This is an important topic to discuss. Many people get the wrong idea about spiritual fasting. Here are a few things you need to know. a. Spiritual Fasting is not a hunger strike. You are not protesting, and you are not trying to manipulate God. You are giving your body an opportunity to conform to…
The greatest example of fasting, in my opinion, was Jesus Himself. He spent 40 days and 40 nights fasting and praying in order to prepare for the calling His Father gave Him. Maybe you have a calling on your life, but it is overwhelming, or you don’t know where to start. This is a great…
Many people focus on what they are giving up when they fast, but it is important to recognize what you can gain during this time. You can gain strength, guidance, deliverance, humility, compassion, dedication, and love. You can overcome temptation, express repentance, show grief, remove negative emotions, and seek guidance. Fasting does not change God…
Let’s talk about how to fast – from getting started, to staying strong in the middle, and to completing your fast. Beginning: Pray, pray, pray, pray, pray. Fasting is simple – but it is not easy. It’s amazing how quickly our flesh reacts when it doesn’t get what it wants. You must start your fast…
There are several types of fasts. I’m going to list the most common ones. 1. Regular fast: this means no food or drink – water only. This is the type of fast Jesus did, which is talked about in Matthew 4 & Luke 4. 2. Partial fast: this can mean a few different things. One…
Tomorrow is day 1 in our 5-day fast! I’ve had a lot of people ask how they should prepare. Here are some tips. First, make sure you know why you are fasting. Do you need guidance, healing, wisdom, grace, or answers regarding a situation? Knowing this will help you be more intentional and specific in…