What Is Fasting?

Fasting is a period of time where you choose to abstain from eating

or drinking the way you normally do in order to give more time to
prayer and to demonstrate your humility and submission to God
(Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21, Psalm 69:10).

It is also a way to attract more of His presence and favor onto your
life (Daniel 10:3, Luke 4, Exodus 34).

Jesus taught his disciples that prayer was something that every
believer should do, just as they pray and give (Matthew 6:2, 5, 16)
and that fasting and prayer is the only thing that causes certain
miracles to take place (Mark 9:29).

Why Should I Fast?

In the Bible, people fasted as a way to demonstrate their humility
to God, seek His wisdom, direction, provision, protection, and favor.
When you fast, it is best to have a specific focus.

Do you or someone you know need healing? Do you need

breakthrough in your family or career? Or do you simply want to
know God at a deeper level?

Understanding why you are fasting will help you stay focused and
use your faith to see change in that area.
 Quick Tips for Fasting
Preparing Spiritually
Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of
weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness
from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4, 17:3-4).
Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires
that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).

Preparing Physically
If you have health concerns, consult your doctor prior to beginning
a fast and explain what you plan to do. This is especially important
if you take prescription medications or have a chronic ailment.
Some people should never fast without professional supervision.

How To Begin
Start with a clear goal. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction,
healing, or restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing
financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and
read the Bible.

Deciding How Long

You may fast as long as you like. Most people can easily fast
from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer,
even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for
guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.
 Quick Tips for Fasting
Deciding What to Fast
What you fast is up to you. It may be a full fast in which you only
drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained
from sweets and meats and drank only water. You could even fast
watching television or something else that would be a sacrifice
from your normal activities. Remember to replace that time with
prayer and Bible study.

What To Expect
When you fast, your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your
system. This can cause mild discomfort, such as headaches and
irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And
naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit activity, and exercise
moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous
results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time
listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can
throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as
much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking
God’s face.

How To End
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating
solid foods gradually and eat smaller portions or snacks.
 Types of Fasting
Complete Fast We see Jesus, Esther, Daniel, Moses, and
Paul all went through periods of time
when they ate no food and drank no
water. If you choose to do this fast, ensure
you are fully hydrated before you begin,
and do not go longer than 24 hours
without water.

Water Fast Many fasts in the Bible consisted only of

food. In these fasts, people like Paul, David,
and Ezra drank only water during their
fasts. If you choose to do a water fast, try
to limit your physical activity while you are
not eating and reintroduce foods slowly
when you are done fasting.

Juice Fast While not seen in the Bible, this is a

popular fast. People choose to drink juices
instead of water so that they have the
energy they need to do their daily work.

Partial Fast A partial fast is another common way to

fast. Instead of giving up all food for a
long period of time, you can choose to
give up 1-2 meals per day or even a
specific kind of food.

Daniel Fast The Daniel fast is a type of partial fast

where you will only drink water and eat
fruits and vegetables.
Sample Prayer Points
Healing "LORD my God, I called to you for help, and you
healed me." Psalm 30:20
"By his wounds you have been healed." 1 Peter 2:24
"I will take away sickness from among you." Exodus
23:15

Wisdom "Do not be conformed to this world, but be

transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by
testing you may discern what is the will of God, what
is good and acceptable and perfect." Romans 12:2
"If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who
gives generously to all without reproach, and it will be
given him." James 1:5

Provision "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in

all things at all times, having all that you need, you will
abound in every good work." 2 Corinthians 9:8
"If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give
good gifts to your children, how much more will your
Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask
him!" Matthew 7:11

Favor "For you bless the righteous, O Lord; you cover him
with favor as with a shield." Psalm 5:12
"No good thing does he withhold from those who walk
uprightly." Psalm 84:11

Deeper "By this, we know that we have come to know Him, if

we keep His commandments." 1 John 2:3
Relationship "The one who does not love does not know God, for
God is love." 1 John 4:8
"that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of
glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of
revelation in the knowledge of Him." Ephesians 1:17
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Day 1

Fasting Goals (Type of fast, length

of fast, extra time spent with God):

During this fast, I am believing for the

following:

Prayer Point:

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Final Testimony

During this 21-day fast, the following

prayers were answered:

I would love to share this testimony:

I am still believing that the following

prayers will be answered: