Fasting can be a weirdly tricky gospel principle.
I draw a lot of spiritual strength on finding patterns in the scriptures though, and the patterns are pretty clear:
Fasting has been around for generations, and countless saints have used it to draw close to the Lord, petition the Lord, and humble themselves.
When Esther was gathering her strength and courage to approach the king, she requested the Jews fast for her.
But she also said that she and her handmaidens would be fasting, too.
Everyone was fasting.
And then Esther successfully approached the king to plead for her people.
What has fasting done for you?
Why do you think we are asked to fast?
What spiritual strength have you seen from fasting?
What misconceptions do you think people have about fasting?
I’ve learned it’s a deeply symbolic act that can have a lot of emotions, and of course physical sensations, tied up with it.
“Fast ye for me.” (Esther 4:16)
“Fasting, coupled with mighty prayer, is powerful. It can fill our minds with the revelations of the Spirit. It can strengthen us against times of temptation.” – Joseph B. Wirthlin
Happy Studying!
-Cali Black
