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| | | Fasting | : : What is Spiritual Fasting? | | | Fasting | : : Is Fasting Relevant in a Covenant of Grace? | | | Many Christians are unfamiliar with spiritual fasting. Some believe that fasting is an Old Testament tradition neither required nor relevant to the New Testament grace under which we now live. In truth, however, fasting is a necessary though underutilized spiritual discipline that Jesus addressed right along with giving and prayer (reference Matthew 6). Fasting was never replaced, rescinded, or superseded in the New Testament, and it is not just Old Testament legalism. Jesus came to fulfill the Old Testament, not to render it irrelevant. As Randy Alcorn so eloquently stated in Money, Possessions & Eternity, "Being under grace does not mean living by lower standards than the law." In fact, Jesus assumed that we believers would fast. Jesus said, "When you fast" (Matthew 6:16) not "if you fast".
The verses below emphasize that we are saved by grace, not by works. Fasting, like prayer, is a spiritual tool that believers should use not to earn righteousness but to embrace it.
"I do not set aside the grace of God, for if righteousness could be gained through the law, Christ died for nothing." (Galatians 2:21)
"For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit, because anyone who serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men." (Romans 14:17-18)
"But food does not bring us near to God; we are no worse if we do not eat, and no better if we do." (1 Corinthians 8:8) looking to cheat click how to tell if wife has cheated my spouse cheated on me now what click want to cheat on my wife women who cheat on their husbands femchoice.org i dream my husband cheated on me married woman wants cheat site what causes women to cheat adult porn stories mom and son tolobel.com tamil sex stories readable abortion cost link are abortions free your pharmacy card coupon free walgreens coupons photo in store walgreens online coupon codes site walgreens prints coupon codes
| | | Fasting | : : Fasting: Superficial or Supernatural? | | | Fasting | : : Fast Unto the Lord, Not Unto Men | | | Fasting | : : Who Fasted in the Bible? | | | Below, in chronological order, is a representation of those who fasted in the Bible, but it is not a complete or exhaustive list.
Moses
(Exodus 34:28), in a 40-day radical fast (no food or water), sustained by the Lord as he received the 10 commandments
The Israelites
(Judges 20:26-27), in a corporate fast, to seek the Lord's guidance
(Nehemiah 9:1), in a corporate fast, confessing their sins and worshiping the Lord
(1 Samuel 7:6), led by Samuel in a corporate and intercessory fast, repenting for their sins
King David
(2 Samuel 12:16), in intercession for his ill son
(Psalm 35:13) in mourning and intercession for the illness of others
(Psalm 69:10) in humble repentance, asking God for personal mercy and restoration
Elijah
(1 Kings 19:8) in a 40-day radical fast, prompted and sustained by the Lord
Ezra
(Ezra 8:21-23), in humble petition before the Lord
Esther
(Esther 4:16), in a three-day fast, accompanied by fasting intercessors, as she sought the Lord's favor in interceding for the Jews
The Ninevites and the King of Nineveh
(Jonah 3:5-10), in a corporate fast, earnestly repenting of their evil ways
Jesus
(Matthew 4:2, Luke 4:2), in preparation for His earthly ministry
New Testament Leaders and Prophets
(Acts 13:1-3), in worship of the Lord before He instructed them to set apart Barnabus and Saul for His designated missionary appointment
Paul and Barnabus
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| | | Fasting | : : Are There Different Kinds of Fasts? | | | Fasting | : : How Do I Fast Unto the Lord in Today's World? | | | Fasting | : : The Compassion of Jesus and the Purpose of this Fast | | | Fasting | : : I'm Afraid to Fast! | | | Fasting | : : How Fasting Relates to the The Great Commandment | | | Fasting | : : True Fasting as Detailed in Isaiah 58 | | | Fasting | : : Isn't Fasting Practiced by Other Religions (and By Those with No Religion?) | | | Fasting | : : Why Fast Now? | | | Fasting | : : Corporate and Intercessory Fasting | | | Fasting | : : 2008 Lenten Fast | | | Fasting | : : I'm a Pastor; How Do I Get My Congregation Involved? | | | Fasting | : : I'm a Parent; How Do I Include My Children in this 40-Day Journey? | | | Fasting | : : Have Additional Questions, or Need More Information? | | | Should you have additional or specific questions about fasting, please e-mail us. We would welcome the opportunity to hear from you. May God bless your faithfulness!
| | | Fasting | : : Have Additional Questions or Need More Information? | | | Fasting | : : This is My First Fasting Experience; What Should I Expect? | | | Fasting | : : Legalism and the Liquid Fast | | |
The essence of a liquid fast is choosing to abstain from eating solid food. Usually, a liquid fast includes things such as water, fruit juice, vegetable juice, and clear broths. Your body still receives nutrition through the juices, but you sacrifice the texture and taste of solid food.
Be cautious of legalizing the liquid fast. Drinking a milkshake, while it can be sipped through a straw, probably does not honor the intention of your fast. Broth served in a bowl, eaten with a spoon is no better or worse than if you drank it. Blending fresh fruits and vegetables into a finer consistency (even adding juice or broth to thin out the mixture) is perfectly fine, as long as the Lord is leading you in that direction.
Some people choose to put protein powders and supplements in their drinks; others do not. Some people completely abstain from sugar and sodium; some modify the amount; some use sugar substitutes. Do not judge what others are doing, but look to the Lord for what He would have YOU do.
Let the Lord lead you; do not let the enemy neutralize your honorable intentions by diverting your focus to the planning and preparation of your food (or drinks!). You do not want to spend more time thinking about what you are (or are not!) going to eat than you spend with the Lord. Focus on praying, meditating upon His Word, and fellowshipping with Him. Do not become paralyzed by the choices of what you should or should not eat. Pray before you choose, submit your choices to the Lord, and use your time wisely with Him.
If you do eat or drink something that you believe is inappropriate, given what the Lord has impressed upon your heart, do not let the enemy convince you that you've blown your fast. You have not! Pray, ask for the Lords guidance and strength, and move forward. The Lord knows your heart (see 1 Samuel 16:7, Psalm 44:21, Luke 16:15, Acts 15:8, Romans 8:27, 1 John 3:20).
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| | | Fasting | : : I Feel So Weak! What Should I Do? | | | Fasting | : : How to use this website for fasting and prayer | | | Fasting | : : Recommended Books on Fasting and Revival | | | The Process of Repentance | : : The Most Holy Week | | | The Process of Repentance - The Most Holy Week | |
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