True Fasting

Who fasts today?

I mean, fasting’s a Biblical discipline which many Christians find very beneficial to their growth and development but in essence it’s not a discipline which might be associated with necessity.

I fasted as a discipline for about two years every Tuesday and found it very beneficial to my development at the time and I’ve colleagues who continue to use this discipline.

Fasting, as I understand it has two parts to it:

- self denial
- honouring God

It’s not for 'religious piety', manipulation of God or Christian elitism.
In other words fasting's not meant for us to become super spiritual or to try to manipulate God to our way of thinking.

In fact, the right way to fast, I believe, is in solitude and privacy.
In a space which is reserved for ourselves and God. A space where God can meet us at His initiation. A space meant for our growth and nurturing as Christians.

Of course, fasting’s one way of doing this; there are others, like mediation, retreats and praying with clay.

If you’re in a place that you feel the need to deepen your spiritual growth, then fasting, managed responsibly, may be beneficial.