323 noooo He didn’t!😂😂😂Isn’t Our Savior awesome? He did it just got you and I ❤️🙌🏾
You would die if you tried this.
@@xiCaIPax no you won’t, human body can go 40 days and nights without food. 😊
Started day 1 and I was tempted to eat I actually ordered food and said I’ll start my fast tomorrow then I was convicted and canceled it and said no I can’t keep pushing this back I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me !!! I have to lose this weight and I will lose this weight !!! I am bigger then I ever been weighing 245 and I know God got me this time I feel his arms around me as I said over and over no I can do all things through Christ that strengthen me I don’t need food . Thank u God ! The more I said that over and over the fuller I became u will be tempted but God beats temptation
This is so beautiful. Now, remember to read the scriptures while you fast, Okay? Read a lot of it. That way, the bonds of wickedness like: a lack of self control, gluttony will be broken off your life. Minus the abstinence from good, the reason fasting seems hard is because people are idle during their periods of fast. I enjoyed fasting when I learnt that I could read a lot of my Bible, read a Christian book (like a Kenneth Haggin's book, etc,) listen to a message (like one from Ita Udoh's channel), etc So try these out while praying that the different bonds of wickedness be broken off you
@@beatricebenibo9807 The way you wrote, "the bonds of wickedness like: a lack of self control" is exactly the words I have been looking for. Thank you! When I have fasted in the past it was not intentional. Grief strikes us all differently and for me the world ends. I can't eat. I can't sleep and my mind constantly implores for God's help. All the things we are meant to do to fast. Not telling anyone, speaking and praying to God, having a purpose and abstaining from food come naturally out of despair. So although the time is horrible for me the miracles do come as the natural law of fasting works. SO to fast when I'm not in despair is so difficult that step 1 of even finding the purpose, why? is hard to establish. So what's my point? Beatrice your words, "the wickedness of lack of self control" is my number 1 issue and you've helped me find my ultimate purpose for number 1. Thank you. God Bless. May God be ever present in your life. Thank you
Ur real cute u have a Facebook
Ur real cute u have a Facebook
@@lalaloco2256 I've lost 36 pounds thru fasting
Step 1- Pick a Purpose
Step 2- Stop Eating (Water if very famished, follow up with prayer immediately)
Step 3: Keep it between you and your Lord
Step 4: pair Fasting with Prayer 🙏
1- Pick a Purpose
“He fasted forty days and forty nights, and afterwards he was famished.”
Matthew 4:2 NRSV-CI
“He said to them, “This kind can come out only through prayer.””
Mark 9:29 NRSV-CI
Step 2:
Day 2 & 3 are hard
Food- Daniel 10:23
3): Keep it between you and your Lord
““And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
Matthew 6:16-18.NRSV-CI
4- Fasting + Prayer
thank you for this
TY for taking the time to write this out 🙏🏽
Could the purpose be just because the Bible says, "when you fast?" I sometimes don't have anything specific that I need, want, or am seeking God about, but I still feel like it's important to deny the flesh and draw to God in prayer, praise, and study.
@@michaelmappin4425denying the flesh & drawing closers to God as you wrote, that's the purpose of fasting, we don't need the bible to tell us that, it's common sense. Happy fasting!👍
How many hours should I fast for? Please answer 😭😊
I am on Ten days fasting.... Pls uphold me in your prayers. 🙏
I can only go 3 days. I usually do 2 days fasts every week. Any tips for going THAT long? I found the 3 day fast made me feel rough for a few days after. Think I ate too much when I broke the fast tho. Cheers
I Am praying with you and for you!!!
Good work, what part of step 3 don't you understand. Keep it between u and God. U blew it.
@@matthewpearce8481it’s not you doing it it’s the Holy Spirit helping you. You just have to totally rely on God. I mean TOTALLY
What all are you consuming?
I did my first fast yesterday. No food or water for 12 hours. I didn’t tell anyone and no one noticed I was fasting. I prayed at the beginning. I told God that I submitted to His will and thanked Him for saving me and all the blessings He’s bestowed upon me. I prayer talked to Him all day long. Then about 15 minutes before I was to have my food I prayed to Him again. I delivered my fast to Him and all the desires of my heart flowed through my words and I just kept praying to Him. I denied my self and my flesh by not eating. It’s so simple to do. I will keep fasting and I know I’ll get better at it. I might drink water next time.
Hello... Please let me point out some things. The aim of fasting is not to go hungry but to seek God's face. It's good to fast on a day when. You are quite free from secular work, or even if you have secular work, you can cut out some hours to spend with God. Fasting helps to break the bonds of wickedness in our lives. Do read Isaiah 58 and Zechariah 7 for more understanding. During fasting periods, we learn the ways of God. Please do not only go hungry without actively reading your Bible, or listening to a message, or listening to an audio recording about Jesus during a fast season. Please reach out to me if you want more understanding. Thank you
Weak fast
@@georgeromero4842 please what do you mean by weak fast
From the Bible it says to fast of your selfishness and greed and temptation
now you just told millions of people in the internet 😀
I woke up today and Holy Spirit said “Don’t you want to fast?” And I said nah and I ate. And saw this video. I’m fasting now for sure. Thank you Holy Spirit and also you for being a vessel. ❤
You know what triggers me about fasting? The fact that you english-speakers call it "fast", when "fasting" is a modern term describing a diet of fast weight los. You should have a word specifically for the religious fast, like we all do. Maybe you can borrow the greek term. It makes me awkward to hear you talk about a tradition so old and so sacred, with a modern term dericed from the field of gym-ing.
