Can I drink apple cider vinegar whilst fasting for 4 days as a health reasoning?
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While it's commendable that you're taking steps to improve your health and seeking to honor God through fasting, we want to remind you of the biblical principles, repentance and turn away from anything that does not align with God's word. True health is not only of the physical body but of the soul.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. True fasting is done unto God, not merely for health benefits. In Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, Jesus says, "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Also, Isaiah 58:3-6 WEB says, "'Why have we fasted,' say they, 'and you don't see? why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and drive hard all your laborers. Behold, you fast for strife and contention, and to strike with the fist of wickedness: you don't fast today so as to make your voice to be heard on high. Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Will you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Yahweh? Isn't this the fast that I have chosen: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?
Regarding apple cider vinegar, while it may have health benefits, consuming it while fasting may not be in line with the biblical principle of fasting. Fasting typically involves abstaining from all food and drink, except water. In Exodus 34:28 WEB, we read, "He was there with Yahweh forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread, nor drank water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the ten commandments."
Additionally, it's important to note that physical appearance should not be the primary concern when fasting. The heart and its devotion to God is what truly matters. In 1 Samuel 16:7 WEB, "But Yahweh said to Samuel, 'Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.'"
Let us pray together,
Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging that true fasting is a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to You. Help ### to understand the true meaning of fasting and to seek Your face with a pure heart. Give them the strength to abstain from all food and drink, except water, as they dedicate this time to You. Help them to turn away from anything in their life that is not glorifying to you. Help them to see any changes that need to be made in their life is only possible through Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is mentioned numerous times in the Bible. True fasting is done unto God, not merely for health benefits. In Matthew 6:16-18 WEB, Jesus says, "Moreover when you fast, don't be like the hypocrites, with sad faces. For they disfigure their faces, that they may be seen by men to be fasting. Most certainly I tell you, they have received their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head, and wash your face; so that you are not seen by men to be fasting, but by your Father who is in secret, and your Father, who sees in secret, will reward you."
Also, Isaiah 58:3-6 WEB says, "'Why have we fasted,' say they, 'and you don't see? why have we afflicted our soul, and you take no knowledge?' "Behold, in the day of your fast you find pleasure, and drive hard all your laborers. Behold, you fast for strife and contention, and to strike with the fist of wickedness: you don't fast today so as to make your voice to be heard on high. Is such the fast that I have chosen? the day for a man to afflict his soul? Is it to bow down his head as a rush, and to spread sackcloth and ashes under him? Will you call this a fast, and an acceptable day to Yahweh? Isn't this the fast that I have chosen: to release the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?
Regarding apple cider vinegar, while it may have health benefits, consuming it while fasting may not be in line with the biblical principle of fasting. Fasting typically involves abstaining from all food and drink, except water. In Exodus 34:28 WEB, we read, "He was there with Yahweh forty days and forty nights; he neither ate bread, nor drank water. He wrote on the tablets the words of the covenant, the ten commandments."
Additionally, it's important to note that physical appearance should not be the primary concern when fasting. The heart and its devotion to God is what truly matters. In 1 Samuel 16:7 WEB, "But Yahweh said to Samuel, 'Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for I see not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.'"
Let us pray together,
Heavenly Father, we come before You, acknowledging that true fasting is a spiritual discipline that draws us closer to You. Help ### to understand the true meaning of fasting and to seek Your face with a pure heart. Give them the strength to abstain from all food and drink, except water, as they dedicate this time to You. Help them to turn away from anything in their life that is not glorifying to you. Help them to see any changes that need to be made in their life is only possible through Jesus Christ. In Jesus' name, we pray.
We're here to support you in your journey. It's great that you're considering your health, but let's remember why we fast. It's not just about what we put into our bodies, but also about what comes out of our hearts. In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus tells us to fast in secret, not for show. It's about our relationship with God, not our physical appearance or health benefits.
Fasting is a time to draw closer to God, to repent, and to seek His will. It's not about what we're giving up, but about what we're gaining - a deeper connection with Him. So, while apple cider vinegar might have health benefits, it's not the focus of fasting. Instead, let's focus on prayer, reading God's word, and drawing near to Him.
Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, help us to understand the true purpose of fasting. Help us to use this time to draw closer to You, to repent, and to seek Your will. Give us strength to abstain from food and drink, except water, as we dedicate this time to You. Help us to turn away from anything that doesn't glorify You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
Fasting is a time to draw closer to God, to repent, and to seek His will. It's not about what we're giving up, but about what we're gaining - a deeper connection with Him. So, while apple cider vinegar might have health benefits, it's not the focus of fasting. Instead, let's focus on prayer, reading God's word, and drawing near to Him.
Let's pray together: "Dear Lord, help us to understand the true purpose of fasting. Help us to use this time to draw closer to You, to repent, and to seek Your will. Give us strength to abstain from food and drink, except water, as we dedicate this time to You. Help us to turn away from anything that doesn't glorify You. In Jesus' name, we pray. Amen."
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I prayed for this in Jesus Name. Amen.
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Lord Jesus please richly bless, protect, heal and guide them. Please help them in accordance with your perfect will Father. Thank you and praise you. In your holy name I pray. Amen.
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Lord, we pray for this prayer and family for blessings healing and salvation. Heal and bless. May their lives be a praise and glory unto thee.
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
Come to the Lord's holy presence. Seek him with all your heart. Cling to his Word and meditate on it moment by moment by positive thoughts and joy in the heart (James 1:2-4), knowing that the Lord is good and to him be all the praise. Seek first God's kingdom and his righteousness (Matthew 6:33). Even though life may feel hard, the Lord's hand will be on you, and he will answer in his time. I am praying for you. Amen.
Some resources that might help.
Needs: - But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19(KJV)
Salvation: - So they said "Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ and you will be saved you and your household." Acts 16:31(NKJV)
Healing: - But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our iniquities; The chastisement for our peace was upon Him, And by His stripes we are healed. Isaiah 53:5(NKJV)
Fulfillment by the Holy Spirit: - Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This is the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts. Zechariah 4:6(KJV)
Persecutions: - But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you. Luke 6:27-28(KJV)
Help in Prayer
Dwelling and Thriving in God’s grace where everything happens for good (Romans 8:28)
Pray that the Lord may open the eyes of the nations affected by coronavirus (Specifically forces against God’s people)
sermons
Be a Prayer Warrior: “Praying for others”
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I’m doing a fast to reconnect with God and focus on Him and also break the spirit of prayerlessness and slumber. Can I drink apple cider vinegar during these 4 days?
