"But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you." - Matthew 6:17-18
What is Fasting?: Fasting is a spiritual discipline that connects us to God and helps us disconnect from the noise of the world around us. It's a practice that releases God's supernatural power into our lives as we express dependence on Him.
Why should I fast?: When we combine prayer and fasting, we practice biblical values that Jesus first modeled for us throughout the bible. Fasting is an act of intimacy with the Father. When we choose to fast, we are sacrificing one of our most essential daily routines. We are trusting that God will meet us in our hunger, and that we will be nourished by His Word. We do not fast to get something from God, but to know Him in a new and deeper way.
Before starting your fast, take time to pray through
which type is best for you.
Complete Fast | In this kind of fast, you abstain from all food and consume liquids only.
Selective Fast | Removing certain elements from your diet, like bread, sugar, meat, etc. Another example is the Daniel's Fast which focuses on only consuming fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and water.
Partial Fast | Only eating in a certain window of time. Another term for this is intermittent fasting.
Soul Fast | This is where you remove things other than food that have become distractions (social media, TV, etc.)