The Holy Spirit spoke to you audibly?
@@Vigiai_e_OraiMost Likely
That is amazing!
@mihaifloares2503 fasting just means to stop eating , yes people use it to weight lost , but fasting itself is to stop eating
For me, especially when I eat before reading through Bible, 😅my spirit feels weaker and I get sleepy. And when I read before eating, the Holy Spirit feels stronger, His Holy Presence, I feel it more. So yeah! Just a bit of experience! God Bless guys! God is with us in fasting
Definitely
The same for me as well!
Sounds like Bible idis
Fasted for three days drinking only water, I surely felt the holy spirit and my prayers were answered.
Hallucinations brother just hallucinations
@@Tate.com2how so?
@@Tate.com2No. it’s not hallucinations. It’s to draw closer to God.
@@SGFJay keep tellin yourself that
As someone with an ED and medical disorders I want to fast but I literally can't afford relapse. I pray the God gives me the strength I need to overcome this obstacle.
Me too, I was thinking on fasting on electronics but I am not sure anymore, but the Holy Spirit is urging me to fast, but God know that I can not do it about food because I only think about it as a diet, and can not place my heart at the right place, so I’ve came to the conclusion on going after the electronics but this video made me doubt that, I will pray for God give me an answer on this
Erectile disfunction???
@@SteveWarlee eating disorder 🤦🏽♀️
@@SteveWarlee ED as in eating disorder
God will give you strength ☺️ 💕 God bless you
Fast isn't just starving to death, is to get closer to God, hear his voice and seek for him
AMEN MY BROTHER!!
AMEN!!!
i’ve been fasting for 3 days and God has been moving! I’ve been delivered from things i never thought i would be, i’ve came to realizations on things ive never even been worried about. if you are thinking about fasting do it!! You are so loved
Dude when i was fasting my mom got the job she was looking for! God did!
I was fasting and I've been going thru a really rough time. And then this video pops up. God is amazing.
Me too I’m day 1 I was tempted to eat. I follow lots of food pages so that doesn’t help
@@stephanielove2662 lol same here. The smells are what really get me. im 29 hours into my water fast. I did a 2 day omad prior to that. I find reading the word, praying, or meditating when im tempted is very helpful.
So I'm doing a 24 hour fast. I drank a lot of water and got on my knees and prayed to him and asked if I could have a job by tomorrow. I'm so tired of being stuck at home. ...I didn't touch any food but water. ...I hope something happens. I'm not asking for anything crazy like materialistic stuff. I just need a job. I'm so tired and I need help. I told him to give me signs. ...I trust him ~ ...I'll keep doing fasting as well...~
Did He deliver your job?
@@Rhema-Jesus You bet. Working as a server at dennys currently and got a couple tips myself. Still in training but I'm learning faster and better ~ God is good ~
@@Rhema-Jesus he did ~~
This may not be in his plan for you right now, but God has wonderful things planned for you. He will give you all you need, he will provide for you. “Seek first the kingdom of God, and all these things shall be added unto you.”
@@Rhema-Jesus He did ~~
I have been feeling the need to Fast for a long looooong time. I believe that the Lord has been putting it in my heart , but I've been procrastinating. Lord, please help me to stop deley and do Your bidding.
Yes, do it! Especially if the Lord is calling you to! It is so hard but sooo rewarding!! You will definitely draw nearer to God!!
Likewise
I’m relieved you mentioned the point not to lie when fasting and say you’re not. Every time I say I won’t be eating, the FIRST question I’m asked at home is “Are you fasting?” It’s always the first thing they assume. And they’re right😭. So from the get-go, I tell my mom and sister I’m fasting so they don’t ask me the question later (which they always do). Others don’t know I’m fasting, just those at home since they see me all the time and know I always eat💀😅. So with them it’s inevitable, hence I just tell them that way they don’t need to cook for me and have the food not be eaten.
Watching from South Africa🇿🇦❤️.
When Jesus said to not tell others to fast it was specifically to not boast, as fasting is a way to draw near to God and to draw near to God is to humble yourself. I tell my boyfriend so he doesn’t worry for my health if I fast, and try to get me to eat something, and I tell my mom if she worries or I feel like I have to.
You telling your household, just so they are aware and can accommodate for the fast and not worry, is the right thing to do in my opinion.
God Bless You ❤️
@@MaddisonHarris-r2q thank you for the response. I appreciate it.
😅 it's so encouraging reading from believers from my home country. God bless you and keep you ❤ Much love, from Mount Fletcher.
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Praise god, I was worried about the same thing but luckily you had the same concerns, ask and god will answer 🙏🙏
Fasting is not simply about food, its about self-control and dignity towards God, its one of the 5 Pillars you have to raise in order for God to make you a House in Paradise so whenever you fast take control over sin by being holy. Never forget, God loves the pious and humble people with humility, like prophet Job
Amen!
Amen
Christianity doesn't have 5 pillars
5 pillars???
@@crystalbishop2132
Yeah, it's an Islam thing but its MUCH more meaningful if you understand it from neutral perspective
I never thought of fasting until I watched this video. I now feel closer to God more than I ever did before❤
If you've never thought about it, that reveals a lot about your scripture reading, leadership in the church, and understanding of biblical practices, but I'm glad you are now aware.
