HOW TO FAST || What the Bible says about Fasting & Prayer!

We know the Bible says that Christians SHOULD fast, but how do you do it? In this video, Ronnie and Mel answer HOW TO FAST and talk about what the Bible says about fasting and prayer! Whether you are a beginner of just want some tips, the importance of Biblical fasting is all throughout Scripture, so let's jump in and find out how YOU can start growing in your relationship with Jesus today!
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[@RonnieandMel]

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!

[@RonnieandMel]

Wow that is awesome!

[@benyam7]

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".

[@bewareoffalseprophets9218]

I read here: Ronnie is a priest, and Mel is his girlfriend, can a priest have a girlfriend?

[@deanhowell5936]

Are there any scripture on how long we should fast? The world says 24 or 48 days but what does the Lord actually say in the bible?

[@jesusisking902]

Amen in Jesus Christ name Amen!

[@Themostmercifulrabb]

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 💜

[@brentheavener7677]

Amen! Praise Him

[@binkyb6400]

Is a 1 day fasting enough ? Somtimes i fail when am trying to take long fasting

[@brentheavener7677]

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. :)

[@dontlookatmyaccount5113]

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: kzbin.info/www/bejne/inS2hn5_nc-YrNE God bless :)

[@johnnybless6420]

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.

[@madisonjolley2438]

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. 🙏🏼

[@SheIsPotential]

👀 21 can you do something for me 😭😭. You go girl!

[@nakiahopea_rae_of_hope3148]

Amen!💖💪🏽👑🤗☝🏽

[@UNKNWN96]

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!

[@RonnieandMel]

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!

[@bearingwitness8381]

@@RonnieandMel..., He is the Bridegroom afterall! x

[@609castro]

🥰😍🥰💯💯💯💯💯

[@johndeschlong591]

How was it bro ?

[@jessielynn]

Update?

[@benzmusiczone]

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]

Wow this is so powerful. Did you pray for it or did it happen organically ?

[@benzmusiczone]

@@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.”

[@Bettysmiles]

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.

[@momentswithgod9032]

Thank you for the good word. May the grace of Jesus Christ be with you, the love of God and the fellowship of his Holy spirit.

[@RonnieandMel]

And you as well! Bless you!

[@dougcharles6845]

I think it's an unforgettable act of obedience. Journal it!! I love to eat. I fasted for 3 days.

[@x.itwasalladream.x]

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!

[@indianelson4054]

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.

[@pastorjoelosteen9869]

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 [phone]) 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.,.,

[@jenniferrivera8627]

This has been on my heart to do for a while..need to do it..God has def been putting this on my heart

[@michaelsanders8450]

Hello all! Can I ask that anyone who reads this could pray for me? I worry too much I think. Thank you very much

[@jessicapineda117]

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

[@pastorjoelosteen9869]

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 [phone]) 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.,...

[@vickstuh2868]

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!

[@bearingwitness8381]

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

[@conspire2truth]

There’s a few things I think you forgot to mention. Those who love the world do not love God. This is a Biblical statement. So by denying food you are denying flesh and therefore yard denying the world. That is the true principle of fasting. Denying the flesh he’s denying tomorrow. You cannot love the world And also love God. Jesus fasted for 40 days before being tempted to draw closer to the Lord. And I do truly believe what you say about motive. You do need to be in the word and you also need to have the correct motive. This is my two cents. If you don’t believe it please check it against the Bible.

[@sarahandrews9483]

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!

[@RonnieandMel]

You are welcome sister! He is proud of the way you love Him. Bless you!

[@meow5419]

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?

[@ericaBay]

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

[@Yen486]

It’s really practical!! And I like the background and the lights 😍

[@itzbirdyyy]

Fasting is Amazing God bless you all 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Stay safe 😷

[@camillestaub7759]

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.

[@RonnieandMel]

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

[@praisehimnetworktwashingto254]

While fasting food yes those other things should be limited to focus on Him 😊

[@hg3895]

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.

[@kratomgaming]

Would God accept us doing a "Daniel" fast? Eating once a day after sunset, and only eating fruit, veg and water?

[@digitalhavok4564]

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!

[@larasmith490]

🦋it took awhile for me to realize what a true fast entails: Skipping 2 meals & start and end with prayer 🙏 neurologically it’s better for you to fast

[@aliciasow8602]

Dear lara does it me ans intermittent fasting?

[@Its_Ms.Ashley]

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.

[@RonnieandMel]

Absolutely agree! Not just the outward “doing” but the inward heart turning to God and others. Bless you!

[@SheIsPotential]

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

[@mikeobrien6887]

today I will do my 30 days one meal a day read my bible ,I'm off social media except for KZbin, 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

[@andrewgeorges3213]

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!!! 🙏☺️⚜️✝️👑💜

[@heaven9378]

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

[@RonnieandMel]

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!

[@missd9488]

Food is life. Without food, your body will perish. The hungery pains are to remind you the Lord is the only thing you need.

[@alexmcnew8755]

Stoppppppoo saying Christian like it’s a fan club it’s just people!!! Everyone it’s for all

[@romeodonawa2902]

Is fasting more like an offering?

