The e5 Man fasts for his bride as a way to imitate Jesus as described by Saint Paul in his letter to the Ephesians, chapter 5 (for which the e5 is named).
“Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave Himself for her.”
Except for medical reasons, the minimum requirements to be an e5 Man are that you:
Be a baptized Christian man.
Fast on plain bread and water at least one 24 hour period a month for your bride, for her needs of spiritual growth and/or healing; preferably on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Although men seem eager to fast for their brides many have never fasted before and may wonder what's it all about. They may be pondering questions like: What does the bible say about fasting? Why have men fast for their brides? Why fasting specifically instead of other types of prayer?
Do we not, as men, feel this in the depths of our hearts? Do we not want to protect and nurture our brides; and if not married, do we not want to find that one to nurture and protect? Every mature Christian man feels this in his heart. But the problem today is that we are told by this world that there is no difference between man and woman, between husband and wife.
Fasting is often difficult not only because of our own weaknesses but because in God's wisdom He allows it to be harder for some than for others. Sometimes Satan himself desires to discourage us and will put barriers in our way. This is especially true the first few times. It doesn't take much to throw us off, especially if we live hectic lives.
Here are a few ideas that might help with your fasting if you are having difficulty.
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