Glory to God!
I did know about fasting and knew it's benefit, but I didn't think that one day I will be able to do it because I love food a lot. But now I know that we do not live by bread only but by the spirit of God. And now I am able to do the fasting with the help of the Holy Spirit ❤
I was fasting last Friday and was thinking to myself "why the heck am I doing this? maybe I should stop fasting so much." This was a much needed video. Thank you
❤ I had the same thought and restarted.
Please pray for me as I fast for My daughter’s healing and deliverance from autism. She is 9 years old and has had some improvements, but I believe for a full healing and deliverance because that’s the God I serve. She will be a testament to his power and glory in Jesus name!
Amen
Please do read scriptures on healing. Play an audio Bible near her bed. Do not complain or murmur (ask for forgiveness if you have made negative confessions in the past). Ask for forgiveness for any open door you, your husband or your ancestry has opened and trust that Gods will be done. Do read books by Smith Wiggles worth. This will increase your faith
Amen ! I’m months late but fasting today and praying for your family.
I got really sick for awhile and was ready to give up I was suffering so so bad. as a unbeliever cried out to god and then I had this urge not to eat for like a week I pushed though and to my surprise completely changed me in that time I heard God from then on. I suffered from a serious wheat allergy or intolerance my entire life until I was 33. From that fast on my life became supernatural, spiritual I can see the magic of God. I haven’t fasted for awhile but I know it’s about time. This guys telling the truth if you want something great for your life, fast
When I fasted around Easter I did it for Good Friday until Easter and my oh my I felt the Holy Spirit like never before and that feeling was the best feeling in the world it’s indescribable like when a mother has a baby the feelings I can’t put into words I wanted to keep feeling it I felt the holy spiritual for about a month! I felt so close to Jesus and wanna feel like that everyday!
How do you feel the Holy Spirit? I can't fast because it's too hard and scary and I promised myself never to do it again after someone called the ambulance on me so I'm not sure how to do it please help? I been a Christian my whole life of 30 yrs and never really felt anything and I read my Bible a lot and I try to pray when I can think of things to talk about... I feel stuck.
Is there some easier alternative or substitute to fasting that could help me experience God? Fasting makes me not feel good.... I get shakes and dizziness and confusion after about 12 hrs of not eating and I start fainting when it gets really bad, so it's definitely not something I want to experience anymore. I'm out of ideas sadly... :/
@@SilverStarFourtake it slow. You can try fasting in the mornings (skip) breakfast or even skipping things like lunch or dinner (your preference). But start with something like this until you build the strength to go days on end.
When you feel hungry turn to the word and talk to God. All He wants is His children to rely on Him.
So, find your purpose and find a scripture that matches your purpose and go from there. But remember what you are doing for the LORD shouldn't "hurt" or "painful". Drink plenty of water and ask the Holy Spirit for the purpose of fasting if you're unsure. But be kind to yourself and don't overthink it. God got you but first YOU have to make your mind up. Love you through Christ and hope this. helps.
@@SilverStarFour I totally agree with @SilverStarFour also ask your doctor that’s what it said in the video cuz some diabetics cannot fast cuz they need sugar I am not a Doctor or have a medical degree to give you an answer. But I would also start slowly like SilverStarFour said maybe just eat breakfast skip lunch and eat a Barry small dinner or try to go maybe 24 hours without eating and just drink water 💦 cuz water is very filling. Pray and pray 🙏 to Jesus about it talk to your pastor or your Christian sisters. I can’t tell you how it felt it was indescribable but the best feeling I have ever felt in my life I love my 5 children but the feeling I couldn’t even compare to that! I felt as if Hesus was right next to me everyday everywhere I went I smiled non stop it was just an experience I pray I one day EVERYONE will feel. I’ll also pray for you after you try to do what SuperStarFour and I said and take our advice and ur pastors and Christian sisters advice and Doctors advice please comment and let us know how it went. God bless you and your family 🤲 🙏
@@SilverStarFour I agree with Powerofdatongue, but would also like to add that it is warned against so strongly desiring 'experiences' or a 'sign'. We are to walk by faith, not by sight or experiences. YES, it is beyond wonderful to experience Him, BUT what is more important is, remaining faithful whether you ever receive that or not. Remember He said, "if you love Me, obey Me". The Holy Spirit is there to help you obey and you can know that by your desire to be obedient.
@@Victoriawhy Hi, thanks for the advice but I'm looking for an easier alternative that doesn't involve fasting or any kind of uncomfortable thing I'm not entirely okay with in order to get closer to the Holy Spirit or experience the Holy Spirit. Do you know if there something else much easier I could do that would help? I'm reading the Bible a lot and memorizing it to start with... so I'm trying to see if that might help instead. I am starting to feel really lost on what other things to do so that's why I try to ask to see if anyone might know an easier way. Thanks for the input though. I wish I could feel okay doing those things but it's not something I feel okay with as an option.
I am doing this for my financial debts that drowning me in depression and anxiety aside from court case filed against me by my own relative. I believe God will never forsaken and abandoned me and make me triumphant and overcome these obstacles in my life. I do 6pm to 6 am fasting
This is a confirmation. I can do this with Jesus who gives me strength.
