The sin has to record proportions in America, I am asking people to join me in a month long fast, durring the month of June. I am eating only fruits and vegetables and drinking water. Please do what you can.
2007-05-29 17:58:40 · 23 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not boasting about fasting, I am calling others to join in a nation wide fast. If I do not tell you that I am doing it just about every responce would be something like this "what are you doing while we fast?"
What the Bible is talking about is walking around during the fast letting people know you are fasting.
2007-05-31 03:18:46 · update #1
PEOPLE.... there are different types of fasting!
The Bible describes four major types of fasting:
A Regular Fast - Traditionally, a regular fast means refraining from eating all food. Most people still drink water or juice during a regular fast.
A Partial Fast - This type of fast generally refers to omitting a specific meal from your diet or refraining from certain types of foods. Daniel 10:2-3 says, "At that time I, Daniel, mourned for three weeks. I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips; and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over." In Daniel 1:12, they restricted their diet to vegetables and water.
A Full Fast - These fasts are complete - no food and no drink.
A Sexual Fast - 1 Corinthians 7:3-6 says, "The husband should fulfill his marital duty to his wife, and likewise the wife to her husband. The wife's body does not belong to her alone but also to her husband. In the same way, the husband's body does not belong to him alone but also to his wife. Do not deprive each other except by mutual consent and for a time, so that you may devote yourselves to prayer. Then come together again so that Satan will not tempt you because of your lack of self-control."
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2007-05-29 18:10:17 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 6⤊ 0⤋
Yes, I'll join you....I've decided to fast Starbucks...that one hurts. I do a weekly Daniel fast which is a partial fast. For those that aren't familiar with it...that's what my Brother Stone is doing a Daniel fast. In the book of Daniel it talks about Daniel only eating vegetables and drinking water.
(And Stone isn't boasting, he's trying to encourage people to join him)
2007-05-30 15:41:42 · answer #2 · answered by Jan P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My props to you in your quest to better your self as the world continues its spiraling decline.
Though I am not inclined to join you at this time I thought the following might help.
Matthew 6:16-18 for spiritual betterment
Again GL on your endeavors
2007-05-30 11:45:52 · answer #3 · answered by InkBlot 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I believe that if you choose to fast that it is not proper to advertise what you are doing. In Matthew 6:16-18 Christ says, "And whenever you fast, do not look dismal, like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces so as to show others that they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have recieved their reward. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that your fasting may be seen not by others but by your Father who is in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward." If I choose to fast, I will keep it to myself. So, I will not tell you whether or not I will be joining you. I hope that your fast is a blessing to you. I hope that you are brought closer to God. Use the time that you have in your day when you would be eating larger meals to pray and worship God. Replace the thing you are fasting with God and bring yourself closer to Him. I pray that this is a blessing for you.
2007-05-30 17:16:24 · answer #4 · answered by One Odd Duck 6 · 0⤊ 2⤋
I'm in! I've been planning a fast anyway, for health reasons. Mine will begin June 2, the first is my birthday.
(How's Lexus?)
2007-05-30 02:35:06 · answer #5 · answered by wanda3s48 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
That is really cool that you want to do something like this ... and I would love to join you in your fast!Fasting is good not only for our souls but also for our bodies. It helps to make us healthier. It is a good way to replenish your body, and give you more energy! CANT WAIT 'TILL JUNE!!
2007-05-30 02:21:04 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
Due to physical requirements of my disease I cannot fully join you, but I will be cutting back on everything and cleansing my body of toxics
Take your health into concern and make sure you take supplements and increase your muscles
Good Luck
2007-05-29 18:02:45 · answer #7 · answered by Kris 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not really a fast, if you are going to be eating now is it?
I will join you on a 12 hour fast each day of June, when I will not let food or drink pass my lips. Does it matter if I am asleep?
2007-05-29 18:01:53 · answer #8 · answered by Sarcasma 5 · 0⤊ 4⤋
Only if it is a true fast, absolutely no food or liquid for 30 consecutive days. Got the sand?
2007-05-29 18:02:42 · answer #9 · answered by Always Curious 7 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Maybe you should consult a physician before doing this. Man cannot live on fruit alone.
2007-05-29 18:03:08 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