howdy! time for ASS again! in case you're reading this for the first time and to refresh our memories, After-Sunday-Syndrome is a feature of the boyzone blog that aims to aid everyone, not just boyzone, to overcome the syndrome of living a 'non edifying christain life' from monday to friday. so here goes.
IN case you're wondering if this week's ASS is focused on the link between fried food and living an awesome christain life(not that there's anything wrong with it), you're WRONG. this week we visit a topic that is not widely talked about and not widely done. FASTING.
for starters, let's qualify that skipping meals AIN'T fasting. yes, fasting incorporates skipping meals but it's not larger than that. fasting is also about praying while skipping the meal and also a time when God speaks to you. it is a time when you have a one-to-one time with the Lord.
fasting was mentioned early in the Bible, as early as Leviticus. it stemmed from the Day of Atonement(see Lev 16 & 23) where the Israelites do not eat and come together to worship the Lord. the bible spells it out clearly that during fasting we pray, worship and draw close to God. Many instances in the bible also point toward this. In Acts 13 we also read that Banabas, Simeon, Lucius, Manaen and Saul received word from the Holy Spirit and went forth to do His work.
so what are we waiting for? if you have not fasted before, i strongly encourage you to fast. but don't fast simply because you want to 'try it out' or it sounds 'holy'. here's some tips i learnt while fasting the National Day Fast ( 8 July - 8 August) :
1. Dont do anything that will stir up your hunger.obviously! dont do sports or vigorous activity. 2. Have a prayer guide or prayer partner to help focus on fasting. 3. Do fast with a friend. Share the pain. 4. If you feel unwell, please break fast. it's not worth the risk. 5. Make sure you drink plenty of water.
fasting is a sacrifice. we sacrifice our food to pray, intercede as well as draw close to God.
"Lord, prepare me to be a sanctuary Pure and Holy, tried and true. With thanksgiving, I'll be a living sanctuary for You."
isaac
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