Thanks for watching! So what are your thoughts/experiences with fasting? Let us know down below! And don't forget to check out our fasting document at ronnieandmel.com/fasting or find our recommended books on fasting at ronnieandmel.com/recommended_resources ! Love you guys!
I praise Lord for you, for knowing people like you exist. I am always getting blessed by your Service. God bless you all! and Ronnie, I like it when you say "Let's know down below".
The first time I fasted was three weeks ago and I gave up social media (for good) & food for 15 hours and in return I asked that he set me free from an earthly attachment that I was struggling with .. I cried and all sorts , it was messy .. but he has liberated me and i am now closer to him than ever before. It showed me and god my faith and i built alot of resilience and respect for all god has gifted us with in life 💜
Hey, it’s not all about the amount of time. It’s about the quality of it. If it’s too tough to do it longer, then do 1 day fasts more often. I believe that’s actually a lot healthier to do shorter fasts. Pray and see how God leads you. :)
Carly E Lawson God bless you!! ❤️ Just one thing though. Stay away from new age practices, because they are demonic and open portals to bad Spirits. Things like meditation, tarot readings, daily horoscopes etc. Repent, and turn to/stay near God. 🙂❤️ Btw, here is a video that explains the gospel: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TCSUKIhjevo.html God bless :)
The point is to keep off something you don't really need to get closer to God and get spiritually stronger. Short- lasting fasting could work the best.
I fasted back in November for 21 days only eating one meal a day which was dinner and It was hard some days but so rewarding! I felt closer to God and I prayed for specific things that he answered a few weeks after my fast was over. Fasting is a great way to be with the Lord and hear him speak. I would recommend fasting to anyone and everyone. God will honor you. 🙏🏼
God truly brought me to this video, I just started a 90 day fast with my girlfriend and we are completely disconnecting from one another as well as social media to fully focus on God. We are having some issues in our relationship and through counseling from one of her mentors from church, we were given the option to pursue fasting from one another so we can learn how to lean on God and allow Him to be the foundation of our lives and not our relationship. I want God to work in us both in this time so that we can continue to pursue marriage and continue our individual pursuits of our relationships with Christ. Please keep us in prayer!
Wow that’s awesome brother. When we were dating we fasted 3 days each month from each other, but for you guys it sounds like God wants to do a deep work in your heart first and love that you are being obedient to it! He is better than marriage or the “perfect person” or any relationship so keep going for that and everything else will flow from it. Bless you!
Last winter, I gave up social media unintentionally. I started reading the bible and then little by little, I started to put social media on the side and ignoring to spend more time on the word to get to know our God. It was the best thing ever! Now I'm trying to balance it out.
Fasting is EXTREMELY powerful. I received the baptism of the Holy Spirit at 19 while at home during an extended (3 day) water only fast and received my prayer language through a separate extended (7 day) water only fast 6 months later.
@@cassandramn6786 I prayed for it BUT it happened organically when I did finally receive it (if that makes sense), meaning yes, I did ask (pray) for it but when I got it, it happened organically, I didn’t force it. “Ask and you shall receive, seek and you shall find. Knock and the door shall be opened unto you.”
Social media is my go to. I laid it down for god. It pops up in my mind and I just turn to God and ask that he destroys the thoughts that have anything to do with it. It's working and so is he. Thanks guys. I really enjoyed this.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349015354725) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.,.,
Back then i didnt see the point of fasting until i was forced to when i forgot to bring food and money during a pilgrimage. The connection to God i felt that time was surreal. I never wanted it to end. Years later, i gave up social media and fast (no food) 2-3 days a week and pray for the world. Its not for everyone but i am happy ☺️🙏 God bless you
I love this, I can relate with both of these testimonies. Pray for me, because I want to get rid of my old self and make a radical change making Jesus first
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349015354725) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.,...
Oh how this has come at the perfect time (Gods' timing) for me. Since Jesus saved me i've found I'm so immersed in just communing with Him that I'm spontaneously fasting without thinking about it and boy am I having some amazing supernatural experiences with Him along the way which I can only presume fasting is helping with. So thankyou guys for all your inspirational videos, much love from the UK x
Yes, I agree that we should pray to break spiritual strongholds and spend time with the Lord while we fast. However, Isaiah 58: 6-7 specifically says that during the fast, we should also give to the poor, feed the hungry, buy clothes for people without, help with shelter for the homeless ect. It's more than just turning down your plate. The same meals and comfort that we normally enjoy, God wants us to sacrifice and give to others while we are fasting. The whole chapter of Isaiah 58 talks about true fasting.
