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Fasting Your Way to Health, Freedom, Power and Hearing God's Voice

5/31/2012

 
Why do I fast?  Isaiah 58:6-9 says it all so well. 

"Is this not the fast that I have chosen:  To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens,To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?   Is it not to share your bread with the hungry,And that you bring to your house the poor who are cast out;When you see the naked, that you cover him,And not hide yourself from your own flesh?  Then your light shall break forth like the morning, Your healing shall spring forth speedily, And your righteousness shall go before you; The glory of the Lord shall be your rear guard.  Then you shall call, and the Lord will answer; You shall cry, and He will say, 'Here I am.'NKJV

It is also a critical discipline when it comes to increasing our faith and power.  In Matthew 17 the disciples could not cast a demon out of a man.  Jesus exhorted them in Matthew 17:20-21.

So Jesus said to them, "Because of your unbelief; for assuredly, I say to you, if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there,' and it will move; and nothing will be impossible for you.  However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting." 

Those are the main reasons why I fast.  Not to mention Moses, David, Elijah and Jesus all fasted.  Jesus said, once the bridegroom was taken away (He's the bridegroom) then we would fast.  I want to be like Jesus and follow in His footsteps.  The root word of fast in the Hebrew means "to cover the mouth."  The dictionary says fasting means abstinence from food or limiting food.

There are Different Types of Fasts
  1. Normal Fast - This type abstains from all types of food and only drink water. 
  2. Absolute Fast - This fast abstains from food and water.   Therefore it normally lasts from one meal to no more than three days.  Ezra, Queen Esther and Paul participated in this kind of fasting. 
  3. Partial Fast - This kind of fast is a restriction of diet.  Daniel and his three companions are the best example of a partial fast.
  4. Corporate Fast - There is a time for people to fast together (Jeremiah 36:6 and Joel 2:15)

A fast can last from one meal to 40 days.  For those just starting out it is wise to start just one day at a time.  After doing a day for a while then move to two or three days before attempting a longer fast. 

As you develop in this discipline it will be wise to learn more about the process, the health benefits and how your body will react.  There are ways to prepare to enter into a fast as well as coming out,  You can hurt yourself.

I'll never forget my first 3 day fast.  Our pastor called it for the whole church.  We were excited.  No one told me how to prepare.  They did not tell me about how to reduce my coffee intake several days before so as to avoid caffeine headaches.  They did not tell me about how to begin to change my diet by reducing the quantity and increasing fruits and vegetables so as to clean my system out before the fast.   They did not tell me how to break a fast.

On the third day we were hungry and they broke the fast with a pot luck at church.  That table was loaded with meet, hot dogs, beef, fried food and oh yeah, there was some vegetables and things like that but......... I was a guy and a former athlete.  I eat meet and lots of it.  Well, a lot of us guys stuffed ourselves and we were miserable.  Don't do that.

It is wise to ease into a fast decreasing quantity moving towards fruits and vegetables and reverse it coming out.  Meet is harder to digest.  The longer the fast the longer the process.

What's on my Bookshelf?
The first book Brenda and I ever got was "God's Chosen Fast" by Arthur Wallis.   For years that is what we used as a guide.  We also have:
  •  Shaping History Through Prayer and Fasting by Derek Prince
  • Fasting Made Easy by Dr. Don Colbert, MD - this book focuses more on the health benefits of fasting.
I often joke and tell others I'm going to ask God why He called this a fast.  Wouldn't calling it a slow be more accurate?  It sure seems like things slow down.  But the truth is, when combined with prayer and a heart felt search  for our Lord it is one of the fastest ways to develop your faith and the ability to hear His voice.
Brenda
5/31/2012 05:51:53 am

Even though the list of requests is long during our fast the truth is we just want more of His presence. His presence will bring the answers and breakthrough we need.

Dianna
5/31/2012 06:22:52 am

Fasts are not always easy. I have done the easy part, now to concentrate on the harder part. This has been both encouraging and informative. Thanks.

Dianna
5/31/2012 11:43:49 pm

During your fast, keep a record of your dreams and vision experiences. As we fast we often hear from the Lord in our dream time, or during our worship. Mysteries will be revealed and the scriptures will be opened and plainly understood.

Brenda
6/1/2012 01:56:31 pm

So far none to record...but I'm expecting!

Brenda
6/1/2012 01:54:06 pm

While fasting your body releases toxins so a good way to help this process is by drinking herbal teas. Two important ones (although not the tastiest) for supporting the liver for detoxification are milk thistle and dandelion teas. Milk thistle protects the liver from toxins and dandelion helps increase bile production and stimulates the gallbadder to excrete the bile. Also make sure you are drinking LOTS of water. It is very important to stay well hydrated.

Tim
6/1/2012 04:44:48 pm

Be aware that the first two to four days are the most difficult then the hunger pains decrease significantly. You may occasionally experience headaches. It is your body detoxifying. Drink more water it helps speed the process. You may feel weak and feel sleepy at first. Rest when you need to. But there will come a time where you'll all of the sudden have lots of energy and may not even need as much sleep.

If you work, be mindful of your job especially if it is physical (ie construction) Consider a partial fast in situations like that so that you have the strength to

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Fasting is a nice way to keep ourselves healthy and fit for long time. You suggest many types of fast. I agree with that this fasts keep us closer to God as well beneficial for health.

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