It’s hunger strike fasting without praying: CAN
Fasting without praying is hunger strike, says Joshua Akinyemiju, the Christian Association of Nigeria’s chairman in Oyo
“After morning worship, they should go for a prayer walk so they can connect with nature and reflect on their fast. Christians should remember that fasting without prayer and/or reading the Word is nothing but hunger strike,” said the clergy.
He added, “Fasting is spiritual discipline to achieve intimacy with God. The Bible says that when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting but only to your Father who is unseen, and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”
Mr Akinyemiju advised Christians to pray well during fasting.
According to him, fasting could be viewed as a physical health decision and a faith-based decision.
“When we fast, we meditate; this helps us cleanse ourselves, allowing us to receive that higher power into us once again,” he explained.
(NAN)
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