If you have, did it help your relationship with God? Did you get answers you were looking for? Just wondering.

Yes, but not in the last five or six years. The few times I did, it was in conjunction with prayer for a specific person or event.

My parents have done it many times (my dad has even taught prayer and fasting classes at our church) and I know that they find it extremely helpful (not to mention that it is Biblical).

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Stephanie
Mom to: Caleb (8/03), Ian (9/05), & Baby Boy #3 (EDD 11-9-2008)

Well, I was not really looking for answer, but I fast. Instead of eating, I pray or read the Bible or a devotion. I think it does bring me closer to God.

However, I did not do it when I was pregnant or nursing so from 1999 to 2005, I did not do it.

My religion fasts in March from sunrise to sunset for 19 days. It is a very spiritual time. For me it is a reminder of how strong my faith is, of how much I have materially in the world, and of the kind of person I want to be. It is not easy - emotionally or physically - but I think it does bring me closer to God and strengthen my faith.

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Better to give your kids the values you have
than the valuables you can't afford.

Yes.....remember when you fast to take that time and spend it in prayer,reading,or just meditating upon the things that God has done for you and will do for you...the bible tells us that somethings come by only by fasting and prayer....do I like to do it..lol...fleshly...HECK NO...LOL..spiritually...YES....and just so you know....food is not the only thing you can fast....I do my computer...I am addicted to it...well these forums...lol...and I will do a 24 hr fast off the computer....or if your a tv watcher.......if it is a sacrifice for you then fast it...but do something for God during this time

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CHOOSE TODAY WHOM YOU WILL SERVE!!!

Years ago when I was in church--where I need to be--I fasted and yes it brought answers to my prayers and really helped. And no it doesn't just have to be food. Something that dominates your life maybe.

oh, i see...it can be a fast from almost anything you do regularly...i was going to say, i can't not eat! i'm diabetic! lol

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Right!

A lot of people have to eat for medical reasons. I sometimes will fast my computer, food, tea, I have even fasted my pants (wore a skirt for so long). A fast is giving up something that means a lot to you. If it is something that you can give up with no problems then find something that hurts you to give up. If you are a smoker, fast your cigs for so long. Your tv, radio, pop ect. If it is a sacrafice for the Lord, that is the main thing.

Yes I fast! I also receive answers to prayers and get closer to the Lord at the same time! I truely need to fast more.

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When Jesus returns, will you be ready???

I am muslim and I fast for one month from sunrise to sunset. It is very spiritual and fulfilling time. it really cleanses the body.

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We buy things we dont need,
with money we dont have,
in order to impress people
we dont like?
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