I’ve been praying for guidance on how to decrease my flesh and increase my spirit and faith in God. Thank you Lord for your answer!🙌🏾
Just want to say as a baby Christian you provide a practical way to embrace the kingdom. I’m grateful for that
I tried fasting for the first time a week ago, didn’t realize I was getting sick during it, and had a rough time, but went 10 hours Excited to try again. Hallelujah!
When I did a fast I prayed to God to talk to me in a dream.And I normally never asked that I just say protect me in my dreams.The only thing I ate before my fast was a chick Fla sandwich meal which, was about 4:30.After I ate that I had my first communion class at 6:30 on Wednesdays.Then I came back home and I took a shower and I was really tired because I got home at 8.And my brother came over that same day from collegethat was 1 hour away so keep that in mind.I was just laying in my bed on my phone until 10:20 and decided to go to sleep.I don’t know what time it was but, he came into my room to ask me if I wanted food because his girlfriend was hungry and they wanted jack in the box .I simply said no but he keep saying if I was sure because he knew I haven’t ate anything but the chick Fla.But I said I was fine and that I’ll eat in the morning. And when he left my room. That’s when my dream started.The dream was I was doing a birthday party in our backyard because we have a pool.And my brother invited like 6 friends over.But we were having fun jumping in the pool having a good time but when I was going to jump in the pool.One of his friends pushed me hard to fall into the pool.didn’t think much of it but I was kind of frustrated.Then that same guy and more friends went and open the gate by the fence to leave and left for like 10 mins.And in the dream I didn’t know what they were doing.i don’t remember much but,I was sitting on a table and it looked like a bench.and then they came back and sat on the table. I didn’t realize at the time but the guy who pushed me hard sat right next to me.And then I just yawning with my hands up and was leaning to the right and my hand touched like a receipt. And God told me to in the dream to reach my hand out again.And then I grabbed a bag of cocanie.Once I saw it I turned to my right to see who did I grab it from and it was that guy who pushed me into the pool.And I got up immediately from the table and run to the fence and throw it out and down to a sewer. After I did that that guy was telling me why did you do that, that’s wasn’t yours and pushing me around . And before I said anything I said what’s your name and he said Blake.
Then I was telling him “You don’t know what your doing to yourself” “Jesus can save you from your pain” “ this thing is nothing and it’s not going to help you in the end.”He was just not listening to me and getting mad and pushing me just like how he did at the pool. I can tell in the dream he is a very aggressive person.And I wanted to change that because I can from addiction too and Jesus saved me. And I kept explaining to him about Jesus because he wanted to help him because I knew what he was feeling. After I woke up from that dream In shock because I was talking about Jesus and that’s what I prayed for.And I had to go school in the morning but I just wanted to tell my brother in person and not over text .If he had a friend named Blake but I had to wait.Once I got home I asked him and he said yea and why. And then I told him my dream.And after I said the part where I grabbed a bag of coke he said “wow that wild because he’s a plug and he’s a pothead and know for being an addict”. And the shocking part thing is he recent just started talking.To him after a while. Wow this just shows fasting is a perfect way to closer to god even if you doubt it but this is one story I will never forget.
Wow, this is amazing!❤ Thank you for sharing your experience. I love to hear other people’s experiences and what God did for them and more! Glory to God! God is amazing! God bless you and have a good day/night! Always remember God/Jesus loves you!❤ Hallelujah!🙏🏽
Try asking those in your dream what is the date and time and watch them turn into demonic entities dreams are a realm of extreme difference to this world as if we enter into a bond where teachings are from controlled demons . Its strange but those 2 questions can make your dreams turn into nightmares.
Can we have dreams from God or are they all controlled by demons? And what dream do you remember most?
Nice! I love how God speaks in dreams!
@@calumkeohoneable Yes, God give dreams too. Ask God to direct you to scriptures that will help you to understand.
Thanks brother.now l know how to fast. I am a nine year old from England, but came to Pakistan to preach the gospel to unbelievers.
Whenever I'm fasting everyone suddenly gets very generous with their food😂 They always offer and I just say, "No thank you, I've eaten" Bc it's not a lie, I have eaten😂
Technically yes but most people would assume you have eaten that day. It may be best to say something along the lines of "i'm not eating right now"
@@LegendaryMike i think he might have been referring to eating the bread of life ( Gods word)
Amen YES, Spiritual food, itvwould not be a lie and you dont tell anyone that you are in a Fast.
I know that's pain😂😂😂😂
I noticed this as well
Once again Teacher, you always come out with a video that's always relatable! Fasting is LITERALLY what I need to shake things up with the bad habits I've been doing. Amazing how God works in our life. This channel has truly been a blessing in my life and for that, I thank you. May the holy spirit continue to work through you because this is your calling. Again thanks teacher and God bless you always.
God help us both!
Jesus said that no one besides him is our teacher. We are all Brothers in Sisters and only Jesus is our Teacher.
I call him by that because he used to be a sunday school teacher ..@@david6580
Last month by God's grace, I did a 21 days fast and God healed from a chronic Pelvic pain I had had for 14yrs. It all takes God's grace, discipline, patience and focus during the fast coz sometimes you'll feel like giving up but you have to press to the mark.
God is forever faithful
Here is another important tip for those planning to do a prolonged fast (over 72 hours)
I recently did my first serious fast, almost 100 hours which is close to being 4 days, and I felt great after the second day. Mental clarity and physically I had more energy. By the 3rd evening I wasnt even hungry anymore.
