Fasting is temporarily withholding ourselves from something good — like food, habits, or distractions — so we can find deeper satisfaction in Jesus.

It is a deliberate act of creating space to seek God with greater focus.

Fasting helps us:

• Disconnect from the world

• Connect more deeply with God

• Resist finding satisfaction in anything but Jesus

• Kill the flesh and strengthen the spirit

• Cultivate sensitivity to God’s voice

• Create spiritual clarity

Here’s an important truth about fasting:

Sometimes our appetite for the world is lost because our hunger for God is intense. Other times our appetite for the world is resisted because we are fighting to recover that hunger for God again.

God uses both to awaken deeper desire for Him.

Fasting is not about earning anything from God — it’s about becoming more aware of Him.

The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting is the intentional choice to disconnect from the world so we can connect more deeply with God, and it is one of the spiritual disciplines Jesus expects His followers to practice (“When you fast…” — Matthew 6:16).

It quiets the noise around us, resets our soul, and aligns our hearts with the Holy Spirit.

Fasting is also a way to kill our flesh and feed our spirit, breaking our automatic reliance on the world so we can turn our attention fully toward God.

Choose a fast that stretches your faith but is sustainable for your health, age, and season of life. Always follow the Holy Spirit’s leading and consult a doctor if needed.

Complete Fast

Water and liquids only. Recommended for those experienced with fasting.

Selective Fast

Removing specific foods (sweets, caffeine, breads).
The Daniel Fast is a popular example.

Partial Fast

Fasting during specific hours (sun-up to sun-down, or eating only one meal a day).

Soul Fast

Fasting from distractions such as social media, TV, gaming, or other habits.
Ideal for beginners or anyone unable to fast food.

Prepare Spiritually

• Ask God what He wants to do in you

• Repent of anything distracting your heart

• Choose your fast and commit

• Create intentional time for prayer and Scripture

Prepare Practically

• Reduce caffeine beforehand

• Plan liquid/meal options

• Clear parts of your schedule

• Share your plan with a friend or group

During the Fast

• Replace meals with prayer

• Journal daily

• Use the prayer tools below

• Stay consistent even when it feels difficult

Breaking a Fast

• Begin with soft foods

• Avoid heavy meals

• Reflect on what God did

• Continue helpful “soul fast” habits

These tools help you understand biblical fasting and prepare spiritually:

• 7 Basic Steps to Successful Fasting & Prayer

• Guide to Fasting and Prayer