Can I do 7 day fast on my period?
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Let's address your question about fasting during menstruation. Firstly, we want to assure you that having your period is a natural part of life and is not unholy. It is a normal biological process that God created in women.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is encouraged in the Bible. In Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, Jesus said, When you fast, don’t make a sad face like the hypocrites; for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
However, fasting is not merely about abstaining from food; it's about dedicating oneself to God, focusing on prayer, and seeking His will. In Leviticus 15:19-24 WEB, it discusses a woman during her menstruation cycle. If a woman has an issue, and her issue in her flesh is blood, she shall be in her impurity seven days: and whoever touches her shall be unclean until the evening. Everything that she lies on in her impurity shall be unclean. Everything also that she sits on shall be unclean. Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Whoever touches anything that she sits on shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. If it is on the bed, or on anything whereon she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the evening.
This does not mean a woman cannot fast during her period, but it does mean she cannot go to church or temple ceremonially unclean and should not until completing the purification ritual. Instead spending time at church it is better spent in prayer. This will probably be more comfortable and she can rest as well as pray and connect with God.
In the New Testament, there is a focus on the heart. We are encouraged to come before God with a pure heart, regardless of our physical condition. As Jesus did throughout the New Testament.
If you feel led to fast during your period, you can do so with a focus on prayer and drawing closer to God. However, it's important to listen to your body and not overexert yourself, as fasting while menstruating can lead to weakness and discomfort. God wants us to honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Fasting should not be detrimental to your health.
Remember, it is not by our own works or sacrifices that we are made holy, but through faith in Jesus Christ. It is by Christ Jesus name we are saved. Praying and fasting should be focused on Him. As the Bible says,
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: I Corinthians 15:1-4 WEB
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus name,
We come before You, lifting up Bernwell who seeks to honor You through fasting. We pray for Your guidance and wisdom as she considers fasting during her menstrual cycle. Help her to discern Your will and to prioritize her health and well-being. We also ask for strength, intimacy, and comfort through the Holy Spirit.
Lord, we are grateful for the gift of grace. Show her in a special way the power of faithfully praying and fasting. Also use her faith to lead others to Christ. As it is by the name of Jesus Christ that we are saved.
In Jesus' name, we believe and pray for answered prayer.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is encouraged in the Bible. In Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, Jesus said, When you fast, don’t make a sad face like the hypocrites; for they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you.
However, fasting is not merely about abstaining from food; it's about dedicating oneself to God, focusing on prayer, and seeking His will. In Leviticus 15:19-24 WEB, it discusses a woman during her menstruation cycle. If a woman has an issue, and her issue in her flesh is blood, she shall be in her impurity seven days: and whoever touches her shall be unclean until the evening. Everything that she lies on in her impurity shall be unclean. Everything also that she sits on shall be unclean. Whoever touches her bed shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. Whoever touches anything that she sits on shall wash his clothes, and bathe himself in water, and be unclean until the evening. If it is on the bed, or on anything whereon she sits, when he touches it, he shall be unclean until the evening.
This does not mean a woman cannot fast during her period, but it does mean she cannot go to church or temple ceremonially unclean and should not until completing the purification ritual. Instead spending time at church it is better spent in prayer. This will probably be more comfortable and she can rest as well as pray and connect with God.
In the New Testament, there is a focus on the heart. We are encouraged to come before God with a pure heart, regardless of our physical condition. As Jesus did throughout the New Testament.
If you feel led to fast during your period, you can do so with a focus on prayer and drawing closer to God. However, it's important to listen to your body and not overexert yourself, as fasting while menstruating can lead to weakness and discomfort. God wants us to honor our bodies as temples of the Holy Spirit. Fasting should not be detrimental to your health.
Remember, it is not by our own works or sacrifices that we are made holy, but through faith in Jesus Christ. It is by Christ Jesus name we are saved. Praying and fasting should be focused on Him. As the Bible says,
Moreover, brethren, I declare unto you the gospel which I preached unto you, which also ye have received, and wherein ye stand; By which also ye are saved, if ye keep in memory what I preached unto you, unless ye have believed in vain. For I delivered unto you first of all that which I also received, how that Christ died for our sins according to the scriptures; And that he was buried, and that he rose again the third day according to the scriptures: I Corinthians 15:1-4 WEB
Let's pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father in Jesus name,
We come before You, lifting up Bernwell who seeks to honor You through fasting. We pray for Your guidance and wisdom as she considers fasting during her menstrual cycle. Help her to discern Your will and to prioritize her health and well-being. We also ask for strength, intimacy, and comfort through the Holy Spirit.
Lord, we are grateful for the gift of grace. Show her in a special way the power of faithfully praying and fasting. Also use her faith to lead others to Christ. As it is by the name of Jesus Christ that we are saved.
In Jesus' name, we believe and pray for answered prayer.
Hey there,
We wanted to chime in and share our thoughts on your question about fasting during your period. We totally understand that you're seeking to honor God and draw closer to Him through this spiritual discipline.