[@adrienne7374]

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

[@Lukas-zg2it]

All fasts in the bible are concerning food & water. U should fast from food & water only. Not from anything else. Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my attendants will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16 Moses was there with the LORD forty days and forty nights without eating bread or drinking water. And he wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant-the Ten Commandments. Exodus 34:28 where for forty days he was tempted by the devil. He ate nothing during those days, and at the end of them he was hungry. Luke 4:2

[@tamaricashaw6967]

How do you know which scriptures to read in your fast?

[@gratias1602]

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.

[@pastorjoelosteen9869]

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 [phone]) 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.,...,

[@rickybanks9024]

Praying and fasting is studying or reading the Bible. David said I humbled my soul to fasting I put on sackcloth. Sackcloth is the word of God. Jude Praying in the holy ghost. The holy ghost is the word of God. It has nothing to do with natural food its spiritual food the word of God.

[@crystalrodriguez8993]

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! 🙏

[@ashleybanda179]

Ngl jail was like fasting. Because if I removed the over eating and social media/phones and replaced it with prayer that's what I was doing for 2 months in there.

[@Hehehe-hf7rq]

fasting = avoid scrolling + avoid alcoholic drinks. These make it difficult to focus on prayer and God

[@franziskamelzer7199]

thank you so much for this video about fasting! I realized that fasting with someone is way easier for me than fasting alone.

[@amandaweaver625]

Is it still considered fasting if I don’t eat breakfast and have my daily devotional and just wait for lunch time and supper time to eat?

[@brandonhoneycutt8312]

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?

[@ClaytonWillisMusic]

Are you guys not making videos anymore? I just found the channel.

[@parvazify1185]

im realy surprised with your great work this is realy good content that your making keep going

[@RonnieandMel]

We appreciate that brother! Thank you and bless you!

[@NalediGoldinah]

I personally value fasting hoever it is not easy. Liquid fast is my favorite.

[@alexmcnew8755]

Yo said “that’s what the world calls it” but it’s “not what the Christian world calls it” listen to that again and ask yourself are you really a “Christian”

[@frankgrobbelaar6330]

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!

[@cherylwatkins588]

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 🙏

[@florencehifitikeko9961]

First time 1 jan 2024 fasting, Jesus help me.

[@melodymasala3921]

Fasting is feeding the spirit man and depriving your flesh from food.

[@raegan6844]

How should we replace it? Ive been reading a chapter a day (Matthew) so what would I do read more than a chapter ? Or what I dong really know

[@jameshinesMyLord]

G'morning GREAT INSIGHT!!!

[@karen3251]

Do we have to do with day and night??? Or just day time

[@alexmcnew8755]

Notttttt the finger guns at the end... y’all funny

[@ashleykiawu3350]

Jesus love you

[@kimmelton2368]

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. ❤

[@tumpalbenediktuspriharto-sf6qe]

Benedictine fasting all day just eat one meal at night dinner 1:38

[@msjfab1966]

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?

[@sevenspecie592]

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😁

[@BringItOn31124]

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

[@joyceclemons3916]

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.

[@pastorjoelosteen9869]

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 [phone]) 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.,,...

[@Monke_boi13]

I like these 2 people fr thanks for the vid

[@lj9592]

Thank you! Great content!! Blessings 🙏🏽😇

[@thismann8724]

cover your tattoos they don;t even look nice

[@Kevin-hn8fd]

✝️❤️✝️❤️✝️

[@H.O.P-d1r]

This is bullshit too the maximum

[@annateves8944]

Thank you for preaching and teaching God's Word 🙏 🙌 ❤

[@dalelerette206]

Is your mind an aftermath of images? Or is your image an aftermath of minds? God knows your sins and calls you by name. The devil knows your name and calls you by your sins. When I fast and exercise I am clear minded. But sometimes admittedly I am impatient with the 'Uncertainty Principle' of other's false perceptions around me. Seeing the world through their eyes is like seeing the world through a distorted prism of alien philosophies.

[@miraclefelix9910]

Ronnie please tell me where u got the gray sweater from that has Jesus on it please I love it an I wan for me and my father

[@RonnieandMel]

markdcollective.com it’s our Christian Clothing Co. bless you!

[@GeorgePenton-np9rh]

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

[@rondunlap4984]

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!!

[@rogerr.2795]

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.

[@truthseeker185]

Thank you. It is not clear to me about how Jesus fasted. Was it 21 days or was it 40? Was it at a specific time of year , yearly? Or once in his life? You say you shouldn’t do 40 days fast on your first go; why not if it was taught by Jesus. It seems we don’t have enough information about how and when Jesus fasted. If we know how he did it, then we should follow his way of doing it and not add things from our own thoughts.

[@detner152]

Good stuff..but needs to be more specific on what to drink or what verses to use while fasting..thanks for the information

[@xblxckx1997]

Moreover when ye fast, be not, as the hypocrites, of a sad countenance: for they disfigure their faces, that they may appear unto men to fast. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face; That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly. Matthew 6:16‭-‬18 KJV

[@talentedbeginning7790]

Can I ask you a question are you born again. If you see a preacher with this tattoo will you still follow his preaching

[@sandiselemasumpa3729]

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.

