The Power of Fasting and Prayer

God’s word reveals to us that fasting has many benefits, such as it being a channel of healing, health, answered prayers, and a great way to cast out unbelief from our hearts.

I'm sure that if God is leading you to fast, He is preparing you to receive a manifestation of blessing!

One benefit we are going to look at is increased sensitivity to the Holy Spirit’s voice. We can sense God’s directions for our lives better when we fast.

When the disciples in the early church fasted, it seems like they became more sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. They were able to receive God’s instructions and leading easier. It also helped them to make the right decision when faced with a big task.

“Now in the assembly that was at Antioch there were some prophets and teachers: Barnabas, Simeon who was called Niger, Lucius of Cyrene, Manaen the foster brother of Herod the tetrarch, and Saul. As they served the Lord and fasted, the Holy Spirit said, “Separate Barnabas and Saul for me, for the work to which I have called them.” Then, when they had fasted and prayed and laid their hands on them, they sent them away.” (Acts 13:1-3 WEB)

If you are at a crossroads in life and need to make an important decision, the Holy Spirit may lead you to fast to seek God for His guidance and wisdom.

I believe that fasting makes one’s spirit more in tune with the spiritual things of God so we're able to hear from Him with greater clarity.

This is likely because when we fast, we are denying the flesh of its desires and are more focused on the Spirit.

Whenever fasting is mentioned in the Bible, it is mostly combined with prayer. I would liken fasting to an amplifier, making your prayers more effective by casting out unbelief from your heart and also making you more sensitive to the Holy Spirit and what He wants you to pray for.

Do you need to receive wisdom to make an important decision? Maybe you feel like you can’t sense what God wants from you at this point in time. Perhaps it’s time to dedicate a fast to the Lord, and make it a season to receive and hear from Him.

“Let the husband give his wife the affection owed her, and likewise also the wife her husband. The wife doesn’t have authority over her own body, but the husband. Likewise also the husband doesn’t have authority over his own body, but the wife. Don’t deprive one another, unless it is by consent for a season, that you may give yourselves to fasting and prayer, and may be together again, that Satan doesn’t tempt you because of your lack of self-control. But this I say by way of concession, not of commandment.” (1 Corinthians 7:3-6 WEB)

The Apostle Paul taught that there are seasons whereby we should put aside fleshly indulgences like physical intimacy with your spouse, and just commit time to fasting and prayer.

The last time I fasted, I had to make a decision whether or not to listen to someone who was many years older than me. He preached God’s word locally and overseas.

After my fast, we met up. I could clearly sense that he was speaking nonsense, and I could easily discern the motivations that were shaping his words. It was obvious that his words were not to be trusted.

If I had listened to him I might have wasted precious years of my life doing something that was not God’s will for me.

Don’t overlook the powerful combination of fasting and prayer. We need to hear clearly from God, especially in difficult seasons and moments of standing at crossroads.

You can learn more about New Covenant fasting in my eBook “How to Fast Under Grace”. It is a short read, and it will clear up many misconceptions believers have about fasting: https://www.miltongoh.net/store/p20/how-to-fast-under-grace-milton-goh.html

Starting the day with these nutty granola from @clookieslactationbakes which specializes in lactation bakes such as brownies and cookies. What I like is the variety of flavors such as cranberry pistachio or sea salt caramel for the cookies and Nutella or Speculoos for the brownies.

I would recommend the granola as it is much less sweeter than the brownies or cookies. Did not manage to follow the eating guide strictly partly due to my low sugar threshold and that’s probably why my milk supply hasn’t changed much. But nonetheless these treats are definitely legitimate indulgences to enjoy for any lactating mummies!

#Teaser #DavidThompson #TheTubkaakKrabi #Krabi
I’ve been aching to tell you about this place, possibly the most memorable island gastronomical ‘getaway’ we’ve experienced in Thailand thus far. From the island’s history and boutique resort’s generation of founders, the lush forested surroundings and pristine beach, to finally, the living legend who calls this place his ‘second home’. David Thomson has chosen this tiny, secluded and idyllic beachside culdesac of Krabi, as a tropical destination to plant the wisdom of his culinary brilliance “The Arundina”, and after this trip, we more than understand why. But before all that (#comingsoon ), let’s start with a casual beachside meal at Tubkaak Krabi which unlike many lazy beachside indulgences that aren't usually made up of the fresh, organic ingredients or composed with an acute amount of care and partially the reason we love it, but imagine if you could have both!

The Beachfront Menu serves up a selection of beach-bumming favourties, such as hot and I mean hot, fluffy shrimp cakes made-up of the catch from the local’s fisherman’s net or a salad comprising of the island’s organic fauna, fruit and root; Paco fern and pomelo, spicy palm shoot salad, dressed with boiled egg and roasted cashew nut and a finished with a sprinkling of fried shallots and chili *drool*. Then there’s the chicken, oh my Gawd. Crisped to perfection, bite into a limb to experience the juicy and hot chicken flesh and the kick of local black peppers. Dip that baby into their homemade sweet chili sauce and munch away at the bone while basking on the extra large sized beach bed.

