Biblical Basis for Fasting - The Basics of Fasting

The practice of fasting is one of the most powerful spiritual practices, when combined with prayer. Fasting creates a space for God to work in our lives in a way that is different than other practices. When we fast, we are abstaining from natural food to feed on spiritual food, the Word of God. Fasting creates a special dependence on God that draws us closer to God. We learn the greater depth of our humanity and how dependent we are on food, but moreover how much more we are dependent on God. Let us examine the biblical basis for fasting.

How to Practically Fast - The Basics of Fasting

For various reasons, fasting seems to be lost in the western Church. We generally do not know how to practically fast nor incorporate fasting into our common life. What follows is a practical guide on how to fast. The goal is to equip followers of Jesus to know how to fast so that they can actually do it. Fasting is a powerful spiritual practice that has the ability to draw us near to God and make more spiritual impact than most any other spiritual practice, when combined with prayer.

Reflections on a 10-day Fast

I do not usually talk about my fasting experiences, but I feel led to write a reflection about a 10-day fast I completed last month. The goal of this reflection is to encourage the body of Christ to the practice of fasting, which has largely been lost and forgotten in the West, and to bring glory to Jesus through this work of grace. Journey with me as I recount this fast.