tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post8230548522405763509..comments2023-09-07T04:43:10.746-04:00Comments on Building His Body: Laying Hold of God's StrengthAnne Lang Bundyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-6639500358435565842010-07-02T22:48:47.096-04:002010-07-02T22:48:47.096-04:00Brad ~
I really appreciate your testimony of how ...Brad ~<br /><br />I really appreciate your testimony of how clearly the Spirit can communicate. <br /><br />As for frequency of fasting, perhaps we are more spiritual when faith is newer. Perhaps we simply try harder to learn what this relationship is all about back then. But as in any relationship, do you suppose there are times for a second honeymoon? It's quite possible fasting could facilitate that.<br /><br />I wish I was more proactive with my fasting, rather than waiting for a concern where I want to reach a real spiritual breakthrough. *sigh*Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-42764593893162311832010-07-02T06:38:37.749-04:002010-07-02T06:38:37.749-04:00Hi Anne-
I haven't fasted for quite some time,...Hi Anne-<br />I haven't fasted for quite some time, but I did more frequently when I was younger (and more spiritual? I wonder?). I distinctly remember fasting at one point to contemplate the Holy Spirit's direction for my career: should I go to seminary? I got a clear answer - "No". The rest is history, as they say. It is so true that forcing your body to stop eating for a time helps you to reexamine priorities - to see things that perhaps you didn't notice before.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-31358491807673560472010-07-01T23:09:23.700-04:002010-07-01T23:09:23.700-04:00caryjo ~ Our Father surely does not have a "h...caryjo ~ Our Father surely does not have a "heavy sigh" and neither should you. Seek Him with a heart at peace. : )<br /><br />Clifford ~ No, you're not. I tweaked it again. I'm not sure why its appearance has been so troublesome on other computers this time. Thanks for the feedback. Is this any better?Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-11016594488998128092010-07-01T09:11:36.540-04:002010-07-01T09:11:36.540-04:00Anne, I love your beautiful, faith-sharing blog. B...Anne, I love your beautiful, faith-sharing blog. But am I the only one having a hard time reading it against the colored background?Cliffordhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14078849951764075139noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-14009951919679187042010-06-30T18:37:14.404-04:002010-06-30T18:37:14.404-04:00Fasting has been either in my life or on my mind f...Fasting has been either in my life or on my mind for more than 40 years. I am sometimes faithful -- sometimes not. It's the "not" that makes me "heavy sigh." I'm hoping to be faithful again... especially when "Daniel fasting."<br /><br />Thanks for the good reminder.caryjohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01488368153291827383noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-88724460153649135162010-06-30T15:58:29.575-04:002010-06-30T15:58:29.575-04:00Snady ~ Is that a paraphrase of Matthew 5:4 or Isa...Snady ~ Is that a paraphrase of Matthew 5:4 or Isaiah 40:31? I like the way you've presented the truth! ; )<br /><br />Karin ~ Thanks. We're just like little kids—"I can do it myself!"—and miss out on too many things He might do for us and through us.<br /><br />Mary ~ It would be nice if fasting were more convenient. I don't think it ever is. At this point in life, I'm simply grateful that teenage daughters means I don't have to prepare meals when I'm fasting. It's a good reason to fast more often than I do.<br /><br />Frank ~ There was one point in my life when I fasted once a week. It was interrupted by pregnancy, and I never resumed it. I wish I would start that again one of these days ...<br /><br />Nithin ~ I never realized this before, and I see that it is true! Thank you so much for sharing. I'm most grateful.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-49484737707007144812010-06-30T12:51:27.404-04:002010-06-30T12:51:27.404-04:00Even undevout religious people find intentional fa...Even undevout religious people find intentional fasting over depression,as a way to attain strength to overcome it without even knowing in real.Nithin RShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04210200269352572628noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-18197714797930910222010-06-30T09:01:35.078-04:002010-06-30T09:01:35.078-04:00A good reminder that I'm due for a good fast. ...A good reminder that I'm due for a good fast. There's no shortage of reasons (crises, like mentioned above), but you bring out the best of reasons- simply to be fed by God instead of by food.<br /><br />On that note, off for breakfast!Fatha Frankhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15763574263631576373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-28814889142572227312010-06-30T00:45:08.100-04:002010-06-30T00:45:08.100-04:00Thanks for this wonderful reminder of how we shoul...Thanks for this wonderful reminder of how we should be drawing closer to our King! I don't think most people get excited about fasting, (I know I don't) but that should never keep us from doing it. I do it 4 or 5 times a year but somehow I know that that is not often enough.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16249781779587825262noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-72887533036498198412010-06-29T23:36:48.987-04:002010-06-29T23:36:48.987-04:00Fasting tends to show us just how weak we are and ...Fasting tends to show us just how weak we are and lets us be strong in Him.<br /><br />Great thoughts.HisFireFlyhttp://hisfirefly.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-16474197923808669282010-06-29T23:14:57.965-04:002010-06-29T23:14:57.965-04:00Blessed are the weak, for they shall be made stron...Blessed are the weak, for they shall be made strong.Sandra Heska Kinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13770393615748405966noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-53041383326427561402010-06-29T22:43:09.214-04:002010-06-29T22:43:09.214-04:00Denise ~ He uses you, too, dear.