When I started eating again, I decided to eat chicken. I cherished the meal since I hadn't eaten in so long and I got a head rush of ecstasy. But let me tell you... All night I was on that toilet asking God for mercy. Lol. I had to go about 4 times in total and every time it was explosive and painful.
When you start eating again, DO NO EAT SOMETHING HEAVY. Eat something like vegetable soup for a day or two. Your stomach needs time to adjust.
Lol that reminds me of when I was fasting for the lord after 2 full days and I went to eat pizza and when I did my stomach felt like crap made me wished I kept fasting lol and also what you said is true fasting does give mental clarity and also it gives you this extra energy even though your not eating and God allowed me to realized that people making you think you need to eat all the time and that's not true that which they are saying can leave you to doubt yourself in fasting which is an evil spirt. Also thanks for the reminder and God Bless you
Underrated comment lol
yes! that is a GREAT point! thank you for sharing!
That's a really good point. I'll take that advice for when I decide to fast.
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God is perfect in his timing. This video popped up just on time. Thank you, Jesus, through this man and this lesson you have taught through this man in Jesus' name, Amen.
I am muslim and it is Ramadan month month for us, I love that we have similarities. Christianity's concept around fasting is beautiful and very much interesting to me, thank you for your thorough and clear explanation 😊
I was literally struggling with my fast today. I needed this 🙌🏾
You got this 💪 Keep pushing
This was really helpful ❤
I was a very strict person and I want the holy ghost back and a shave GOD BACK. PLEASE I AM WAY BEHIND. K NEED TK.GK BACK
I am currently on another 3 day fast. I have to agree with others in the comments that once you get past day 2, it becomes a lot easier, at least in my experience. Easier in the sense that I feel God pushing me to new limits more vigorously, indeed growing closer to Him spiritually and physically, and the silence and peace that I have in my head is just pure serenity. I have not gone over a 3 day fast yet but I know I can. Thank you for this video, a great reminder and help for me. God bless all of you and keep your eyes on Jesus, not your own limits, let Him strengthen and establish you.
“For with God, all things are possible.” ✝️❤️🔥
One thing I know about my first attempt fasting was I got weak flesh wise I felt calm in a soft weak way Im slow to anger and I'm more focus but when I broke fast I became more human like and did wrong things Fasting is powerful and it brought out my spirit and I do desperately need it to reveal to me,one day we will all go home but let's rejoice and pray we still have time left not much but still ❤❤❤
I just wanted to ask, did you prat during the fast?
@@joffa4673 yes I prayed without prayer or reading stricture it’s just a diet 🤭 God bless you
What type of weak bc I got weak but I was weak before hand my iron is very low and I was already barely eating
I have fasted once for 24 hours.
I didn't look to any specific guide but I also used water and prayer as a way to fight hunger, so I am glad I got that right!
While walking around the town at dinner time, I met a homeless person who asked me if I had some money to give him. I went to the nearest place where I could buy warm food and bought him food...it was not easy to not buy food for me but I resisted.
I was not able to find an answer to my questions at that time: maybe I did not pray enough and probably the reason that time was to "see how it is to fast".
I should do it again with a specific purpose and probably pray more.
pray more and read your bible more
Yes more prayer and Bible during the fast. 🙏🏽
Perhaps you were the answer to the homeless person's prayer. They may have been an angel.❤
So I have an exam in 2 days, but that fear has already been dealt with-all glory and thanks to God for the wisdom He gave my dad, with which my dad used to advice me. {God bless our moms & dads :) } Point is, there was this video about "How to read" and this video was on top, on my TH-cam page👀. I chose this video, and to be honest, I'm not fasting right now, and I don't really plan to, but the fact that God solved my exam problem so I can watch this video is really wonderful. I know God's leading me somewhere...I dont know where but I pray that as time goes on, my faith will grow. Thank You Lord for this video, you know what is good for us. Oh and Jesus Loves you too❤! You, your team and everyone else!
I’m being led to fast 40 days and 40 nights like Jesus did.. longest fast I’ve done is 21 days and did that twice. I really need to die to my flesh and come alive more in the spirit. I rely on food for comfort and want to be rid of idols. God showed me in a dream I was in a room with unclean spirits and I was praying them away and they wouldn’t go. Jesus reminded me that some don’t go without prayer AND FASTING. And immediately I knew what I had to do. My parents go away for 2 months in September, this is when I will do my 40 days, without distraction from my time with God. I will still work at my job just cut down my hours to really pray, read scripture and other spiritual material. My spirit man has been craving this for a couple years now. And after I would like to implement short and more frequent fasts.
I feel God started to talk to me again🥺😭 Finally😭 today I’m doing my fast after so long. And this cane to me without event searching. Thanks a lot for your presence oh lord 😭😭😭 I desperately needed to know you are there with me😭
As a diabetic, it's hard to fast, for me, for 24 hours. I can usually miss one or two meals. Don't push it, I don't believe God wants you to pass out. Fast as safely as you, make it count...sugar actually spikes when you don't eat, so just becareful... God knows you're trying ...God bless
Its spikes because stored sugar is released into the blood stream.
I’m borderline Type 2 DM, maybe that’s why I get headaches when I try to fast.