The one taste-sensation deeply etched into my mind and palate is Mamuang Bao Smoothie! What makes up this bombshell of a smoothie is of course the Mamuang Bao, a variety of mango native to Krabi, smaller than the standard mango, is oblong in shape and has a “starchy” texture and lovely sour finish. Combine that with Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort’s gorgeous white beach and a spectacular 13-island archipelago in the Andaman Sea, is all the vitamin Sea that you’ll need. @thetubkaakkrabi @davidwjthompson @ The Tubkaak Krabi Boutique Resort

人與生俱來，就有淫慾的種子。 沉溺于色慾，無論是房事或手淫，可能會讓人得到無比的快感，但是身心都會後患無窮。淫慾重的人，一般無法滿足於一個伴侶， 無論是在現實生活中或無明的幻想裡，而這也會開啟了另一波的社會問題，比如偷窺、非禮、婚外情和性侵等等，傷害了自己，更傷害了他人。

從玄學的角度，且來探討過度的房事會如何影響一個人的財運急速下降。

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Humans are born with an innate lust desire. Sexual indulgences, be it through masturbation or intercourse, may bring about inexplicable pleasures, however, all these come at a heavy price. Moreover, a person with strong sexual urges usually finds it hard to be contented with only one partner, be it in real-life or delusional fantasies. This can lead to another avalanche of social problems, e.g. voyeurism, molestation, extramarital affairs and sexual abuse, inflicting harm not only on oneself but also on others.

From a Chinese Metaphysics point of view, let's take a look at how unrestrained sexual activities can cause a person's reduction in good fortune.

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阿彌陀佛，你好！我是李季謙，來自新加坡的風水命理師。我將我的一生貢獻於弘揚佛法和中華玄學。這過程曲折離奇，卻也充滿了許多人生的領悟。

通過我的影音與寫作，我希望能與你分享，盼你也能夠突破自己命運的束縛，真正活得精彩：我命在我，不在天。

人生長短無所謂，最重要的是活得有價值，有貢獻。

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Hi, I am Lee Ji Qian, a Chinese Metaphysics practitioner from Singapore. This journey in propagating Buddhism and Chinese Metaphysics has been full of hard knocks and exciting discoveries.

Through my videos and online writing, I hope to share my journey with you. So that you too can break free from the limits of your destiny and truly live a life you can call exciting. My destiny is in my own hands, not Heaven. So is yours.

It does not matter whether we can live a long or short life.
What matters most is living a life of value and contribution.

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Recipe at: http://www.themeatmen.sg/tofu-with-egg-and-clams-soup

This scrumptious Tofu with Egg and Clam Soup is simple to make and easy to digest, it’s a delicious reprieve in between those rich festive indulgences.

Our flavourful and hearty stew made using a clear clam-based broth that’s secretly flash-infused with kombu then combined with silky morsels of tofu to gives that delicate, elusive umami taste and texture we all love. We use the Vitasoy organic sprouted tofu (soup) for the extra smooth texture thanks to its Nigiri-seawater extracts, and its superior calcium content - a hefty 25% more than the average tofu.

A lightly whisked egg concoction cooks into fluffy clouds as it’s slow-poured in, made with a simple trio of large eggs, some soy sauce, and a touch of sesame oil which gives that beautiful aroma.The market-fresh clams go in next, along with fine chunks of green chilli and anchovy dashi, with just a small sear of sake to draw the best flavours out. In our finale, we add an encore of tofu, finely chopped spring onions and toasted sesame seeds for that extra dimension and distinct hint of nuttiness.


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Recipe at: http://www.themeatmen.sg/pan-fried-tofu-with-korean-sauce

Our mouthwatering Pan-fried Tofu with Korean sauce is astonishingly easy to make, is chock full of flavour yet barely registers on the calorie count - just in time to rescue you from those festive indulgences!

The tofu is first cut into succulent slabs and seared to a crispy golden brown. For our recipe, we highly recommend using Vitasoy Organic Sprouted Pressed Tofu so you get that perfect crust on the outside and firm smoothness inside without much handling thanks to the Nigiri-seawater extracts. It also has 25% higher calcium content than the average bear, which you can benefit from.

To go along with the tofu, we made a mild & tangy Korean Sauce combining several choice condiments. You’ll be amazed at how simple they are, yet how well they work together - The minced garlic and spring onions lift the sauce, the sesame oil and soy sauce lend a fine aromatic complexity. Gochugaru red pepper zings with its spicy, sweet and smoky vibrancy, the toast sesame seeds add a nutty overlay and the anchovy dashi powder brings a robustness that pulls the sauce together. Add a touch of sugar for a hint of sweetness, and our sauce is good to go!

Spoon generously over the tofu and serve up nice and hot. A delicious delight for two that you can enjoy while keeping the bad drama out of your house while you catch all the good drama on your TV screens.

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