Fasting is the act of willingly abstaining from some or all food, for a period of time. Fasting gives a spiritual jump start. It helps us to shift our priorities to see what God has for each of us.

 

Fasting isn’t merely an act of self-deprivation, but a spiritual discipline for seeking more of God’s fullness. Which means we should have a plan for what positive pursuit to undertake in the time it normally takes to eat. We spend a good portion of our day with food in front of us. One significant part of fasting is the time it creates for prayer and meditation on God’s word.

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Before diving into a fast, craft a simple plan. Connect it to your purpose for the fast. Each fast should have a spiritual purpose.  Without a purpose and plan, it’s not Christian fasting; it’s just going hungry.

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There are many different types of Fasting.

We encourage you to pray and ask the Lord how, when, and what you should fast. Your fasting plan should be decided with a conversation between you and the Lord.  Allow him to direct you.  The following are some examples of fasting. 

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Absolute Fasting- Abstaining from all foods; only intake of liquids.

The Daniel Fast- Eat no meat, no sweets and no dairy. 

Partial Fast-  A partial fast is for a specific portion of the day.

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For more information, we highly recommend the fasting materials and information produced by Jentzen Franklin. To learn more, click here.

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