Okay so, today is the end of my fast. Ive learned that fasting should be sacred between you and God so you shouldnt blast it or talk about it with others too much, which is why I chose not to talk about it until it was over. I will try not to be long winded with this post.
The reason im writing about my fast is because ive NEVER been good at fasts, especially food ones. This time ive chosen to do a fast where I log out of all social networks after 5pm everyday and dedicate more time to God and being productive. Usually most fast to recieve something from God, spiritual fullfillment, a breakthrough on lifes challenges, or even something material. Mine was more for spiritual growth and just to break free from having the first thing on my mind be "lemme check my fb and instagram". I dont want social networking to make me self obsorbed and needy to peoples approvement through pics and stauses.
This fast was hard, EVERYDAY i clicked the apps and had to click out of them lol. This is how i know the fast was needed. What I barely did while on this fast was pray. I mean I prayed when i had the urge to log in but thats it. I listened to a few sermons, did a little studying of the word, but it just wasn't enough and i feel that I missed the purpose. I do feel there was some results. Ive barely looked at instagram and I dont take as many pictures lol. Next week I want to try again starting monday and this time no logging IN until 5. This way I wake up with prayer and studying my word on my mind. I am not good at praying, I talk to God but I have trouble putting into words what I would like to pray about. My prayers are very generic, which lets me know I need spirtual growth. I just want people to know that food is not the only way to fast. Whatever is a true sacrifice in your eyes is what you should fast on. Next month I want to try fasting on food, which will take alot of prayer, but I have to conquer it and grow closer to God. But I will def research some tips to help me through it. I just felt the need to express how bad at fasting i was for anyone else having trouble with it. In the end God acknowledges that you tried and he loves you no matter what you do or how long. Just knowing that you want to sacrifice for him is enough.
Good day folks :-)
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