This is the way you can approach God (many people do not do this)
A reinforced snack in the morning, a healthy lunch at noon, another afternoon snack and a simple dinner at dusk. Not to mention the cookies we “pinched” during the day.
Eating is something we all do. Some more, some less. Some with food restrictions, others with no. Some have food in abundance, others, unfortunately, need it.
The fact is that since our mother’s womb, our body needs food, and it is programmed for this event to happen.
But, what does this have to do with the title of this article: “This is the way you can approach God”? For then, food has everything to do with the subject, in fact, the fact of abstaining from it for a few moments.
Many religions today practice the law of fasting, which is nothing more than to go without eating or drinking voluntarily for a certain period of time. But for this practice to really be a fast, it must be accompanied by prayer when beginning and ending, and of course, if you prefer, prayers during this period.
The practice
In an article, CNN tells us that it is not known exactly when and where this religious practice originated, but there is evidence of this practice in ancient Greece, pre-Columbian Peru, and Native American tribes. Drew Kann even teases inquiring, “So the fastest way to spirituality is … through the stomach?”
According to Richard Valantasis – a retired professor of ascetic theology – even primitive Egyptian monks facing harsh desert conditions talked about “drying the body” as a way to make them more sensitive to God.
Biblical References
In the holy scriptures in Matthew chapter 17 tells the story of when the disciples of Christ questioned him that they had not been able to cast out the demon who had possessed a child, and Christ answered them, “Because of your little Faith, for verily I say unto you, that if ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye would say unto this mountain, Be ye henceforth to pass away, and nothing would be impossible for you: but this caste of devils is expelled only by prayer and By fasting. ”
In addition to this beautiful lesson, in Luke, chapter 2, a widow did fasts and prayers as a way to serve and worship God. And in Isaiah 58, fasting is cited as a way to become strong to resist temptations.
The Power of Fasting
Fasting brings us closer to God in a powerful and different way, and gives us spiritual strength to face adversities and resist temptations to do wrong things. Fasting can also be done for the purpose of seeking answers, personal revelation, healing or even blessing to others.
Like the story of Christ and the disciples, there are some difficulties that can certainly only be overcome through this powerful combination: fasting and prayer.
Approaching God
Fasting draws us closer to God because it reminds us that we are His children, and it is He who gives us the strength to go without food for such a special cause. When our body is feeling lack of food, we realize the value of having food in our home.
Fasting helps us develop gratitude. In fact, fasting is a great way to help people in need, we can give them the food we would have eaten if we had not fasted. Surely this gesture strengthens us spiritually, and it is pleasing in the eyes of the Lord.
Tips for fasting
Start after lunch or dinner.
At your last meal before starting the fast, eat healthy foods, avoid frying, fast-food snacks, this will not bring sustenance to your body.
Drink lots of water before you start.
Begin with a prayer, and have a purpose to fast, this purpose will give you strength to go to the end.
You can choose how many meals you will abstain, but do not exceed the space of 24 hours.
During fasting, you can pray, read the holy scriptures, be with the one you love, and visit a person who needs comfort and comfort.
This is a great spiritual experience that strengthens our faith and our love for our Heavenly Father and draws us closer to Him.
We often forget the power this practice has, and how it can make us better. Try to do it, you will have incomparable feelings.
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