Overcoming Overeating Through a 21-Day Fast: Marianne’s Victory Over Overeating

How The 21-Day Fasting Journey Started

In a world grappling with obesity and its devastating consequences, overeating has become a global crisis. Marianne, a devoted Christian from Finland, understands this struggle intimately. Her journey of overcoming compulsive overeating is a testament to the power of faith and the transformative potential of a 21-day fast. This isn’t just a weight loss story; it’s a testimony about reclaiming control through the Holy Spirit, finding God’s peace amid struggle, and experiencing the supernatural healing that comes from surrendering to God’s plan.

Marianne’s Struggle: “I Couldn’t Control My Appetite”

“For the past few years, I have struggled with overeating, and I couldn’t control my appetite,” Marianne recalls. This struggle affected more than just my physical well-being; it also impacted my ability to focus on prayer and my ministry work.”

Marianne is committed to her work with immigrants, sharing the gospel—a calling that is both fulfilling and important. A year ago, she recognized that overeating had been a challenge for her, creating some barriers to her full engagement in her ministry. She realized that God wanted her to address these issues so she could have the opportunity to help her become more present and impactful in her ministry work. Marianne felt that God was encouraging her to take steps towards healthier habits that could help her not only fully embrace her calling and better support the community she served, but also connect deeper with Him. She shares:

“I knew I had to fast, but I found it challenging. It made it hard to concentrate on praying, which is very essential in my work.”

The Turning Point: Surrendering to God

One day, Marianne decided she had endured enough. She decided to surrender her struggle to God in prayer. She recalls:

“I lifted my plates to the Lord and said, ‘Lord, take it from me. Heal me of my overeating.’ Shortly afterward, I discovered the keto diet and intermittent fasting. I saw it was the answer from God,” she shares. This revelation was the first step toward a life-changing journey.

Embracing the 21-Day Fast

While the physical aspect of fasting began to take shape, Marianne knew she needed to embark on a spiritual fast. That’s when she came across Pastor Vlad Savchuk’s YouTube channel. Inspired by his teachings, she began a 21-day fast on January 8th 2024. She testifies:

“Since then, my life has changed completely. I feel a sense of peace inside me all the time, and I’m walking with the Holy Spirit.”

Experiencing Supernatural Peace and Healing

The fast brought about remarkable changes in Marianne’s life, both spiritually and physically. She describes how God helped through fasting to overcome long-standing issues, including caffeine addiction:

“In the past, caffeine withdrawals gave me severe nerve pains in my legs, but now I’m completely free from withdrawal symptoms.”

More amazingly, Marianne experienced ongoing supernatural peace. Her prayer life, once dry and disconnected, became vibrant again to God’s glory.

“During the 21-day fast, I felt a supernatural peace within me. That peace has been with me since then. Now I can hear the Holy Spirit in my heart. I used to hear Him, but there was a time when my prayer life was getting drier and drier, and I couldn’t hear the Holy Spirit anymore.”

The Gift of Fasting

Today, fasting has become a cornerstone of Marianne’s spiritual practice. She declares:

“I have made fasting part of my weekly prayer life, and I’m so happy that I can hear the Holy Spirit in my heart.”

Marianne encourages others to embrace fasting as a means of growing closer to God, and her advice to those struggling with overeating and fasting is simple yet very important. In her own words:

“People need fasting to be strengthened as Christians and to walk with the Holy Spirit. If you cannot fast from food, you can fast from social media, television, or hobbies—anything that God puts in your heart. If you are struggling, as I was, pray. God will answer your prayers. Just be persistent.”

Marianne thanks Pastor Vlad for his biblical teachings over fasting. She says:

“Thank you, Pastor Vlad, for your teachings; I watch them every day from Finland. Thank you, Jesus.”

Marianne’s testimony reminds us of God’s faithfulness and the supernatural power of prayer and fasting. Remember, no matter the struggle, surrendering to God opens the door to healing and renewal.

If Marianne’s story resonates with you, take a step of faith today. Whether it’s fasting from food, social media, or other distractions, seek God’s guidance in your journey, as Marianne beautifully advised us.

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