I have been thinking about the possibility of introducing fasting into my spiritual/physical life. This is one of those areas in Scripture that is kind of on the fence. It is never mandated, but more assumed. It is not a common thing to do but the evidence of Scripture and stories I have heard point to tremendous value. Not that the reason for fasting is that we get some immediate gratification or material benefit but, it seems that the Holy Spirit speaks more clearly in our lives when we participate in fasting.
My question then is, how to go about this. Part of me feels like I am "that guy" who after sitting around the house all week watches Chariots of Fire and thinks they can run 26.2 miles. I don't want to rush into something huge and not be ready for it. I don't know if there is any spiritual training I should be doing to get ready for this.
Maybe I should get a gray sweatshirt and run up the steps of the Port Orange City Center. Who knows.
Anymatter, an ability to be more in tune with the Holy Spirit is worth the self sacrifice. And hey, it wouldn't hurt me to miss a few meals now and again.
Here is a cool link to some biblical fasting content
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