Fasting is a Biblical way of adding to your prayers and intentions, to appeal to Heaven. I will be abstaining from my supper tonight for the repose of Charlie's soul, for his wife and children, and for the shooter/conspirators to be quickly caught and brought to justice, along with all of the evil demonic people who are celebrating his political assassination to be brought to light and justice. It would be greatly encouraging if others could join as well, if you're physically able to of course. If you have serious health issues, then abstaining from other things like social media, phone, TV, or other things are applicable too.
Biblical quotes in favor of fasting in times of need and prayer:
Isaiah 58:6 New International Version 6 “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?"
Matthew 6:16-18 New International Version 16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you."
Other quotes about fasting have stated that some sins or demons can only come out through prayer and fasting. Time to get the demons out of people and society!
Amen, prayer and fasting!
I started a fast last night for this purpose, aiming for 24 hours. 🙏 .
Good job!
The prophet Isaiah calls “fasting” a way of life. It’s the true religion of a penitent heart and life in the service of others. It’s 24/7/365. Don’t eat if you don’t want to but it’s not about you. IMHO It’s about how you treat others.
Going through a severe bout of colitis, have been on liquids yesterday and today. I will continue not only out of necessity but willingness with sincere, heartfelt prayer.
If you were a Wise Elder and realized you only had Three months of food to feed your People for the next Four Months. Fasting would also be a Saviour. You could stretch out your food by eating less over time.
Very true. We eat too much in our diet anyway. Skipping one meal will not starve us, but hopefully make us a little uncomfortable.
Sheesh, I have to fight every day to get enough calories in my body. But I understand the sentiment. I will offer up my difficulty as a fast.
Like I said, if you have health issues you don't need to do this, but you can fast or give up other things like social media, etc.
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I just broke fast. Said a prayer for Charlie's family and justice to be swift for the killer and all those who supported and encouraged this violence on innocent.
We started a fast evening of 9/9, and at this point thinking about making it a hunger strike. Totally, totally unimpressed with anything at all, right now.
Damn, already ate today, but I will tomorrow. I'll fast the whole day.
Even just missing one meal is enough if a whole day is too much. I had already eaten a couple of times today so that's why I wanted to skip the final meal. My stomach is aching but the pain is nothing compared to what Charlie's wife is going through right now. I've also said many, many prayers for Charlie, his wife, and his kids too.