Fasting

[Soul Language]

How do you fast like Isaiah 58 vers 6 says and so on?

How long do I should I go without food, water, and sleep as well?

I have never fasted before and the reason I want to fast is because I'm having some very strange sexual dreams (Being that I'm trying to give my body to god). These dreams are very strange as it seems like I'm actually there and know I'm dreaming. (Or maybe). I know for sure that during the whole dream I'm contemplating as to wheither I want to have unmarital sexual relations with this female or obey god's command. There were many times where I could've bailed out (because I dropped her off at home a couple times) but I kept going back to get her just kept pushing it thinking I won't have relations with her (And Obey God) until the very end when it was going to happen and I woke up. This dream was very weird because when I woke up it actually felt like I had sinned. It was so real and I was so there

I'm going to be honest and I hope you guys take me seriously and don't laugh. Before when I hadn't come to Christ I had only had sexual relations a few times and never had given a girl an orgasm. I'm 25 years old and have never been able to talk to women. I haven't had sex in 3 years but have struggled with alchohol and masturbation.

I'm starting to look deep into myself and I think the reason I became an alchoholic is because of my inability to talk to women. And my lack of sexual experience. (So you can see how this is a big temptation for me).

I have always struggled with bashfulness and lust towards women being unable to hide it until this last recent week where I believe I have been getting alot of help from god. Alot of lust has been taken away from me and I went to see the movie "The Blindside" with Sandra Bullock and I felt the spirit comforting me during that whole movie (SUCH A GREAT INSPIRATIONAL CHRISTIAN MOVIE).. how so great Jesus is that I did not once look at Sandra Bullock lustfully nor any women after of before that. Alot of Anxiety is being removed due to my repentance and faith in god that is until I had that dream where I feel like my old self again.

I know jesus says "ask for anything and It shall be given to you".
All I ask for is that I see people for what they are on the inside instead of the outside. I want the desire to have sex removed from my heart. I would actually like to talk to women and see them like Jesus would. Can you guys please give me some advice and pray for me.

I have been going to AA meetings, Church, reading the word, praying.. now I want to start fasting because I do not want to miss out on the glory of Christ.. please help. (Isn't everyone in Heaven naked?? theres no way I belong there

 

[seekingchrist]

On reading your post I can see how much you want to change, All we can do is pray about it. I'll pray for you. You look determined enough to overcome the things you are facing. Never cease to pray and about fasting I feel its not really important that you go without water, sleep but instead fasting in my terms is to spend more time with God, read the bible, pray and devote yourself in talking to god thru prayer. Keep away from bad thought and deeds.
God Bless

 

[StopPolloition]

I'm not sure where you get the notion that everyone in heaven is naked. The bible speaks of the redeemed as wearing robes of righteousness; all the references to the resurrected Christ in scripture speak of him as being clothed. It is redemption that seems to be lacking. Your desire to analyze your life is all well and good but measured against the righteousness of Christ, all our righteousness is as filthy rags. Trust in the redeeming work of Christ. He WILL forgive you of your sins if you ask him and give you the strength to live godly before him. I don't think that wanting to have no desires is the right approach; as long as you're in the flesh, you will have fleshly desires. The difference is when you are Spirit led, then those desires won't cause you to sin. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved. For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. For the scripture saith, Whosoever believeth on him shall not be ashamed. For there is no difference between the Jew and the Greek: for the same Lord over all is rich unto all that call upon him. For whosoever shall call upon the name of the Lord shall be saved."