I want to fast for spiritual reasons, any advice?

I am looking at a partial radical fast. Abstaining from everything but water for a period of days. Any advice or links to help me get started would be great. Thanks!I want to fast for spiritual reasons, any advice?
If God has lay ed it on your heart, to fast then do so , don't ask any one, and tell as few as possible. This is Personal between you and God.I want to fast for spiritual reasons, any advice?
I usually start at sundown the day before, and if it is one day, then I eat after sundown the next day. Fasting longer, one needs to keep your liquids up, and if you need energy for working, then folks drink broth on their long term fasts. It is not a real problem unless you have a job that requires a lot of physical strength. If you were like a secretary, then it wouldn't be a problem, if you were a carpenter, almost impossible after 2 days. If you go for 30 days or more, then be aware that your breath can become pretty bad as your body starts getting rid of toxins that it stores in the fat, but otherwise up to 40 days is possible if you have enough resistance. Be sure and read your Bible and pray during the whole time.
Well, I am Presbyterian (which is a form of Christian Protistantism, if you don't know...much like Methodists!) and we are taught we don't even need to fast for God's acceptance.





However if you wish to, start small! Even tiny sacrifices are good in God's eyes. My advice? Don't do this for more than a week at first. And pray that you don't die of some awful lack of food or something. But I'm sure you won't if you're doing it for a religious reason, right? *lol* That's all I wanted to say. Don't over-do it, God will be pleased one way or the next! =)
robkatmatty gives good advice, you see ';Man cannot live by bread alone, but by EVERY Word that procedes from the mouth of God.'; So while you're fasting(from anything) READ YOUR BIBLE! You are showing God that you want to live by His words. Let Him feed you and grow you as He sees fit! I'm glad to hear you're gonna fast. It's been looked over by many Christians. Revelation knowledge comes from suffering your flesh unto God as sacrifice! God bless you, my brother!
Make sure that someone you trust and see often knows that you are doing it in case something goes wrong.





You don't want to die from starvation because no one knew you were fasting.





If you are in good shape, fasting for a few days should be fairly safe, as long as you drink plenty of water. The body usually has a good supply of fat stores that should get you through a few days without food.





But, I warn you, it will not be a pleasant experience. Think carefully to determine if there is no other way to get the spiritual results that you seek.
My advice before u even think about starting to fast is to pray about it.... Pray that that's what The Lord God wants u to do..... My pastor fasts and he still takes coffee and tea as drinks (he doesn't take sugar)... But he will only fast for about 3 days unless he hears different from God.... speak to Ur minister/pastor and ask him/her what they think about it and if they can give u advice.... they are Ur authority and are responsible for Ur spiritual life.... ministers/pastors are appointed and anointed men/women of God and will pray with u and give u advice better than we could... after all they know u where as we don't.... Also refer to the bible... Here is some verses...








1Cor 7:5 Do not deprive one another, unless it is with consent for a time, so that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer. And come together again so that Satan does not tempt you for your incontinence.








Always be sure that that's what God wants u to do..... To fast u don't have to just fast food, u can also fast something else that u do alot like, watching TV, going out shopping for stuff that u would want, playing on a console.... It depends on what God says..... pray about it and if God says that's what He wants then u go for it..... As God will sustain u for that period.... But this is really between u and God.....


Hope this helps


God bless
Fasting is something you do in private. It is between you and God. If others are involved or know about it ...then you are wasting your time. Your body does need fluids and certain vitamins and minerals. Try having on hand plenty of water and various fruit juices to sustain you during your time of fasting.





God be with you.
Without knowing your environmental conditions, you current health, BMI and you calorie requirement for the days you intend any advice or answer to fast is unadvisable.
I've done it. First take something to clean you out otherwise you can become constipated. When you are done, don't eat a big meal or drink alot of dairy, remember depending on how long you've gone without your stomach has shrunk. Think baby food when you start again. Oh yeh, baking soda is not food and after a few days without food your breathe will STINK, use baking soda (not toothpaste has sugar) to keep it fresh. If i think of anything else I'll add it.
I've heard of a fast that uses a few ingredients, but it's also a ';cleanse';:


The Master Cleanser Diet, or as popularly


known; The Lemonade Diet was created by the


late Naturopath Stanley Burroughs. The Diet


consists of fasting to rid the body of toxins,


created by improper diet, lack of exercise and


negative mental attitudes. The purpose of the


Lemonade Diet is to dissolve and eliminate toxins


and congestion; to cleanse the kidneys and


digestive system; to purify glands; to eliminate


waste and hardened materials in the joints and


muscles; to build a healthy bloodstream; to


maintain optimal blood pressure; and to what


you all are waiting to hear... to lose weight. As a


reducing diet it is superior in every way, reducing


fat at a rate of about two (2) pounds a day for


most persons, without harmful side effects.








The popularity of the Master Cleanser or Lemonade


Diet is growing, especially now that we have celebrities


raving about Mr. Borrough's diet. Have you seen Robin


Quivers? she was featured in People's Magazine (April


5th issue, read about it!) she looks absolutely gorgeous


after losing 70 pounds following the Lemonade Diet on


3 occasions. Quoting from the article, Ms. Quivers


says the regimen is responsible for erasing the joint


pain and fatigue that had plagued her more than a


decade.
Firstly yes fasting is necessary. Jesus said himself when the disciples came to him asking why they couldn't cast out a demon that some things only happen with prayer AND fasting. Jesus said that Himself, YES fasting is required.





Secondly I do't know where all these people came up with electronic fasts, sugar fasts, etc. etc. I mean fast means to go without so yea thats fasting I guess, but a real fast, where you are trying to strengthen the Holy Ghost inside you (if you have it) is going without food AND water. Fasting, in this sense, means to cover your mouth. You can't get anything in your mouth if it's covered. Study it out, take it back to the origional text. People in the bible didn't fast where they just drank water. That's not the example Jesus set for us.





And by the way, the bible also says that when we fast, we are supposed to anoint our head and then wash it.
Keep in mind that fasting on the inside is just as (if not more) important than fasting on the outside. Namely, if you do not change the way you think, the fast serves no purpose.





Also, I'd keep a Bible with you. Like Jesus, when he fasted, and he was tempted, he ALWAYS replied with ';It is written...';





Think about it.
Write a will.
If you've never fasted before start with one meal a day then work up to a full day, then go for the several days. A newborn doesn't jump up and walk. It takes baby steps first in order to succeed. Failing can make you feel miserable - preparing can be enlightening!
there is no need, God is not satisfied with our works when he did it all for us on the cross.