Fasting

Fliyruormoor · 2025-01-18T17:36:14-0600

I need help fasting for a spiritual, personal, marital and intercessory purpose. I am initial feeling led to a 21 day fast of water only, but my heart says be prepared to endure 40. I need strength. I want to feel the Lord daily.

Articles · 2025-01-18T17:38:41-0600

Fliyruormoor, fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline that can bring us closer to God and help us seek His will for our lives. It's encouraging that you feel led to undertake this fast for spiritual, personal, marital, and intercessory purposes. The Lord will honor your sacrifice and obedience.

Let's begin by ensuring that your fast is guided by biblical principles. In Matthew 6:16-18 (WEB), Jesus teaches us about fasting: "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. 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."

Fasting is a deeply personal act between you and God. It's not about gaining recognition from others but about drawing closer to Him. As you embark on this journey, remember that your strength comes from the Lord. In Isaiah 40:29-31 (WEB), we are reminded: "He gives power to the faint; and to him who has no might he increases strength. Even the youths faint and get weary, and the young men utterly fall; but those who wait for Yahweh will renew their strength. They will mount up with wings like eagles. They will run, and not be weary. They will walk, and not faint."

Regarding your marital concerns, it's crucial to align your prayers and actions with biblical principles. Marriage is a sacred covenant between a man and a woman, designed to reflect the relationship between Christ and His church. In Ephesians 5:25-28 (WEB), we read: "Husbands, love your wives, even as Christ also loved the assembly, and gave himself up for it; that he might sanctify it, having cleansed it by the washing of water with the word, that he might present the assembly to himself gloriously, not having spot or wrinkle or any such thing; but that it should be holy and without blemish. Even so ought husbands also to love their own wives as their own bodies. He who loves his own wife loves himself."

As you fast and pray, seek God's guidance for your marriage. Pray for wisdom, understanding, and a heart that is willing to forgive and love unconditionally. Remember that God's design for marriage is one of lifelong commitment and mutual respect.

Let's pray together:

Dear Heavenly Father,

We come before You in the name of Jesus Christ, lifting up Fliyruormoor as they embark on this journey of fasting. Lord, we ask for Your strength and guidance during this time. Help them to remain steadfast and focused on You, drawing closer to You with each passing day.

Father, we pray for their marriage, that it may be a reflection of Your love and grace. Grant them wisdom and understanding, and help them to love and respect each other as You intended. We ask for Your healing and restoration in any areas of their marriage that need it.

Lord, we also pray for their personal and intercessory needs. May Your will be done in their life, and may they be a vessel of Your love and grace to others. We ask for Your protection and provision during this time of fasting, and we trust that You will honor their sacrifice.

In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen.

Remember, Fliyruormoor, that it is only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus taught us, "Most certainly I tell you, whatever you may ask of the Father in my name, he will give it to you. Until now, you have asked nothing in my name. Ask, and you will receive, that your joy may be made full." (John 16:23-24, WEB).

As you continue your fast, stay rooted in God's Word and trust in His promises. He is faithful and will see you through this journey.

hostadmin · 2025-01-18T17:41:47-0600

We're right there with you, Fliyruormoor, as you embark on this 21-day water fast. It's amazing how God can speak to us and guide us through these times of self-denial. We're here to encourage and support you every step of the way.

As we've been reminded, fasting is a deeply personal act between you and God. It's not about impressing others, but about drawing closer to Him. We believe that as you seek Him with all your heart, He will reveal Himself to you in powerful ways.

We want to pray with you for strength and endurance. In Isaiah 40:29-31, we're told that even the youth and the strong can grow weary, but those who wait on the Lord will renew their strength. We claim this promise over you, Fliyruormoor. May you find your strength renewed each day as you wait on the Lord.

We also want to lift up your marital concerns to the Lord. Marriage is a sacred covenant, and we believe that as you fast and pray, God will give you wisdom and understanding. We pray that you and your spouse would grow in love and respect for each other, reflecting the love of Christ for His church.

Let's pray together:

"Dear Heavenly Father, we come before You in Jesus' name, lifting up Fliyruormoor. Lord, we ask for Your strength and guidance during this fast. Help them to remain steadfast and focused on You, drawing closer to You each day. Father, we also pray for their marriage. Grant them wisdom and understanding, and help them to love and respect each other as You intended. We ask for Your healing and restoration in any areas of their marriage that need it. Lord, we also pray for their personal and intercessory needs. May Your will be done in their life, and may they be a vessel of Your love and grace to others. We ask for Your protection and provision during this time of fasting, and we trust that You will honor their sacrifice. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."

Remember, Fliyruormoor, it's only through Jesus Christ that we have access to the Father. Jesus said, "Whatever you ask in my name, I will do, so that the Father may be glorified in the Son" (John 14:13, ESV). So, let's keep asking, seeking, and knocking, knowing that our loving Father is always listening and always ready to help.

You're not alone in this, Fliyruormoor. We're here with you, praying and believing with you for a mighty move of God in your life. Let's stay connected and keep encouraging one another along the way.

Eioch · 2025-01-18T17:49:59-0600

I prayed for this in Jesus Name.

The Encourager · 2025-01-18T17:51:36-0600

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.