@@soni7949 why don't you adjust your basal rate if on a pod or increase your lantus if self injections or just take a correction dose of fast acting insulin? I'm a diabetic as well
@RestoringMindsets that's extremely unbiblical he wasn't fasting he was mourning you can not eat when fasting
@@soni7949 you can do 6pm to 6am it’s all about your heart and connection with God
I'm trying fasting but I failed I ask God for help then I bumped into this video ❤
Thank you so very much for addressing the topic of Fasting! It's so true that if we try to "fast" without prayer, it's basically a diet! Prayer is crucial and goes hand in hand with fasting!!! I'm struggling trying to commit to Fasting and need help from the Holy Spirit to approach it in the right way and correctly incorporate it in my work life! Thank you again for the lesson and God bless you immensely 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
The main thing in fasting is not prayer though...it's hearing God speak... and that will mean reading your Bible or studying.
Remember you are waiting on God, and you are waiting on Him to hear him speak, not you coming to talk...... Prayer is you talking, Studying and reading is you listening.
Ecclesiastes 5:1 Guard your steps when you go to the house of God. Go near to listen rather than to offer the sacrifice of fools, who do not know that they do wrong.
Ecclesiastes 5:2 Do not be quick with your mouth, do not be hasty in your heart to utter anything before God. God is in heaven and you are on earth, so let your words be few.
The reason why you decide to fast is not to come talking, but listening to hear what God will say.
Prayer only comes when you have heard him speak....it's your response to the things he said.😊
I hope you understand?
And since you have a work life... just set some hours daily aside and be in his face hearing from him..that is fasting.
@@johnjustice4420both are needed to be in a genuine relationship with The Lord. But yes, people should realize that prayer in fasting is not about getting what you want but a humble conversation, making space for Gods voice to come through. The Bible shows us that prayer is what we do when we fast, but how we pray is important. It should involve our awareness of scripture because then we know who we are talking to and how to respond- this helps us not pray blindly
@@jenii523It can be about getting what you want as long as it meets up with God's will. The Holy Spirit will guide you.
@@suzannejane1035 true, but since we’re praying for Gods will, we’re really praying for what God wants to come on the earth 😊
Thank you for the clarification between true fasting and sacrifice and mourning. I think this is so important for the church body to understand. Whether we understand or not, abstaining from food is a gift from God to transform our bodies and our Spirit.
Can someone pray for me? I really want to fasting for two days. The reason is my best friend. He doesn't believe in God and Jesus and I want to fasting because I want to trust Jesus in his steps, what he will do with conversations about God and that my best friend wants to know more about Jesus.I know I can’t control his opinions but I can pray for him. Can you please pray for me that I can do this fasting and that my best friend finds Jesus?
All glory to be GOD what’s your name
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Father in the name of Jesus, I pray for our sibling father, you know that you’re trying to reach out to as many people that are willing to accept you as a Lord and Savior, who died on the cross for our sins and rose again father, I know the enemy is trying to attack and you’re trying to prepare us for war, so I pray no matter what distractions come our way that we focus on the ultimate goal which is you? I pray that we will stick to your word every single time we feel weak, worried stressed, having anxiety having depression, thoughts, Lord, help us to have unwavering faith help us to fight the battle. You want us to fight help us to stay strong and you, because we know that this is the best decision that we could ever make in Jesus mighty name. Amen.
@@YahwehGodwithus Amen ❤️ thank u so much
@@YahwehGodwithus 🙏🏾
The Holy Spirit is working HARD today, I happened to have been wanting to fast but was struggling to get started so I did one meal and felt like it wasn't enough. Thank you for this video brother! God bless you! (This took place today because I work overnight so talk about timing)
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I have fasted a long time before but I never fasted for God's glory, now I'm excited to try it!
Ive been thinking about fasting lately for the first time, just then this video came up. Thank you lord. IVM Thank you so much aswell, youve taught me and millions about our lord and Savior Jesus Christ. You have inspired so many. Thank you. Keep doing what you do. Praise Jesus and have a good day everybody❤❤✝️
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Every single time I have had something on my heart over the last 3 months whether it’s been a concept or question within 2 days a video about it comes out on this channel. This is truly anointed and Holy Spirit lead.
I was just about to give up when I remembered in a video it says “when u about to sin run to God” and that’s what I did I told God help me with my hunger then I looked up fasting video in the Bible then I click on this video .. I feel so much better and have 5 hours left until I can eat. I’m fasting a whole day I did this before it was mucccch easier but now my mind was thinking about that pizza😭. But I’m all good now thanks to this video and thanks to God always ❤🙏
I was thinking about fasting tomorrow and I got notification of this video praise to be GOD for leading us in the right way ❤️
I am fasting exactly now, thanks Jesus I received these tips
Remember to keep fasting a secret between you and God while doing it!!! 🙏🏻✝️🙌🏻🤍
For the last month I’ve been craving to fast. Over and over all I can think about is fasting. I’m starting today and going for at least 3 days. May God give me the strength to complete this!
I been failing my fast for about a few weeks now. My enemies sabatoge my peace to destroy my fast. Very hard, but seeing how many are going through the same is truly helping. Thank you for this video.
I just started fasting last november 15 for the byzantine fast until december 24. During the day, i try to meditate on my bible and do a 1 hr walk of prayer and talking to God.
I’m not sure if i’m doing anything right but i do feel so refreshed pr relaxed like the holy spirit’s really strong.
