Avatar4321 Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 President Nelson asked us all to fast for healing this Sunday. I don’t see his message anywhere
Ahab Posted March 27, 2020 Posted March 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Avatar4321 said: President Nelson asked us all to fast for healing this Sunday. I don’t see his message anywhere His invitation to fast was directed to all members of the Church as well as to friends of the Church. I hope most of the world's population will be fasting and praying about this. I'd like to see all of the commotion about this COVID thing go away as fast as possible. 1
rodheadlee Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 How long are we supposed to fast for? Sunrise to sunset?
Calm Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Two meals usually. If you want and can handle sunset to sunset, that would be the historic way to handle it (have dinner earlier the night before and dinner later the next day). Most members I know time it to a meal after Sacrament Meeting, which might mean skipping dinner and breakfast. https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/study/manual/gospel-principles/chapter-25-fasting?lang=eng 1
bluebell Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 1 hour ago, rodheadlee said: How long are we supposed to fast for? Sunrise to sunset? In the literature coming out that I’ve seen, they are saying a 24 hour fast.
Duncan Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I can't fast due to medication needed to be used with food so I fasting from something else, not sure what but i'll figure it out 2
rodheadlee Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 39 minutes ago, bluebell said: In the literature coming out that I’ve seen, they are saying a 24 hour fast. Ok, thanks. 1
longview Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 58 minutes ago, bluebell said: In the literature coming out that I’ve seen, they are saying a 24 hour fast. Many years ago I felt dissatisfied with fasting for two meals because I was not hungry enough or sufficiently humble. So I decided to fast for 40 HOURS (in remembrance of Jesus' and Moses' 40 DAY fasts). I strongly believe that it benefits my digestive system by clearing out toxins. And gives a wonderful rest for parts of my body. I drink lots of water to discharge waste materials. 3
MustardSeed Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 I have a really hard time fasting but I’m gonna try, again. We ate at 7 tonight and we will likely break our fast at 5 tomorrow. I’ll drink water to take me meds. 1
Kenngo1969 Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 11 hours ago, Duncan said: I can't fast due to medication needed to be used with food so I fasting from something else, not sure what but i'll figure it out 9 hours ago, MustardSeed said: I have a really hard time fasting but I’m gonna try, again. We ate at 7 tonight and we will likely break our fast at 5 tomorrow. I’ll drink water to take me meds. As King Benjamin said (going from memory), "Ye that have not, I would that ye would say in your hearts, 'Lord, I give not because I have not, but if I had, I would give.'" Even if all we have to give seems like nothing more than the Widow's Mite, our sacrifice is acceptable to Him. And it is very possible (even likely) that those who are going without food, nonetheless, are not keeping the fast in their hearts: "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." Matthew 6:16. The Lord is mindful of, and appreciates, your sacrifice. Godspeed and blessings to you both, and to all of yours. 2
Stargazer Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 13 hours ago, Duncan said: I can't fast due to medication needed to be used with food so I fasting from something else, not sure what but i'll figure it out Then just fast as much as you can. Breaking your fast because of the medication isn't really breaking it. IMHO. And what Kenngo said. 2
Amulek Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 14 hours ago, Duncan said: I can't fast due to medication needed to be used with food so I fasting from something else, not sure what but i'll figure it out My daughter is similarly situated. She usually gives up her favorite food: chips. 1
Duncan Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 6 hours ago, Amulek said: My daughter is similarly situated. She usually gives up her favorite food: chips. has she ever had Canadian chips?!
Duncan Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 8 hours ago, Kenngo1969 said: As King Benjamin said (going from memory), "Ye that have not, I would that ye would say in your hearts, 'Lord, I give not because I have not, but if I had, I would give.'" Even if all we have to give seems like nothing more than the Widow's Mite, our sacrifice is acceptable to Him. And it is very possible (even likely) that those who are going without food, nonetheless, are not keeping the fast in their hearts: "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." Matthew 6:16. The Lord is mindful of, and appreciates, your sacrifice. Godspeed and blessings to you both, and to all of yours. I did a social media fast! I responded to some pertinent emails but that wasn't social media 3
strappinglad Posted March 29, 2020 Posted March 29, 2020 Duncan , a true social media fast must be for some multiple of 140 . Hours, minutes, days , etc. 1
Hamba Tuhan Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 8 hours ago, Stargazer said: Breaking your fast because of the medication isn't really breaking it. IMHO. That's exactly what I tell my sister. And that includes if one has to take medication with water, milk, a couple of biscuits or whatever. 1
Duncan Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 2 hours ago, strappinglad said: Duncan , a true social media fast must be for some multiple of 140 . Hours, minutes, days , etc. well, I am steaming mad kinda I ordered a book from Cardston Books over a week ago and haven't heard tickety-boo, ah well, maybe Monday i'll they shipped it! I wish I was responding to that email!
Amulek Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 14 hours ago, Duncan said: has she ever had Canadian chips?! No idea. Is there something especially good / bad about Canadian chips? Are we talking about potato chips like we have here in the States, or is this more of a 'fish and chips' kind of thing where chips are actually more like french fries? Either way if they have salt on them she would love them.
Duncan Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 4 hours ago, Amulek said: No idea. Is there something especially good / bad about Canadian chips? Are we talking about potato chips like we have here in the States, or is this more of a 'fish and chips' kind of thing where chips are actually more like french fries? Either way if they have salt on them she would love them. https://www.forkly.com/food/15-foods-you-can-only-get-in-canada/ For the record I have never had bagged milk 2
Calm Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 (edited) 14 minutes ago, Duncan said: https://www.forkly.com/food/15-foods-you-can-only-get-in-canada/ For the record I have never had bagged milk I have. But we went through them so quickly plus had a spill once opening them when someone forgot to put it in the pitcher first, my husband quickly went back to the usual. Having a screw top keeps the milk from absorbing flavors where it being in a pitcher isn’t as air tight. Of course you could pour it out of a bag into a container with a screw top, but easier just to buy the jugs. Yum, butter tarts. You need lots of milk to go with these You can get salt and vinegar chips now in the States, but it was purely Canadian when I first encountered them. Don’t remember seeing ketchup chips though. Can’t stand dill pickle chips. I miss Caramilk, that was always my preference at the Canadian store here in Provo...until I had to stop chocolate altogether. Edited March 30, 2020 by Calm 1
Rain Posted March 30, 2020 Posted March 30, 2020 My son was sorely disappointed that his Canadian companion had never eaten ketchup chips.
Duncan Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Rain said: My son was sorely disappointed that his Canadian companion had never eaten ketchup chips. there are a taste explosion, not for everyone
katherine the great Posted March 31, 2020 Posted March 31, 2020 On 3/28/2020 at 6:14 PM, rodheadlee said: How long are we supposed to fast for? Sunrise to sunset? Until the last patient recovers. 2
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