Fasting and emotional vent

[stephluv]

Hello Everyone!!-- sorry this is long

Before our big Gospel Explosion event this Sunday...my youth association has asked we all fast for the week until the day of the event. I havent done a spiritual fast in a long time and i'm excited and nervous as this is my first time fasting for more then a day. I decided to fast from 6am-6pm, so i am taking several breaks at work to pray and praise, doing this without food just water. We have been asked to stop whatever we are doing and pray for the success of our event at 9pm everday as well.

Its been great these past few days- but i'm noticing that i'm getting almost too emotional and feeling kinda lost...are my bottled up emotions finally coming out? i've been close to tears several times and now i'm kinda feeling like this fast is more so for me then the event coming up...Here are my previous fasting experiences

1)after several college rejections I got an acceptance letter into a great university and with a great financial offer
2)after several anxiety attacks did a mini fast and was told to open my Bible and the first line I read was about prophecy (not sure if thats a sign- i'm new to this
3)after yrs of struggling academically and financially in college (yes the same college i was accepted at) I finally prayed about my situation and was able to graduate that semester with all odds against me
4) ^ also a part of that fast I prayed that if God brought me to it He would take me out and guide my steps after a few mths I got a call for a job working at a well-known corporation that I didnt even apply at

Since then I was doing ok...even decided to attend baptism classes and yr later I was baptized (2010) BUT I havent been on the right path this past yr- I rejected my church family after I got baptized when things became tough for my family and I...it was like I was angry with God because when I got closer to him My world got even tougher Figured that I might as well be like my more worldy friends because they sure are not going through my problems

After a yr of sulking - yes i was being a big baby I decided that 2012 I needed to make a few changes So far this yr has been alright- I vowed to not cry this yr and I havent just a few tears in my eyes and mostly of joy I'm just getting more familiar with the Bible so i'm not sure what to read and i'm nervous of whats to come but i am opening up in my prayers telling God I am ready for what he has in store Just praying I have the strength and faith for it

^^dont know how this ended up being such a long post I really was initially going to ask how has fasting affected your life but I ended up taking a load off my mind instead Thanks!

 

[Shimmie]

:Rose: :Rose: :Rose:

 

[Lanea87]

I havent done a spritual fast but was thinking about doing one because I am going through somethings and need guidance. I will be here waiting to see what the ladies of the CF have to say.

 

[CoilyFields]

During a fast you are lessening your dependance on physical sustenance and depending more on the Holy Spirit and the Word as your daily bread. As a result your ears become more keen to hear what God is saying to you.

I fasted a few times in the past and it was during those times that I heard the voice of God sooooooooooooooo clearly when I prayed. I also had tons of prophetic dreams (I have them occassionally but during this time they were intense and more often). I felt physically drained but spiritually full (kinda like the feeling you get after a looooooooooong praise session...or an intense workout lol)

I was praying for God to change my situation but instead he showed me myself more clearly, what was going on in my situation, and what he wanted from me.

I can honestly say that during those times of fasting (I fasted ALL day for about a week, then off and on during the year) I felt closer to God than Ive ever felt. I am certain that the fasting and praying that I did for that situation that year will be manifested in a great harvest this year!!! I can't wait to reap in blessings what I've sown in tears!!!

 

[stephluv]

During a fast you are lessening your dependance on physical sustenance and depending more on the Holy Spirit and the Word as your daily bread. As a result your ears become more keen to hear what God is saying to you. Thank you for furthering explaining that to me--- definitely will have to fast more often

I fasted a few times in the past and it was during those times that I heard the voice of God sooooooooooooooo clearly when I prayed. I also had tons of prophetic dreams (I have them occassionally but during this time they were intense and more often). I felt physically drained but spiritually full (kinda like the feeling you get after a looooooooooong praise session...or an intense workout lol) I want this as well- been actually praying/begging for understanding.

I was praying for God to change my situation but instead he showed me myself more clearly, what was going on in my situation, and what he wanted from me.

I can honestly say that during those times of fasting (I fasted ALL day for about a week, then off and on during the year) I felt closer to God than Ive ever felt. I am certain that the fasting and praying that I did for that situation that year will be manifested in a great harvest this year!!! I can't wait to reap in blessings what I've sown in tears!!! I agree!!

Thank you for the feedback!!!

 

[sidney]

I pray that you get all the answers you are looking for during your fast. I agree with CoilyFields, it is an opportunity to increase your sensitivity to the Lord. I would also encourage you to read Isaiah 58, it talks about the kind of fasting that pleases the Lord, and includes his will for fasting as well as some of the benefits. God Bless!

 

[stephluv]

I pray that you get all the answers you are looking for during your fast. I agree with CoilyFields, it is an opportunity to increase your sensitivity to the Lord. I would also encourage you to read Isaiah 58, it talks about the kind of fasting that pleases the Lord, and includes his will for fasting as well as some of the benefits. God Bless!

I definitely will and Thank you sidney