[@_ladyy___k_9459]

Absolutely love you guys !💙💙💙

[@ralphdeem6635]

What about diabetics and fasting?

[@jessicaross2073]

You can fast if you are diabetic...in fact fast and pray to be healed of Diabetes! ♥️♥️

[@paula280690]

Maybe you could fast from social media, TV, coffee and tea etc? 😊

[@reefcast4028]

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.

[@pamkelly8727]

No,fasting is not eating or drinking, social media, phones, etc,but food n or water is the true fasting, not eating

[@jimschroeder1176]

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.

[@Anythingbeanythinggo]

Thank you God for all that you have done! In Jesus name, 🙏 AMEN

[@KLDotyTV]

New to this channel so I’m sorry if I’m asking for something that already exists, but could you do a video on tattoos and God? I ask because I am heavily tattooed and I see that you, Ronnie, are too. I was raised a Catholic and was told that getting tattooed is destroying “the temple” and offending God. Do you agree or disagree? I’m not sure how to think about my tattoos/the fact that I’ve chosen to “destroy the temple.” I like my tattoos! Sometimes I feel I’ve done something wrong, however.

[@pabi889]

You should probably ask on a more recent video. This one is 2 years old. Don't think they are reading comments on it anymore.

[@devonmadison1866]

Thank you for this video this really helps out a lot. God bless.

[@mslikenootha]

It’s the ringing in my ears while fasting for me😕🧘🏽‍♀️🌟🙏🏾

[@KimberlyADarling]

If I were to fast food and most liquids-can anyone answer these Qs? I have to fast after coming off low carb and losing weight for six months. I fell off the wagon and now I am eating everything sugar, as if to splurge before come to my right mind. I also chew nicotine gum and know I should stop. But my willpower is not in line. So, if I drink black coffee and tea and maybe bone broth, would having a teaspoon of Maluku honey to enable me to care give and associated cleaning, stop what happens after three days as sugar cravings and hunger pains subside? I want to be holier. I struggle with thinking I am better than, too. God did a three year long overhaul regarding that, but I am sure it’s crept back in.

[@KimberlyADarling]

I am learning from your document right now. Thank you both.👏👏👏🙌

[@loveanne5134]

Thank you very much 🙏 This is very Helpful and yes I'd want to stay Humble about it

[@dewinatevina2097]

Thankyou so much for your help 💓 God bless you in his love always ❤️

[@oscarsimon3666]

Fasting is great & Mel there is nothing hard for a willing heart - God bless 🙏

[@yashodharasalunke3648]

Jesus love you, the two week fasting. Tuesday and Friday.

[@lillianagibson3261]

Ima do a three day fast no meat! Only fruits and vegetables!

[@lynnthompson6796]

Thank you for sharing this video 👍😀

[@rebekahlochridge1496]

Thank you for sharing and I’ve realized that fasting is a commandment. I’ve suffered from an eating disorder but want to fast to grow closer to Yah .

[@followerofchristgavin8203]

What if I tell my dad that I’m fasting cause he’s going on I force me to eat

[@ac113402]

Thank you guys so much for this video

[@ahmeddavids8634]

If you want to fast like the Prophets (PBUTA) fasted, it's prescribed in Islam. Starting from dawn, reciting an intention to fast for the sake of your Creator, until just after the sun sets, break your fast with a date/water with an intention of breaking it with food that cometh from Thee (God). After fasting for a lunar month(or 40 days I think), the disciples of Jesus (PBUH) wanted to see a miracle to be see more miracles of Jesus (PBUH) and was sent food from heaven. This feast is commemorated with the day of Eid, because since then, the Believers (Muslims/Submitters to God's Law and His Messenger) fasted and then held this feast, till it died out and was then revived by the final Messenger Muhammad (PBUH). This you will find in a tafsir (exegesis) of Surah Al-Maa'ida (The Table Spread) in the Qur'an. All the Prophets of God fasted in the month of Ramadaan. After Moses (PBUH) delivered the people from Egypt, he, too, expectedly fasted for 30 days (and was instructed to go on a journey but promised to return to his people in 30 days) but in the last 10 days of his fasting, he made some sorta mistake and was instructed to fast for another 10 days (40 in total). Upon this he received the Tawrah (the tablets) and returned to his people to find that Samari (a guy amongst the people) had constructed a golden calf made of gold mixed with sand whereupon the Angel Gabriel had stepped (he had been collecting it). In Islam, we are advised to fast an extra 10 days after Ramadaan, which in my opinion, is to commemorate the fasting of Musa and the revealing of the Tawrat after 40 days. Hope you found this interesting. Please do take care and God bless and guide you all, people of the book.

[@angeldotexe1337]

Cool story bro, did Muhammed do that before or after he raped a 9 year old?

[@lauramarley940]

Thanks that was something I really needed to here. It was like God sent me here and I felt a since of Peace with fasting now. Thanks

[@SlayUrDemons2023]

Thank you so much. Just the video I needed

[@summer.a4614]

Wait it is optional in the new testament right because Jesus is inside us and with us always..We don't need do that Jesus did everything for us .