David ~ I ask th...Denise ~ He uses you, too, dear.<br /><br />David ~ I ask the Lord to make it a special time of strengthening and renewing for you.<br /><br />Bridget ~ Thanks for hosting. I look forward to the challenge of a predetermined subject. I didn't know what to write this time til the last minute.<br /><br />Patty ~ Thank you for commenting. Blessings to you!<br /><br />Bud ~ You crack me up! I'm glad to hear when you're chewing, glad to hear when it zings right off.<br /><br />Monica ~ I ask the Lord to lead you as He means to bless you.<br /><br />Susan ~ Fasting certainly gets my attention more focused on His voice. With each rumbling of the stomach I'm reminded of what I need most.<br /><br />Jason ~ <i>Fasting is getting us in position.</i> That's a great thought! Great summary!<br /><br />Glynn ~ I wonder how many more blessings the Lord has for us than we ever realize.<br /><br />Kevin ~ Thanks for the comment and RT! You're most appreciated.Anne Lang Bundyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02998809463390846323noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-42177121519265656102010-06-29T18:12:25.184-04:002010-06-29T18:12:25.184-04:00"God wants you to ask Him for things that are..."God wants you to ask Him for things that are bigger than yourself." ~ Jentezen Franklin<br /><br />Great quote and post Anne!Kevinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17933843864810544777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-50607486201982310732010-06-29T12:55:05.037-04:002010-06-29T12:55:05.037-04:00The idea that he longs -- to feed me, that he want...The idea that he longs -- to feed me, that he wants me to rest in his arms. Wow.Glynnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10802111972232088511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-69790679421965541892010-06-29T12:43:48.402-04:002010-06-29T12:43:48.402-04:00Spiritually practical and practically spiritually....Spiritually practical and practically spiritually. Love this. Fasting isn't about getting God to do something, it's getting us in position. You also reminded me of something God keeps bringing up so thank you.jasonShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03420776820764592085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-62855694548155847622010-06-29T11:34:59.123-04:002010-06-29T11:34:59.123-04:00It's only in Him that we find true strength .....It's only in Him that we find true strength ... I wonder if fasting doesn't enable us to hear that more.S. Etolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01847206680320012887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-61524497456120634722010-06-29T11:27:44.926-04:002010-06-29T11:27:44.926-04:00It has been a long time since I last fasted. And ...It has been a long time since I last fasted. And I did so usually only under a crisis situation, or someone else's crisis situation. You challenge me.Monica Sharmanhttp://mybigthree.highcallingblogs.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-27952077787253950132010-06-29T10:57:13.486-04:002010-06-29T10:57:13.486-04:00...this made things/thoughts of late quite clear.......this made things/thoughts of late quite clear. no chewing required for this. thank you!unnamed ladhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00147841736324054200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-4969278649559643342010-06-29T08:55:33.317-04:002010-06-29T08:55:33.317-04:00Enjoyed the thoughts you shared. Blessings.Enjoyed the thoughts you shared. Blessings.Pattyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15680733899712516437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-10904117773766643432010-06-29T02:13:10.558-04:002010-06-29T02:13:10.558-04:00I love that closing prayer, Anne. Great thoughts ...I love that closing prayer, Anne. Great thoughts on fasting, prayer, and strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-77321378582396327902010-06-29T00:31:48.240-04:002010-06-29T00:31:48.240-04:00Okay. You threw down the challenge...actually,God ...Okay. You threw down the challenge...actually,God did. I will fast one day this week -- and pray.Red Letter Believershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18028834960447509536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1920734279360907280.post-88081623334627840482010-06-28T23:05:19.599-04:002010-06-28T23:05:19.599-04:00Amen sis. He is our living water,and our daily bre...Amen sis. He is our living water,and our daily bread. His word is what we should truly chew on each day. He is our all and all. Praying for you, and loving you.Denisehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09275456448997619944noreply@blogger.com