Are you looking for an answer to a specific question? Do you want to find peace in your hectic life? Does your daily personal prayer and scripture study seem a bit sluggish? Have you considered fasting as a way to improve your spiritual clarity?
Fasting really is a blessing, a chance that we have to bring our spiritual side into sharper focus. When we are looking for an answer to a problem, praying for someone else or looking for a way to increase our spirituality, fasting can help us do all of those things. Often people fail to realize that they can fast whenever they need to, not just on Sundays.
When you fast it is important to do so in a reverent manner. You can go about your day normally, and still have a prayer in your heart. Fasting is a quiet personal thing. It should not be obvious to those around you that you are fasting. You should begin and end your fast with a prayer, and if possible scripture study. You may also consider attending the temple if possible.
It is also important to fast each month on Fast Sunday, if you are physically able. It gives your spirit the chance to renew itself. Fasting gives you the opportunity to have peace and to commune with Heavenly Father. If you are unsure of what you can fast for, you can always fast for the leaders of the church or for the missionaries. Fasting with a purpose is important since it focuses the fasting experience.
If you are unable to fast, you can still have the spirit of fasting. This can mean limiting the amount that you eat and drink on days that you would normally be fasting. You can spend the day with a silent prayer in your heart, and seek for revelation and an increase in spirituality. These things can help you, and the Lord will know that you are trying your best.
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