Fasting 101

[AudreyNicole]

I have some basic questions about fasting.

What is the purpose of fasting? What does it do? What does it mean? How does one go about doing it? And why should/would someone fast?

To me it kind of seems like testing God. Like you know when a child throws a tantrum and says they're going to hold their breath 'til they get what they want?? That's what it kind of seems like to me. Shouldn't praying be enough?

 

[Brighthouse]

Hi Audrey,the purpose of fasting is perfectly described for us in Isaiah 58:6-12. In Matt 6:verse 16 The Word says whenever you fast, not if you fast. What fasting does is break the bondage we somtimes have in the Lord,example, I am praying and praying and it seems my prayers are just boucing off a wall? Why is that? Fasting breaks this bondage,Now how long of a fast, and what kind of a fast is up to you. A good reminder to us is found in Hebrews 11:6 Whatever faith we do use is honored by the Lord. I hope this helps you understand a little better. blessing.