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1 | Role of fasting in a Christian's walk? | Neh 1:4 | Mommapbs | 24919 | ||
Great scriptures and observations! Thanks Nolan! You asked,"How does one come to a 'resolution' during fasting?" I believe that God brings the resolution to you. Could your experience with fasting be perhaps more experimental than intentional? Forgive me if that query causes you a little upset. You write,"I have never fasted for more than 15 hours straight.." First of all, fasting is not about a length of time. I'm wondering, what caused you to stop? Either God showed up and there was resolution, (therefore the fast is concluded) or you decided not to wait for Him. . . By your own admission (you) "haven't learned much about the 'actual experience' of fasting." Don't deny yourself this great privilege! When you purpose in your heart to fast before the Lord-this can be structured in a myriad of ways-let Him guide you! Ephesians 5:10 encourages us to "Try to learn what is pleasing to the Lord." Blessings to you! |
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2 | Role of fasting in a Christian's walk? | Neh 1:4 | Makarios | 24927 | ||
Greetings again Mommapbs! Thats Ok! Your question does not bother me at all, my friend! When I fasted for 15 hours, I was in the company of some fellow saints in my church, and we prayed for a "cleansing of the church" while we fasted; that the Lord would remove the stain of sin in our church. But even though I underwent fasting, I used the time to study Scripture and came to the "resolution" that we had done our part by praying and bringing it to God's attention, and that God would do all of the rest.. As it turned out, the people eventually repented of their sins and the church has become much closer because of the acknowledgment and repentance of sin. However, I have never taken the notion of fasting "lightly", and I have never focused on the length of time that I had fasted. I just knew how long it was that we were there because someone had reminded me.. I do not believe that my experience was at all 'experimental' in any way, and I have not denied myself the privilege of fasting, even though I confess that I have not fasted consistently or nearly as often enough as might be expected.. But thank you anyway for your support! Your Brother in Christ, Nolan |
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