When you take a look at our Western culture, with fast food places on almost every corner and countless opportunities to eat whatever you wish, even a committed Christian might never consider Fasting. Yet, one of the classic, Christian aspects of growing deeper in the faith is Fasting because it opens us up before our holy God. Our minds are cleared to seek Christ without distractions and interruptions; therefore, we can have our sin revealed, experience His precepts, see our disobedience, and feel remorse so we will repent. We can channel our behavior away from ourselves and toward Him. Even though we may feel distraction with our stomach aching and growling, we can more easily pour ourselves out to the Lord. But, believe it or not, as a person who loves food, rarely do I feel hungry when I am Fasting!
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http://70030.netministry.com/articles_view.asp?articleid=31703&columnid=3844
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