The goal of fasting is to draw closer to God. Fasting is the biblical practice of choosing to eliminate distractions for a spiritual purpose. Fasting breaks the power of the flesh in our life and enables us to live the life He created for us to live. Keep in mind, as you’re planning your fast it is important to consider any existing medical conditions, your activity level, working conditions and your fasting options. Most importantly, seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do; your fast should challenge you.
The power of prayer deepens our dependence on Him and sharpens our faith. When we pray, we choose to put everything in God’s hands knowing that His hand will show up in every aspect of our lives. For this reason, we pray in confidence knowing that our prayers are powerful and can bring about change in any circumstance.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline. The motivation of our fasting is to draw closer to God. The ways we do that is by spending time with Him through prayer and reading His word.
Types of Fasts
There are different types of fasting, and we recommend prayerfully considering
which fast is best for you.
Liquid Fast — Consuming only liquids for a specific period of time.
Partial Fast — Abstaining from specific kinds of food. For example: Daniel Fast
TV/Social Media — Choosing to abstain from certain technologies for a specific period of time.
Food Fast — Choosing to abstain from food for a specific time through out the day.
