FASTING, Does God not answer our prayers anyway if we pray by faith?

My pastor has sent an email out for everyone to fast. Stop eating and pray!

I don't understand fasting.



Does God not answer our prayers, if we pray by faith? I found this verse.God was speaking here.

Isaiah 58:6 Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

7 Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry, and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house? when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him; and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh?

8 Then shall thy light break forth as the morning, and thine health shall spring forth speedily: and thy righteousness shall go before thee; the glory of the LORD shall be thy rereward.



Where does it say to not eat? Can someone help me with this as I really want to learn the about fasting and my pastor doesn't have time to tell me. I am new at his church, around Feb.2007 email me if you want 2

FASTING, Does God not answer our prayers anyway if we pray by faith?
How is fasting used as a spiritual discipline?



BIBLE READING: 2 Chron. 20:1-30

KEY BIBLE VERSE: Jehoshaphat was alarmed by this news and sought the Lord for guidance. He also gave orders that everyone throughout Judah should observe a fast. (2 Chron. 20:3)



Fasting can be part of repentance. When the nation was faced with disaster, Jehoshaphat called upon the people to get serious with God by going without food (fasting) for a designated time. By separating themselves from the daily routine of food preparation and eating, they could devote that extra time to considering their sin and praying to God for help. Hunger pangs would reinforce their feelings of penitence and remind them of their weakness and their dependence upon God. Fasting still can be helpful today as we seek God's will in special situations.



BIBLE READING: Ezra 8:15-36

KEY BIBLE VERSE: And there by the Ahava Canal, I gave orders for all of us to fast and humble ourselves before our God. We prayed that he would give us a safe journey and protect us, our children, and our goods as we traveled. (Ezra 8:21)



Fasting can be part of prayer. Ezra knew God's promises to protect his people, but he didn't take them for granted. He also knew that God's blessings are appropriated through prayer; so Ezra and the people humbled themselves by fasting and praying. And their prayers were answered. Fasting humbled them because going without food was a reminder of their complete dependence on God. Fasting also gave them more time to pray and meditate on God.



Too often we pray glibly and superficially. Serious prayer, by contrast, requires concentration. It puts us in touch with God's will and can really change us. Without serious prayer, we reduce God to a quick-service pharmacist with painkillers for our every ailment.



BIBLE READING: Matthew 6:16-18

KEY BIBLE VERSE: But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will suspect you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in secret. And your Father, who knows all secrets, will reward you. (Matthew 6:17-18)



Fasting needs to be done for the right reasons. Fasting—going without food in order to spend time in prayer—is noble and difficult. It gives us time to pray, teaches self-discipline, reminds us that we can live with a lot less, and helps us appreciate God's gifts. Jesus was not condemning fasting, but hypocrisy—fasting in order to gain public approval. Fasting was mandatory for the Jewish people once a year, on the Day of Atonement (Leviticus 23:32). The Pharisees voluntarily fasted twice a week to impress the people with their "holiness." Jesus commended acts of self-sacrifice done quietly and sincerely. He wanted people to adopt spiritual disciplines for the right reasons, not from a selfish desire for praise.
Reply:It is very interesting that you have chosen an answer based on the fact it had alot of information. Report It
Reply:The purpose for fasting is to cleanse the liver %26amp; spleen from the toxins the collect. These organs acts as a filter for many of the toxins/impurities/sin that our body produces a result not only of consumption, but of our deeds as well.

In order for them to operate properly, it requires a full 24hr period of inactivity where only water can be consumed. The body is the TEMPLE where HE has agreed to meet you, if it would be maintained as such.
Reply:There is a book about fasting By a man named Wallis.



But Jesus even said that after he was gone his disciples would fast, But see fasting dosnt always have to do with eating it is just giving somthing up for just a short while.



Jesus even fasted said he went without food for a time same as Mosses.
Reply:Fasting is suppose to be a sign from you that you are willing to give up vital things you need, like food, so that you can show God you are willing to sacrifice and submit to His authority. Fasting is a sign that you are serious in your prayers. Hope that helps, thanks and have a great day!
Reply:i dont know but jews celebrate a holiday and they cant eat for a day.
Reply:You can fast anything that you spend allot of time doing whether it be food ,TV ,stereo etc.. Fasting food is good for your body while it also can help your focus on what you are praying for and it is about you expression and commitment to the cause.. I think churches use fasting for some of the wrong reasons so you will need to seek the answer for yourself as to what God wants you to do.....



Your pastor should be willing to explain any question that his followers have,but you can research it yourself and you might be better off doing so..Get your bible out and if you don't have a Strong's concordance get one..Do a word search of the different languages for fasting and all your answers will be set before you...
Reply:Fasting is very Biblical. And you are right God does answer our prayers even when we do not fast. Some believe that fasting lets God know how serious we are about what we are praying for; but I think God will already know that.



Fasting is more for us than for God. It is humbling ourselves. Realizing our dependence on food and realizing we are mortal and imperfect. Fasting is to get our hearts in the right spirit, to humble ourselves before God.

I'll look up some stuff and email it to you ok?
Reply:thats bad for you....





WHAT THE HELL! GOD DOSENT TELL YOU NOT TO EAT THATS DUMB

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