tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post5338916556769734564..comments2024-03-03T16:03:06.861-05:00Comments on Breathing in Grace: { Fasting }Breathing In Gracehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13302608654931936520noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-89103382472756794922018-03-17T03:28:10.769-04:002018-03-17T03:28:10.769-04:00I think of the scripture where Jesus said "bu...I think of the scripture where Jesus said "but this kind goeth not out but by fasting and prayer". The disciples were unable to cast out a spirit, and this is when Jesus said these words. I truly believe that spiritual warfare begins when we set aside our flesh and seek the face of the Lord. I've fasted for many years, and have found it to be a tremendous blessing in my life. One word of caution, when coming off a fast, do not eat a full hearty meal, but rather start out very slow with juices, fruits, etc., because the body does not have the enzymes to break down the food available right away when coming off a fast. I've found this helpful to know when fasting. Drinking grape juice, or some other kind of juice is best to let the body know it needs to prepare for food again after a fast. If the Lord is directing your heart in such a way, be willing to follow and see what He would have in store for you :) Blessings to you sweet friend!Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-63295017499920488012018-03-08T18:53:05.427-05:002018-03-08T18:53:05.427-05:00I'm not sure how to answer this. I've cont...I'm not sure how to answer this. I've contemplated it throughout the day. My fasting is not necessarily food...it is a fasting of the heart and soul...a time of cleansing and pouring out my heart to the Lord and seeking His face for whatever direction He may be wanting to lead me. It's a spiritual time between the Lord and me, and your post makes me want to seek Him again in this deeper way... It's a beautiful time, and I need to quit putting it off...Pamela M. Steinerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04060656432106792419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-10368499266050741642018-03-08T18:46:22.344-05:002018-03-08T18:46:22.344-05:00I don't fast unless it is for a medical proced...I don't fast unless it is for a medical procedure but I do know it has its health benefits. Liquids are necessary though! I've heard one day a week is healthful. Fasting for spiritual reason is definitely personal. Catholics fast during Lent, but one meal is allowed during the day, or snacks throughout the day that don't equal more than one meal equivalent. Terri Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15333024343069943295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-35836996127544131102018-03-08T18:09:49.148-05:002018-03-08T18:09:49.148-05:00No, that is something I don't do. Never felt ...No, that is something I don't do. Never felt called to do that.happyonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14186179870233267082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-15692730529470893492018-03-08T18:02:29.736-05:002018-03-08T18:02:29.736-05:00Hi my dear, I do fast and I do it when the Holy Sp...Hi my dear, I do fast and I do it when the Holy Spirit leads. I too feel the need to do it shortly. God bless you during yours. xxJoyfulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09956413632864588646noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-36501751120537923562018-03-08T15:33:17.959-05:002018-03-08T15:33:17.959-05:00I take very seriously Jesus' instruction about...I take very seriously Jesus' instruction about the subject from Matthew 6. Since you sensed the Holy Spirit leading you, be quick to obey. ♥Rebeccahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08740950362293427086noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-67344226992973986992018-03-08T13:08:39.291-05:002018-03-08T13:08:39.291-05:00Thank you. Thank you. R's Ruehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05711563217099699047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3033320547792994210.post-73769916830559016762018-03-08T12:54:28.856-05:002018-03-08T12:54:28.856-05:00Fasting is something very personal.
Instead of fa...Fasting is something very personal.<br /><br />Instead of fasting during Lent, I try live holy for before Him, every single day. That is very hard because I am a sinner. But He is risen. He's alive. He prays for us.He promises that he will always be with us. Let's celebrate that. Arithahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12580084913655106441noreply@blogger.com