I first want to say I love your hearts for the Lord and the way you serve together. What a message that is to so many couples but also singles who are in the waiting season of preparing for their Kingdom marriage. I love all that y’all said and how Biblical and practical you made it. My fasting seasons have looked so different at times. There were moments I was under His grace, moments when I wasn’t and it was hard but I drew so close to the Father and even moments when I was doing it for the wrong reasons and God cleared that up threw your video so thank you for sharing!
maybe it’s kind of a dumb question, but i wonder why is it "sometimes being under His grace“? why aren’t we always under His grace? do we have to deserve it? and what is His grace exactly?
Im currently fasting for the first time properly in the 5 years since i was born again. Living a life of excess was weighing me down and separating me from the presence of the Lord, and now its day 6 and i feel my heart and head clearing and focusing on what God is trying to do in my life. I ask God to bless Ronnie and Mel, and for each person on this channel whose heart longs for God and those who love him so much!
I was born again 3 years ago and have felt I need to fast but with no reason. Since last year I have felt drawn to Revelations and Im a very inexperienced Bible reader, last week I deleted social media and have been reading more of Gods word. Yesterday I felt fasting was needed but until this morning I didnt know or understand what to fast for I pray you are well after your fast 🙏
Thank you for mentioning eating disorders, I have struggled with this and it is a battle when fasting. New sub here, I love your channel, you both love the Lord so much and it's so encouraging. I was saved in February, it's really encouraging to see people in love with Christ.
Thank you guys!! I really appreciate how you guys explain things so that anyone can understand it. You are so relatable and make Christian duties and concepts less intimidating; It is so encouraging. You are filled with so much light and it shines through every time I hear you speak and watch your videos. May God strengthen you to continue the mission reaching lives for his kingdom. God bless you both. Love you guys!
today I will do my 30 days one meal a day read my bible ,I'm off social media except for RU-vid, so bye youtube also for 30 days keep me in yer prayers, been baptised in the river Jordon fell in love with Israel, been knocked down 9 times i will do it this time God willing in Jesus name, will update in 30 days, Thank you Jesus
Time and prayer 🧘🏽♀️Truly I do Believe that we can fast atleast something in the times we’re living in its a good thing to practice I myself will take many things from this video so thank you I will listen to it again I’m going to add it to my saves :) ! ❤ Thank you lord for giving us the world 🌎 Thank you GOD for being there to guide us and for the beautiful people you called on to give these messages
Hey Ronnie… man I met you once in the Ontario mills mall years back! But I fell on my face and completely gave my life to Christ, and was looking for fasting and prayer video and your like right there talking about god and fasting! He’s good ain’t he? Dude I’m so happy to hear gods word! Thanks for the message and god bless!!
The fact that I randomly came upon this channel is amazing. I was the most diehard Metal Mulisha fan for years. I started a fast yesterday. My life is just in shambles and I feel so hopeless. I've watched video after video on your channel and I know God brought me here for a reason. Incredible. ❤
Thank you guys so much! You’re having an incredible impact and your covering is tangible. I’ve also had different experiences in terms of feeling a lot of His grace on fasting and other times needing to press through. It’s an incredible gift to experience growth and heightened awareness of Him through fasting. Thank you guys so much for encouraging and leading generations in walking with God.
Thanks Camille! And yes, there are times fasting is hard and times it is so rewarding it feels easy! Keep going after Him! He is proud of you sis. Bless you
Thank you Ronnie and Mel...i am so glad you touched on eating disorders because i have fasted before but i just realised that i never then spent time with God in His Word rather i focused on whether i lost weight or not and because of the wrong motive i have never been good at fasting
It’s super easy to fall into, especially now with the whole “intermittent fasting” craze but just with the pressure on us to look a certain way in general. Glad God spoke to you about it! Bless you!
Older people especially with medical conditions can fast, but it's important in this time of communicable illnesses to get the right and balanced nutrients in every 24 hour period. I believe it is easiest and safest to forgo lunch, while also making sure that two other good meals with enough protein and nutrient-rich plant foods to sustain the immune system. I like to have a communion meal regularly, [twice a month] which is good sustenance to end a fasting series of part-days. God Bless you and remember to pray for the children and the elderly.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349015354725) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.,,...
Thanks for the inspiration! I am always curious about fasting but do not know where to start. I think first I will start from social media and fav apps I always open on my phone and get to have real conversation with God.
Beloved, I don't know you in person but God knows you. God ministered to me in a revelation when I was on your profile to see things around you,I saw blessings but spiritual attacks holding onto them,in prayers,i saw a woman in the realm of the spirit monitoring and plotting delay in your life, with an evil mirror, and with a motive to destroy. But as I speak to you now her time is up, Render hand of favour with Anything you can afford or give to these motherless foundation (Godstime MOTHERLESS FOUNDATION) in kebbi state nigeria before 2DAYS with faith, as I Rise my hands towards heaven and pray for you they shall serve as point of contact wherever you are, you will receive double portion of grace to excel and total restoration of breakthrough in your life and in the life of your family. Ask for their acct details and help them call the MD in charge of the orphanage to get their details on (WhatsApp or call them now on +2349015354725) tell him I sent an you. For it is not by might nor by in power but of the spirit saith the lord (zechariah 4:6). You shall testify to the Glory of God in your life. God bless you.,...,
Could you guys help me? I did repentance, I prayed for forgiveness and I want to truly accept Jesus! What should I do now? I want to go to heaven with my family!
