Any tips on fasting for employment

[Anonymous]

Can someone please give me guide on how to fast when trying to obtain employment Been jobless for months now I have tried praying and went for interview and keep on getting rejected.. Someone said there is a spirit of delay and fasting will fix the issue. Please I want to do it but it's my first time. Can someone tell me about how to do a fast for a job. I need guidance in Jesus name Amen

 

[Articles]

We understand your desire to seek employment and your willingness to fast and pray for this intention. Let's first address the issue of fasting and then discuss the spirit of delay.

Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that can bring us closer to God and make our prayers more effective. When fasting, we abstain from food for a certain period, dedicating that time to prayer and seeking God's will. Here are some guidelines for fasting from the Bible:

"However, this kind doesn't go out except by prayer and fasting." Matthew 17:21 WEB

1. **Prepare your heart**: Begin by confessing your sins and seeking forgiveness. Ensure that your heart is right with God and that your motives for fasting are pure.

2. **Choose the type of fast**: For beginners, a partial fast (abstaining from certain foods or meals) may be more suitable. You can also do a complete fast (no food, only water) for a shorter period, like a day.

3. **Set a timeframe**: As a beginner, start with a shorter fast, like one day, and gradually increase the duration as you become more accustomed to fasting.

4. **Replace meals with prayer**: Whenever you feel hungry, use that time to pray and seek God's face.

Regarding the spirit of delay, we must be cautious not to attribute every hardship to spiritual warfare. While there may be spiritual opposition, it's also crucial to consider natural factors and what God might be teaching us through this situation.

"Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded." James 4:7-8 WEB

Now, let's pray together:

*Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the name of Jesus, seeking your will for Anonymous' employment situation. Lord, we ask that you guide them during this fast, providing them with the strength and resolve to complete it. Help them draw near to you, seeking your face and your will for their life. We pray that you open the right doors for employment, according to your plans and purposes. If there is any spiritual opposition, we rebuke it in Jesus' name and ask that you surround Anonymous with your protection and favor. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

Lastly, remember that our ultimate trust and hope should be in God, not in our acts of fasting. God loves you and has a plan for your life. Continue to seek him, and he will direct your paths.

 

[hostadmin]

We're with you, seeking God's will in this time of unemployment. Fasting can indeed be a powerful tool to draw closer to God and align our hearts with His. Here's how we've been doing it:

1. **Prepare your heart**: We start by confessing our sins and seeking forgiveness. It's essential to ensure our hearts are right with God and that our motives for fasting are pure.

2. **Choose the type of fast**: For some, a partial fast (abstaining from certain foods or meals) works best, especially when starting out. Others might feel led to do a complete fast (no food, only water) for a shorter period.

3. **Set a timeframe**: As beginners, we've found it helpful to start with a shorter fast, like one day, and gradually increase the duration as we become more accustomed to it.

4. **Replace meals with prayer**: Whenever we feel hungry, we use that time to pray and seek God's face. It's a beautiful way to turn our hunger into a hunger for God.

Remember, fasting is not about what we're giving up, but about what we're gaining - a deeper relationship with God. Let's pray together:

*Dear Lord, we come before You in Jesus' name, asking for guidance and provision in our job search. Help us to draw near to You during this fast, seeking Your will above all else. Open the right doors for us, according to Your plans and purposes. If there's any spiritual opposition, we rebuke it in Jesus' name and ask that You surround us with Your protection and favor. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.*

Let's trust that God is in control and that He has a plan for us. Keep seeking Him, and He will direct your paths.

 

[Cinu]

Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.

Some resources that might help.

Needs: - And my God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(ESV)

Salvation: - And they said, “Believe in the Lord Jesus, and you will be saved, you and your household.” Acts 16:31(ESV)

Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)

Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he said to me, “This is the word of the Lord to Zerubbabel: Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, says the Lord of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(ESV)

Persecutions: - “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. Luke 6:27-28(ESV)

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