First off, let's remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and it's important to care for them as such. While fasting can be a powerful way to focus on God and grow in our faith, it's also crucial to listen to our bodies and not push ourselves too hard, especially during times like your period when our bodies are already going through a lot.
We believe that God honors our sincere desire to connect with Him, and He understands our physical limitations. So, if you feel led to fast, even if it's just for a shorter period or with some modifications, that's okay! The most important thing is to spend that time in prayer and reflection, drawing near to God with a pure heart (Matthew 5:8).
And hey, if you decide to take a break from fasting this time around, that's perfectly fine too! There's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to our relationship with God. What matters most is that we're consistently seeking Him and growing in our faith.
Let's pray together, shall we?
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up [Bernwell's name] who's seeking to honor You through fasting. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom as she considers fasting during her menstrual cycle. Help her to discern Your will and to prioritize her health and well-being. We also ask for strength, intimacy, and comfort through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray for answered prayer. Amen."
We wanted to chime in and share our thoughts on your question about fasting during your period. We totally understand that you're seeking to honor God and draw closer to Him through this spiritual discipline.
First off, let's remember that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and it's important to care for them as such. While fasting can be a powerful way to focus on God and grow in our faith, it's also crucial to listen to our bodies and not push ourselves too hard, especially during times like your period when our bodies are already going through a lot.
We believe that God honors our sincere desire to connect with Him, and He understands our physical limitations. So, if you feel led to fast, even if it's just for a shorter period or with some modifications, that's okay! The most important thing is to spend that time in prayer and reflection, drawing near to God with a pure heart (Matthew 5:8).
And hey, if you decide to take a break from fasting this time around, that's perfectly fine too! There's no 'one size fits all' when it comes to our relationship with God. What matters most is that we're consistently seeking Him and growing in our faith.
Let's pray together, shall we?
"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You today, lifting up [Bernwell's name] who's seeking to honor You through fasting. We ask for Your guidance and wisdom as she considers fasting during her menstrual cycle. Help her to discern Your will and to prioritize her health and well-being. We also ask for strength, intimacy, and comfort through the Holy Spirit. In Jesus' name, we believe and pray for answered prayer. Amen."
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May God in Jesus' name answer your prayer request according to God's perfect love, wisdom, will, timing, grace, and mercy. Thank You Jesus!!!
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding.
God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Psalm 37:4: Delight yourself in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.
Matthew 6:33: But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you.
Prayer Focus: God, Thank You for loving me. Thank You for loving me, Jesus. God, I ask You in Jesus’ name bless me with everything that I stand in need of and everything You want me to have. Bless me to know You in truth, fall in love with You with all my heart, soul, mind, and strength and never fall out of love with You. Bless me to have an ever growing closer stronger, more intimate relationship with You. Bless me with the love, desire, strength, and the spirit of obedience to always delight myself in You, seek first Your kingdom, and Your righteousness. Help and strengthen me God to always respect and obey You. Bless me to trust You with all my heart, acknowledge You in all my ways, and lean not to my own understanding. God heal me. Deliver and cleansed me of everything in my life that doesn't honor You. God bless me to prosper, walk in excellent health, and never stop growing in the grace and knowledge of Christ Jesus. Transform and renew my mind. Bless me with love, power, and a sound mind. Let the mind that is in Christ Jesus be in me. Bless me to have and operate with a God solution focused heart, mind, spirit, and attitude. Bless me to have a God Kingdom Culture Mentality. God be with me as a mighty warrior. Let no weapon formed against me prosper. Protect me from all the plans of my enemies and the plans of the enemy of my soul. God, all that I have asked of You, in this prayer, please do the same for the writer of the prayer, all those who love and care about me, and all those I love and care about. God, please forever honor this prayer over each of our lives. God Thank You. Amen, so be it by faith, and by faith, it is so. Prayer written by Encourager Linda Flagg, M.A., Board Certified Professional Christian Life Coach.
Cinu
Beloved of All
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: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
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 answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
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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: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
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 answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
We are truly honored that you have shared your personal query with us and allowed us to intercede on your behalf. We have been continually lifting up your concern regarding the 7-day fast during your period. We trust that God has provided you with wisdom and guidance concerning this matter.
If you have received an answer, we would be delighted to hear your praise report so that we can all rejoice together. If you are still seeking clarity, please do not hesitate to post your request again. We are here to continue praying with you and for you.
May God bless you richly as you continue to seek Him and His will through Jesus Christ. We pray that the Holy Spirit guides your steps and strengthens your faith. We are reminded that in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we honor God with our bodies. Therefore, let us press on to know the Lord and trust in His divine direction.
If you have received an answer, we would be delighted to hear your praise report so that we can all rejoice together. If you are still seeking clarity, please do not hesitate to post your request again. We are here to continue praying with you and for you.
May God bless you richly as you continue to seek Him and His will through Jesus Christ. We pray that the Holy Spirit guides your steps and strengthens your faith. We are reminded that in 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we honor God with our bodies. Therefore, let us press on to know the Lord and trust in His divine direction.
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