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i have another question -how do we fast correctly?

is there anything in the Bible that outlines how to fast correctly? i need your help here, so i can start my fast and do it the safe and correct way.

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Permalink Reply by CAROLINE ESNATH HWASHAYA on August 24, 2009 at 1:28am

isiah 51 verse 1 to the end. its called the fast chapter

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Permalink Reply by felixpadua on August 24, 2009 at 7:43am

i read and reread isaiah 51 but i couldn't see any fasting procedures. there might be an error in the chapter number. thanks anyway.

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Permalink Reply by felixpadua on August 24, 2009 at 6:13pm

someone said it's isaiah 58, caroline.

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Permalink Reply by felixpadua on August 24, 2009 at 6:08pm

thanks steve.

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Permalink Reply by Lahry Sibley on August 24, 2009 at 4:16pm

read Isaiah 58, and there you will see the kind of fast that God would choose. Very interesting.

Lahry

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Permalink Reply by felixpadua on August 24, 2009 at 6:13pm

thnaks lahry for the info. God bless you!

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Permalink Reply by DaughterOfGod on August 24, 2009 at 4:22pm

i have recently started fasting as well. do you hear the voice of THE HOLY SPIRIT? it is very important for you to pray about this, and ask Gods directions and guidance for fasting. wait for His answer. He will tell you how long, and also the TYPE of fast (as there are diff. kinds.) be careful with this. you first have to ask yourself, WHY do you want to fast? are your reasons of the heart? or to GET SOMETHING from the hand of God? the reason for fasting in the bible, is so you may DRAW CLOSER TO GOD. to have a DEEPER relationship with Him. If you are fasting for a specific reason, you must pray and ask God if your reasonings are sound, and if He is ok with the fast. go on the internet and read about different types of fasting; get knowledge about the subject first. read about it in the bible, and then pray for His guidance. you may only want to fast a specific food item (ie; soda, coffee, ect...) you may choose to fast other things, such as t.v. or going out to eat. these are "partial" fasts. ask God HOW LONG you should fast. it may be He just wants you to do 1day a week. for a "full fast", this means a fast for 24hrs, drinking only water. however as w/myself, He allowed two fruits to be eaten during that time. also, He instructed me, to fast 24hrs. its important for your health not to "overfast", to do your body harm. do you feel the Lord is putting it on your heart to fast? or is it coming from YOU? also, during your fast, when you are hungry, you must feed upon the Lords words. you must be in much prayer as well. be careful, and good luck. I will pray for you with this. i hope this was helpful. blessings, nancy

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Permalink Reply by ALCEDES JONES on August 24, 2009 at 7:21pm

NANCY THAT WAS VERY ENLIGHTEN AND TRUE I REALLY THANK THE LORD FOR USING YOU TO BRING THAT OUT ABOUT Y DO WE FAST AND LET US ALSO KNOW THAT THERE ARE MORE THEN ONE WAY TO FAST MAY GOD CONTINUE TO BLESS YOU
AL JONES