Watching you guys for the first time! Loving you guys, feeling the anointing and Holy Spirit on y'all for sure! I've been kicking around the idea of fasting for a cpl weeks now. This video helped me to decide to jump on in. I'll be doing one meal a day with fasting and prayer throughout the day to see how that goes. Thanks for the encouragement and inspiration, guys! ♥ Please keep on keeping on! God is glorified and pleased! Praying for y'all! 🙏
Really Loved this. I am doing my first 7day fast and prayer within my church. Literally read my mind with so many of your points😊 This helped so much 🙏🏾 Malachi.
I couldn’t agree more with you! When I fasted the first time, I breezed throughout it with no problem, then the second time, it was a little hard,then it was like what happened? I thought I was gifted. Lol 😅 I loved your video guys and found it very helpful!!! 🙏☺️⚜️✝️👑💜
I've been fasting every Saturday for 3 years sometimes just a water fast other times liquid. I am to get married this Sunday and all though I've been asked to quit fasting on several occasions on a Saturday, is their another day of the week as a Christian I can fast and it still be holy. Saturday is the sabbath day as to why I fast then
I love this video! Thank you! I loved seeing you guys laugh too lol! Yes, we have to be careful what we fill ourselves with while we fast... Fasting and watching certain TV shows/ movies and listening to certain things ( music and conversation) can do more harm because we're allowing ourselves to be filled with that stuff. Our spirits are open when we fast so, we have to be careful. Also, telling people is important so we can ask for their covering. It's good to have people to pray for us when we fast, but we don't have to tell many people. I heard a story about a person who went on a fast for 40 days, but they did not have covering. The lady ended up coming out of her fast spiritually bound.
Today I decided to look up video on Fasting. And your video popped up I have been looking for answers on and about. I am seeking the Lord every day trying to study GOD's Word. But sometimes it seems like I can't hear him. I'm I doing something wrong. So I hear many say Pray and Fast. This examples how to fast Thank You for making this video. Reading the Word is a lot to take in. But I'm reading every day some time I think I Slow 🤷🏽♀️🙆🏽♀️🤦🏽♀️ It seems to be easier for others to quote scriptures and remember things. And it seems like I can only remember certain parts does that mean that I'm doing something wrong?
I completely understand! Same here I started reading NIV Bible b/c I was having a difficult time interpreting versus and I definitely couldn't quote any😁
Get a notebook and copy by hand the book, chapter and verse and its contents. Review those notes every couple of days. Put markers in your Bible for your favorite scriptures. Google search a technique called "spaced repetition". Ask God to help you remember. Ask God to send someone to help you understand His word. Acts 8:26-40; 1 John 5:14,15
I fasted every Lent from 1982 to 1989. They said it would discipline me so that I wouldn't commit any sins of the flesh. But I still committed sins of the flesh. They said I would lose my attachment to food and that I wouldn't even miss the food I was giving up. But instead I became ravenously hungry all the time. All I could think about was food. I became so weak that I could barely do my job----good think I was self-employed at the time or I would have been fired. If someone reading this has made spiritual progress as a result of fasting, more power to you. I only can relate what happened to me
The Orthodox Church recommends fasting from meat, fish, dairy and wine. Total fasting within the Church calender amounts to just over 1/2 the year. The biggest fasts being Lent and the fast of the Nativity. Every Wednesday and Friday are fast days are fast days (except feast weeks) in remembrance of the day Judas betrayed Jesus, and the day Jesus was crucified respectively. And yes, it's important to keep from having pride in fasting. That is why most people don't realize how much the Orthodox fast.
Hey there! Hope all is well with you guys!! Thank you for the video about fasting…something am planning on doing in the future. But I wanted to find out…what is the name of the beat through the 0:32 second period? It’s quite calming.
Thanks for the quick message. Everything was in my Bible memory and just wanted to verify my thoughts. Though I’ve fasted without the connection as I just forgot to eat. This is my first God honoring fast. Brother Do you have any views/vids on your tats. I have a couple and was considering more till I was just reminded when I came across Leviticus 19:28. I was thinking it was Old Testament being under the law . Then recently heard on the radio on a Bible answer show there was New Testament scripture that mentioned marking your body. Then I am aware of scripture that says honor God in everything you do. Am just being legalistic? God Bless and thanks.
Man should not depend on bread alone but gods word. Fasting shows the lord your commitment to him alone. But don’t tell anyone. This is a personal thing!
How do you fast in secret when your family is around? It’s pretty obvious when your not eating. Is there a way to fast for god but still communicate your situation to loved ones?
