"Daniel 6:17 And a stone was brought, and laid upon the mouth of the den; and the king sealed it with his own signet, and with the signet of his lords; that the purpose might not be changed concerning Daniel.18 Then the king went to his palace,and passed the night fasting: neither were instruments of music brought before him: and his sleep went from him. 19 Then the king arose very early in the morning, and went in haste unto the den of lions."
This is a heathen king that denied himself pleasures (no food & music etc) for a friend. Look at the results, his friend was saved the next morning from lions. Not to say that is was the kings actions that saved Daniel. But somehow I think God was impressed by the kings actions.
How much more is expected from you when you want to get close to God? Fasting or denying your flesh to increase your spiritual connection with Him. Fasting is not easy for the flesh but good for your spirit.
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