Do you fast?

Red-Curious · 2018-09-19T15:22:44+00:00

Yes, I fast periodically. But you're also not going to find posts in the sidebar about the proper role of baptism or whether or not we should all be speaking in tongues or plenty of other things. To be clear, this is certainly a Christian forum, but it also focuses on (quoting the sidebar):

discuss problems, solutions, and insights on relationships, sex, and biblical masculinity according to biblical principles.

While one could argue that every single aspect of the Christian life somehow relates to "biblical masculinity," and therefore we leave the forum open for discussion on pretty much anything that could be considered related to one of those things, the sidebar content will be limited to those things which are directly related.

One could easily argue that fasting is part of being a biblical man. But women fast too. It's not all that unique to masculinity itself. The only sidebar exception is the 300 series, which is (to my discredit) far from complete and thus far only addresses the very basic disciplines, whereas I would consider for most people that fasting is more of an intermediate thing.

helaughsinhidden · 2018-09-19T12:48:32+00:00

Yes, when praying and seeking God after feeling distant or when seeking answers to specific prayer for up to 3 days with no food or drink besides water. Fasting in general is downplayed all throughout the church. I suppose it's because fasting is situational. Like we aren't actually required to fast biblically, but when praying, seeking God, or as in scripture, attempting to cast our certain demons. Fasting is a very effective and powerful way to draw closer to God and allow the Holy Spirit to manifest and increase in your life.

RedPlanetMan · 2018-09-19T11:40:26+00:00

Occasionally an intermittent fast (I.e., eat all food for day within an 8 hour window) but nothing more serious, though I’m sure there are others out there.

It’s really about what you want to accomplish. Any particular goal?

becoming_alpha · 2018-09-19T15:01:01+00:00

Yes, Mormons fast once a month for 24 hours. We have a special meeting at church during the fast when anyone can come up to the microphone and share their testimony with the congregation. It can be a spiritual feast in the right mindset. There's the story in Matthew about the apostles not being able to cast out evil spirits and Jesus tells them that this type doesn't leave expect through prayer and fasting. Fasting, when done with purpose and increased prayer and focus, can be powerful.

We donate the money we would have spent on meals during the fast to feed the hungry. We also fast on occasion for a special purpose, or to support a family member or friend in their special purpose (sickness or other problem).

Title	Do you fast?
Author	lavo101
Upvotes	5
Comments	16
Date	September 19, 2018 9:34 AM UTC (7 years ago)
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