Those who know me know that I hate fasting, but I do it anyway.
For as long as I can remember, our church in Manila has started the year with a week of prayer, fasting, and consecration. For me, that week is always the best of times and the worst of times. Looking back, I have to admit that I probably instituted a church-wide week of fasting because that is the only way I could force myself to participate in that spiritual discipline. Left to myself, I would rather visit Five Guys three times a day than skip meals and pray three times a day. But, my church community makes me a better Christian.
Today is day III of our 2013 week of prayer, fasting, and consecration. Many Every Nation churches around the world are having morning, noon, and evening prayer meetings this week. I am already hearing Twitter reports of answered prayer and breakthrough, as Every Nation people from London to Manila to Nashville are humbling themselves and getting hungry (for God!).
I am also hearing some questions. Rather than attempting to make up answers myself, I will simply refer you to one of the best fasting sites available, which includes the following info:
- Why fast
- How to fast safely
- How long
- How to prepare
- How to make your spiritual experience the best it can be
- What physical benefits to expect
- How to finish your fast
I hope that helps as you seek God during this week of fasting, prayer, and consecration.