And yeah, the first 3 days that i didn’t eat made me lose my mind 😂
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Do you drink water
@@user-j1spswelskisj yes i do.
For anyone asking i stopped til the 5th day of no food since it really made me weak. Now, i decided just to fast everyday for 40 days. Only eating at 6:00 pm.
The Orthodox (probably what you mean by Byzantine) fast is to eat one meal after 3pm (if you can), and abstain from meat, dairy, oil, and alcohol (except on various days when the fast is lighter.) Many have abstained from all food, and even water, for 40 days leading up to Christmas or Holy Week, but the prescribed fast is not so strict as that.
You can eat but eat light...it's not the skipping meal, it's the posture of your heart God is concerned about.
This Daniel fast has been hauting me, i tried once and i failed. My braim preassures me to do it again, so i prayed to God that if that worrie and pressure wasnt him, take it away. And he shows me the meaning of fasting, and reminds me of your video. May God be blessed. Amén
Thank you Papa Jesus 💜💜💜 Awesome in all of your ways victorious God of Glory. Magnificent ruler.
The fact that I saw this video before I fast tmrw with my brothers and sisters in church tells me this is genuinely God showing me this. God bless everyone who read this comment🫶🏻
Haven't fasted since i was a kid, 20 years later about to finish a 12hr fast and its an eye opening experience. Thank you Lord for seeing me through. I need to do this more often
So true, I have gotten so much closer to God while fasting. He has revealed Himself to me in ways that are indescribable. Amazing
Hey, I want to fast to get closer to God but i feel so weak and when I see food I'm just starting to think.. oh.. maybe someday I'll do fasting. I'm so sad I don't know what to do.
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Hello! Aww, don't be sad. You know why ? Because God Is so Amazing, He knows your very heart and desires. You're blessed just because of that. You want a closer relationship with The Lord! He sees and He knows! I would suggest starting off slow. Don't try to fast for 40 days, like Jesus! LOL
Start with a few hours and gradually, over time, do more. You can follow the Biblical example if fasting, in regard to, what to obtain from. From what I know, you obstain from or stop consuming any food, beverage, of course defiling your body with fornication, smoking or drinking are all forbidden.
Fasting includes, praying, repenting or a focus on God, His Word and the focus of becoming closer with The Lord. You may also include something you are paying for God to do in your life. It may be for God to cast ceratin things out of your life, purification from evil spirits from someone. Maybe asking God, for healing or A Mighty move in your life or another expectation from God. Fasting is, denying the body, on order to enrich the your soul and Holy Spirit. In the Bible, when Esther fasted, she called upon The Lord and asked for His help. Sh even asked her maidens and the Jews to fast with her. She fasted for three days to experience God's power, mercy and grace.
Daniel fasted in order to receive guidance from God. Nehemiah fasted before beginning a major building project.
Jesus fasted during his victory over temptation.
So, I don't think there's a limitation on what to fast for.
I'm no expert either. I would also suggest, reading Biblcal accounts of fasting and pattern your next fast after those. 📖
Maybe start with the way Yeshua(Jesus) fasted, but not the same length of time. You can also do research on line.
Please be careful, listen to The Holy Spirit, listen to your body and only do what you know you're capable of. Because you do not want unwise decisions about your health and wellness. God understands. Above all, seek Him. God hears you.
Hope this helps. God bless🙌🏽💌
I have recently found my way back to Gods never ending love and i have some habits to break and important decisions to make, I'm going to start off with a 24hr fast and build myself up to a week. I have been thinking about fasting and then seen this video pop up without ever searching for any info about it yet. The lord truly works in mysterious ways and thank you for this information. Much peace and blessings be upon you.
Man, you don’t know how much I love you brother!
I started a 3 day fast today! God bless 🙌 🙏 ❤️
Taking a moment to appreciate the perfect art style you provide us in your videos. It sure is a helpful teaching tool God gave you to convey His message.
My reason for fasting is to be delivered from Maladaptive Dreaming and for wisdom in academic as well as personal life. I’m gonna start fasting tomorrow properly for days until Easter ends. Please pray for me y’all, thank you for this video! God bless us all ❤
Thank you for this video! I've been asking God about fasting and this is a life-saver. Thank you! All glory to the Lord!
I've been wanting advice on how to fast for a few days, and when I saw this video appear... God prepares everything! ✨️🙏
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Thank you so much for this! I’ve never fasted before, and never really understood it. God has told me it’s something I need to do. I have something in my life that truly needs God’s hand. This video was very helpful!
This is a blessing, literally fasting right now and I’m soo happy this is out 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
How ever long you plan on fasting I hope you complete it ❤
Another tip for people feeling like they can’t endure the fast due to physical manifestations of hungry : Stop eating fast foods the week before your planned fast. This has helped alot in my body not craving food at those certain times of day. Also make sure your receiving enough magnesium daily before the fast as it’s something that gets depleted the quickest when your fast. So having some adequate stores helps mitigate some of the rough feelings throughout the fast.
@@iMisjudged thank you!
This is reassuring, I fast every Friday for a day but sometimes I lacked prayer. Not because of school but because of distractions. Appreciate it and amen
When i was working I used to fast at work co workers (some were Christians) knew i was fasting, but at lunch time I did not read Bible or pray.....
