There are spiritual benefits of fasting. Specifically, when we are more acutely in tune with God through fasting, God answers in compassionate and generous ways (Isaiah 58:8-14). Whether you’re fasting on behalf of someone (Jews of Persia fasting for Queen Esther) or for personal intimacy or forgiveness (King David after his fall with Bathsheba), God can move in extraordinary ways.
Fasting—like no other exercise—drives home to the pit of our stomach our total and absolute dependence on God for life itself.
If for no other reason, this should lead to heartfelt gratitude and praise to God. Basically, more of Thank You and less of Give Me. Richard Foster, in his book Celebration of Discipline, compellingly writes about fasting: “That is the only way we will be saved from loving the blessing more than the Blesser.”
Fast to get closer to God and more attuned to his will. When blessings are bestowed upon you, do not forget they come from the benevolent hand of God. Recalibrate our minds to acknowledge the Blesser, not the blessing.
Fast when we are overwhelmed and discouraged by setbacks in our personal lives. Whether it’s financial, physical, or emotional turmoil, fast to empty the desire to rely on self and tangible resources. Let’s throw ourselves before God in total dependence on and hope in him.
If I didn’t answer specific questions on the video, feel free to ask for clarification. Or better yet, if you have fasted and awesome things were revealed, share your story. Through dialog we can better understand the concept of fasting and the benefit it brings 🙂
Hi Bianca –
The Lord is always very timely! Lately I have been going back and forth about this because I am sensing/feeling the desire of doing so. I've fasted in the past and wonderful blessings and confirmations have been the outcome.
I will tell you, when I have fasted in the past, I don't do it completely without food. I usually do the Daniel fast because I take medication (heavy medication due to RA). I rely on Him to help me through…I drink a lot of liquids and pray when those hunger pains begin.
Thank you for this wonderful post! I think this is confirmation to what I have to do next…;-)
By the way, I can't view the vlog. Not sure if I'm the only one with this problem.
Bendiciones!
Oops! Sorry, I didn't upload the video correctly 🙂 Thanks for catching it!
Thank you! Just viewed it.
LOVED this vlog!!! Your point about not using fasting to wedge ourselves into the will of God was inspired!
i think it's a gift (like celibacy or something) but i absolutely love fasting. o_O weird huh? my dream come true- to do a 40 day water fast
the reason why i love fasting is because there's a heightened sense of hearing His voice, being closer to His heart and knowing HIs will. when you die to yourself by fasting, there is less of you and more of Him. and having more of Him can be quite addicting!
I like to do it to 🙂 I find myself quietened… which is a BIG thing. It centres me… nothing like being completly in the centre of God 🙂 As a busy mum, I love the focused time of prayer and meditation on the word at meal times, when I would normally be eating. It's almost like a mini vacation with God 😉
Wow, totally great perspectives! Thank you so much for sharing your experience. I know I have walked away more challenged to do it again.
mini-vacation with God. luv it! i feel the exact same way!
as a single mother…my schedule gets crazy busy. but when im fasting…it's almost like my son (and everyone else) understands that im desiring to spend more time with God and people don't bother me as much! HA!
i like you already! YEY 😉
I obtained breakthrough during a recent fast…I was offered (and I accepted) a full time job, with benefits really close to my home. I was discharged from the company I worked for prior (5yrs!) in Sept 2009. I know of people from my old company who have been unemployed even longer than I was. It's already going on two years!
Ask and you shall receive…that's what He tells us to do!
Truth~
I'm confused. Do you fast? Or do you fast a particular way?
Why or why not?
Well, I haven't fasted in a while. I realized my fasting was not with the right intentions. I would do "fasting" from people; isolate myself from the internet, friends, and even family to have some time meditating on God's goodness.
Hope that makes sense! 🙂
F- forget about yourself and seek God
A- ask and you shall receive seek and you will find
S-sacrifice food, electronics, shopping
T-thank him in spite of your circumstance and watch Him be glorified.
One thing I learned at youth group was that fasting can be really good when you want to pray for/ about something or someone in earnest; every time you get a hunger pang, you think about why you're not eating, and remember to pray about it.
Umm, I suck at leaving appropriate comments sometimes, but deal. I just wanted to say that you are BEAUTIFUL. The camera loves you, dahhling 🙂 Lots of love and prayer for your speaking events!
Umm, you don't suck at comments! I just love when you make your appearance.
Hope the floral arrangements and bridal meetings went well!
Hey Bianca!! I so enjoy your blog! It's confirmed… fast is a must for me in the next few days. Thanks for you simpleness, you inspire me to be myself 🙂 Be blessed sista!
I totally think I'm going to do something similar. Researching this has spawned a new interest and conviction 🙂
I just wanted write a little note and say that I found your blog(which is awesome and very inspiring) through your sisters photography blog, which I LOVE as well. I will be adding your blog to my blog list! Thank you for your love in Christ, wisdom, honesty and vulnerability, you and your sister are both an inspiration to me. I look forward to checking in regularly.
Awesome!!! So nice you can cross-check Jas and I 😉 Welcome to the blog, Chantal!
Hi Bianca,
Thank you for this vlog! (and all others or that matter!) I fast regularly simply for the fact that it reminds me of Jesus' great sacrifice for us. The absence of food is so small in comparison. His love for us is so great… a small sacrifice in return is the least I could offer.
Hi Aileen! Thanks for your insight and perspective. I've TOTALLY been challenged by yourself and others to fast again.
Great topic! My spiritual belly is full. Thanks 😉
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