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FAQs on Fasting
Not to be confused with intermittent fasting or fasting for dieting purposes. Spiritual fasting is foregoing physical food to feast on more of God. The hunger you feel physically reminds you of how much you need God spiritually. In fasting, we redirect our hunger toward the Lord, replacing meal times with prayerful pursuit of His presence and purposes.
Full Fast: abstaining from all food for 24 hours, drinking water or light juices only.
Partial / Daniel Fast: removing meat, sweets, dairy, and processed foods. Eating fruits, veggies, whole grains, and legumes.
Sunrise to Sundown: skipping breakfast & lunch, eating in evening.
Particular Fast: A particular meal, or day of the week of your choosing.
**Participant Note: The fasts listed may be observed weekly or daily over 21 days. It’s less about an equation and more about conviction. Customize based on capacity, health, experience and season of life.
Fasting amplifies prayer. It tells the Lord, unlike anything else: “Lord, I am serious about seeing you work in me (repentance), for me (dependence), and through me (progress).”
Biblically speaking, the two are inseparable. Prayer is reaching out to God. Fasting is releasing control of distractions and comforts that may compete with Him. Together they create the conditions for a closer walk with the Lord.
August is naturally transitional with summer winding down, school starting back, and rhythms resetting. As life refocuses, we want to put God at the center.
While this can be beneficial—biblically speaking—fasting always involves abstaining from food. For those who are unable to fast from food for medical reasons, abstaining from some other comfort or distraction can be a meaningful spiritual practice. But consider this an accommodation more than the biblical norm. Which leads into one more question:
Consult your doctor first if you have medical conditions or a history of eating disorders.
We encourage pregnant or nursing mothers to continue eating regular, nutritious meals rather than fasting from food.
Principally, children should not fast from food, unless otherwise permitted by parents. Use the family discipleship prompts instead.
If you feel faint, eat something. God is honored by your honest seeking of Him, and not just suffering for suffering’s sake.
Stay hydrated throughout your fast day with water and/or low, natural sugar beverages.