Christian Fasting

In bible study tonight, we talked about and studied fasting. I have to admit, it was not something I have spent much time thinking about or participating in. I have gone along with groups I was in that were fasting, but I never really understood the purpose. At last I think I finally get it.

Picture of Moses and followers fasting.

In my own simple terms, it is a time to communicate with God, for our bodies, minds, souls to be still, and listen. God communicates to us when we are still and quiet. It is also important that we keep our fast between us and God. There is no need to proclaim it or make others aware, it is not for their benefit, or for us to appear to be more Christian, but a time for us to prepare, show reverence and be ready to hear and listen to God, to communicate with him.





In searching the Internet I found some great websites about fasting, please visit them and discover for yourself the benefits that others have experienced as a result of their fasting. One of the sites I visited describes fasting as: "the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life. "





http://www.freedomyou.com/fasting_book/Fasting%20Testimonies.htm





http://www.allaboutgod.com/christian-fasting.htm





http://www.billbright.com/howtofast/