I got all sorts of mocking from the pit of hell. Rude comments were thrown at me.
"Are you crazy? Why do you have to fast?"
"What have you done that you have to fast?"
"Is that a religion thing? Crazy! I'll never join your religion if that's the case"
"Is that about religion? Forget it! Grab a plate and eat!"
"LET'S GO EAT!!!" (All eyes were on me while they chant those words)
I just smiled at them and didn't say a word. I figured that it's useless to argue with these people anyway. My heart was breaking. I just said, "Lord, help me. I don't like to take offense. They don't know what they're doing."
I knew something like this was going to happen. But God kept me strong.
We're back in Manila. I survived Day 2... only because of God's grace.
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Good for you Pia,
People who don 't know Christ will mock you.Satan tempted Jesus to turn the stones into bread remember.And Christianity is not a religion it is a relationship.
Keep going sister.
Fasting and prayer will draw you closer to God, and that's what Satan doesn't want! Keep holding onto God and His promises, and He has the victory, and the enemy cannot do anything to harm you.
Take care sis, will keep you in prayers.
i usually don't discuss my fasts while i'm on them, one of the reasons being the mockery from those who don't understand, and also because of the attacks. i just say, "i'm not eating right now" or "no thank you" and walk away. at least you know you're on the right track Pia with the attacks coming at you. the devil wouldn't even bother you if he didn't feel you were worth bothering. stay strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. have a blessed weekend. being away from the job this weekend should help with the fasting. at least you can stay God-focused without the co-worker distractions.
Lord give her strength! That is my prayer for you!
But those who hope in the LORD
will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary,
they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40:30
Have a great weekend! Stay Close To God!
Unfortunately, that was probably pearls before swine. The things of God are foolishness to the world because they are carnally minded and cannot receive what is from the Spirit. As you know well, if we have the indwelling of the Spirit then we have access to the Mind of Christ being that the Holy Spirit teaches us all things.
If I'm not mistaken, and I hate to even mention it, and I've tried to avoid it but the Spirit keeps bringing me back, so here I am saying the uncomfortable things again *sigh* that I'm getting so good at doing... but it is to my understanding that we're suppose to keep our fasting between us and the Lord. The Word tells us not to let our left-hand know what our right-hand is doing. IOW, to keep it that secret, if possible. I wonder if God didn't allow a little chastisement to steer you towards a more subdued participation.
I hope this time to the Lord proves to be seriously blessed nonetheless.
Hi Pia,
Go on with your fast and just don't mind them. They are so engrossed in material things that they have forgotten what fasting is all about. I admire you my kid sister in Christ. You can show your spiritual strength to them and maybe even attract them to your mode of thinking by doing a silent fast. Later on, they will realize that you are doing something far more important than indulging in their favorite food. God bless you more for your silent witnessing for Christ. Have a blessed and peaceful day always.
amrita: yup, that's part of scripture reading. i agree, christianity is not a religion but a relationship with our Lord. unfortunately, for them it is. i tried to explain that to them before but they're faces seem to say "is this girl out of her mind?" i said my piece and i think that's just what God wants me to tell them.
kitty: thank you, sis.
sylvia: i didn't really want to tell them anything. but everyday i'm with them in the office and they know how much i love to eat. almost everyday, we get together to eat while we discuss things regarding office matters. it's impossible to let my not eating just pass because it's not like me,unless i lie and say i'm on a diet which was also not believable so i said i'm fasting.
kathleen: thanks for that prayer. God is sustaining me through all these.
sparrow: that's true, sparrow, and i agree. we're suppose to keep our fasting between us and the Lord. but i also believe that that would have been possible in my case if i was just staying at home, but i wasn't. i go to work and i'm always with these people. a choice between telling the truth and making up stories why i wasn't eating, i chose to tell the truth and i was aware that mocking from unbelievers was a price i have to pay for doing something that is of God which i don't regret doing.
mel: i only want to serve my Lord and i know that prayer and fasting is one of His will for me to do. thanks, mel.
i've been a Christian for almost 22 years, and the first 15 or so years, my life was a very strict prayer and fasting one. it's what sustained me while God was healing me from my husband's death and growing me in other areas.
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