Comments on: If we fast for more than one thing does it diminish the help we might receive? https://askgramps.org/if-we-fast-for-more-than-one-thing-does-it-diminish-the-help-we-might-receive/ Moral answers to everyday concerns, curiosities, and uncertainties. Gramps considers all questions on all topics from all sources. Fri, 04 Apr 2025 15:51:51 +0000 hourly 1 By: Backroads https://askgramps.org/if-we-fast-for-more-than-one-thing-does-it-diminish-the-help-we-might-receive/#comment-34125 Thu, 21 May 2015 12:24:00 +0000 http://en.elds.org/askgramps-org/?p=32478#comment-34125 I recall those times when everything is going wrong and I begin the fast trying to fix everything before wondering, like Robert, if it’s too much. I’ve been prompted to forget about everything and just fast.

]]> By: Deborah Crow https://askgramps.org/if-we-fast-for-more-than-one-thing-does-it-diminish-the-help-we-might-receive/#comment-34120 Tue, 19 May 2015 18:05:00 +0000 http://en.elds.org/askgramps-org/?p=32478#comment-34120 This is a question I’ve always had so I am glad Robert asked. I cannot traditionally Fast, I have a number of health issues. I do Fast in other ways though and, because of my ADHD I don’t always remember the cause or purpose originally attached to my Fast and I sometimes add things to the Fast and during prayer while on my Fast. I think the Fast is what is important, the purpose we attach to it is left to us. I believe Heavenly Father knows what the desires of our hearts are whether we can voice this or not; He blesses us with the purpose’s result when it’s His Will to do so and when it’s for our benefit. Doesn’t negate our responsibility to Fast when He doesn’t choose to bless us with the positive result for the purpose we attached to our Fast. We still benefit from the closeness we get from the Spirit and to Heavenly Father. The success or the positive result regarding the purpose is only the icing on the cake.

]]> By: A Happily Married Man https://askgramps.org/if-we-fast-for-more-than-one-thing-does-it-diminish-the-help-we-might-receive/#comment-34119 Tue, 19 May 2015 17:13:00 +0000 http://en.elds.org/askgramps-org/?p=32478#comment-34119 Robert,

I don’t see how fasting for more than one thing is problematic if you are sincere. God knows all your needs before you ask Him, but whether He chooses to help or not more than likely has to do with what is going to help you grow spiritually. Pour out your soul and be willing to do the hard things and I am sure the blessings you desire will come with time and patience so long as they are aligned with God’s will. Maybe not today, tomorrow, or the next, but if you pray in the Spirit, be assured God will hear you, and you will know it, too.

]]> By: OtterWithKids https://askgramps.org/if-we-fast-for-more-than-one-thing-does-it-diminish-the-help-we-might-receive/#comment-34118 Tue, 19 May 2015 14:24:00 +0000 http://en.elds.org/askgramps-org/?p=32478#comment-34118 Beautiful answer, Gramps. Thank you!

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