Now 75 I still keep one day for fasting ,but there are many challenges apart from hunger family or friends needs help ,or....but I thank God He helps me to keep that day to be with Him 🙇♀️ Hallelujah
Thank you brother for the reminder
Can you please help me. I didn't mean to go basin to the flesh and leave acid and do evil. Hoe to get everything back. This is and bad.
I'm collectively fasting tomorrow with others in our worship team at church, eating a good dinner stew tonight before. Get on TH-cam to check the news out and here comes a fasting video on the head of my scrolling 😊🙌🏿
Glory to God on High
THE LORD WANTS ME TO FAST! I have always had problems with fasting and when I tried one time before I felt serious spiritual attacks. Thank you for this video it has given me courage I know the Holy Spirit was working through you Amen 💚✨🙏🏼🙌🏼
Amen amen amen hallelujah hallelujah. Thank you My HEAVENLY FATHER. Thank you brother I was in confusion you cleared it thank you
I have grown up in the church my whole life, I love how you explains things in your videos. Even growing up in church you hear things, and you get so used to hearing them and one day you realize you don't even completely understand the meaning or how to apply what you believe. These videos have truly been a help to me to understanding what I believe and how to apply it. Thanks for the videos and your ministry.
OMG i love this side of the video yeeeeeessss fasting makes your spirit ten times more powerful then your flesh and thats where you're at the verge of communicating with God the father, the Son and the Holy spirit
Thank you, I feel like my prayers have been weakened lately. I have been struggling and I think I need this to help get rid of some demons that have been trying to attack me lately. ❤
Quick, concise overview. 👍🏾 Also, *ISAIAH 58* gives a more in depth explanation of fasting; as it tells the results and other recommended practices for it to be an acceptable fast unto the Lord.
Amen!! Thank you so much in JESUS name!!
I needed this clarification. I thought I was fasting from social media, when in fact, I'm actually sacrificing it for a while. Thank you for teaching me how to fast properly. God's teaching me stuff and speaking to me through TH-cam and TikTok.
Technically, fasting from social media could fell into the category of fasting, since many people have fleshly desires (even addictions) regarding social media, and for some social media is even an idol... Fasting and sacrificing things for God are not mutually exclusive, since we sacrifice our daily needs (eating) for a short period of time. But fasting from social media etc. is spiritual side of fasting, where abstaining from food (or certain food products) is physical side of it. Or rather, through food fasting our bodies can participate in the spiritual fast, which is struggling with temptations and sins and reaching towards God.
@@HomoEucharistica Thank you 😊
AMENNN
I've been going back and forth about fasting and whether I need to do it and I am taking this as a confirmation I should go for it.
Me too
All i can say is this helped me very much in the past i used to even lie that im not hungry but I've grown in wisdom today knowing what to do
Thanks ❤
I have been fasting and today is the last day and i am coming across the video, i have a feeling God will do great things in my life through this fasting 🙏, thank you for the video, it enlightened me 😊
Thus helps me so much Thank you YHWH always comes through when I ask for help 🙏💜🙏
This helped so much I plan to fast starting tonight after dinner until tomorrow dinner and I was unsure what to do. I’m a 15 year old girl with very easily messed up hormones because of my thyroid issues. I think 24 hours will be great and I’m so excited to grow closer to God!!!
Amen alleluiaa, we should be vigilant regarding fasting, because the enemy will definitely try to deflect us. If we really love God, we'll surely have a flame for fasting. May the Lord strengthen our spirit and make us get closer to Him..🙏
Well, people can love God in other ways that are much easier too I am sure. I don't think that just because someone doesn't fast, it means they don't love God. Sadly I'm not sure how to do fasting... it's too scary and makes me feel uncomfortable and I've had an ambulance called on me when I tried doing it once. So, I promised myself not to do it ever again. I'm glad I stopped since it wasn't helping me in any way and it only made me feel bad.
I wish there was a way to substitute food and water fasting for something easier. Like trying to help people in need and putting other people's needs first... I think that sort of counts as the same thing and God sees that as more important?
Thanks for the share! 😊 As a prayer woman, I've been fasting and praying a few days a week for years now, and I can't do without it, as it keeps me closer to Abba Father and spiritual awake etc. Now and then I fast for one or two weeks, but I always have three days of preparation before and after, when I only eat vegetables, fruits and yogurt, to prepare my body for a longer fast, bedside drinking enough water etc. During a longer fast, I have a light form for exercise daily, and drink enough water etc ( to keep the system nicely), and I myself prefer to drink water, milk, green tea 🍵 etc during a longer fast, and I also take Omega 3. If one have a blender, one can make smoothies and milkshake etc.
I'm over 56, and twice I've fasted for three days without any food or drink, because we were in a crucial situation, and I wanted to cry out to Abba Father this way, and He heard the cry and helped us out!😊 The first time I did this He gave me a song the third day called "Glorify Your Name", and you can listen to it on my tiny channel.
I had just been thinking about whether or not I should start fasting when I saw this video show up at the top of my feed. God's timing is perfect. Thank you for this helpful lesson.
Thank you Jesus for this🙏
Planned to fast today but got tempted by food and negative ideas about me having ulcer. I later entered TH-cam just for this to pop-up on the screen. I'll definitely watch this again. Thank you Jesus 🙏. Thank you sir👏
Father thank you, this just popped up today am waiting on the Lord in a fast, thank you for teaching me the way to go