Fasting

We fast with only one motive and that is to seek God. Fasting needs to be accompanied by prayer and the leading of the Holy Spirit.

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Bible Teachings on Fasting

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Fasting

We fast with only one motive and that is to seek God. If we are fasting to impress people or as a ritual or a test of will-power this has been and...

Questions about Fasting

Why Do People Fast and Pray?

Fasting and praying are Bible-based disciplines that are appropriate for all believers of all ages throughout all centuries in all parts of the world...

Fasting: The Soul Vacation

“One more thing before you go…”An hour and a half in church last Sunday wasn’t going by fast enough. My beloved pastor was going on about the power...

What Is the Daniel Fast?

Participating in a Daniel Fast requires eliminating commonly enjoyed foods for twenty-one days as an act of worship and of consecrating oneself to...

Devotionals about Fasting

Surrender Your Expectations

We expect to hear from God when we're in church, participating in community prayer or worship services. But what are our expectations of our morning...

Queen Esther and Muhammad Ali

What could Queen Esther and Muhammed Ali possibly have in common?

Preparing to Fast

How to prepare for a fast with your heart, mind and soul.

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Kick-Start Your Quiet Time

What stands in the way of putting God first in your life?

Lent: What Is It Good For?

Our motivation for fasting and observing Lent matters.

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Videos about Fasting

Lou Engle: A House That Contends

Lou Engle shares his burden for the spiritual state of America and promotes The Call event in Fredericksburg, VA in late May.

Jentezen Franklin: Recharge Your Spiritual Energy

Pastor Jentezen Franklin explains how fasting can recharge our spiritual energy.

Shaneen Clarke: Fast and Pray

The author and evangelist talks about the Biblical practice that is your key to a powerful Christian walk.

Dr. Chauncey Crandall: Aid for Fasting

Dr. Chauncey Crandall says fasting, which is a period of abstinence from all food or specific items, is actually beneficial to the body.

Cancer Disappears Between Check-ups

Ken, devastated by a cancer diagnosis, dedicates himself to prayer and fasting while he waits for the results during a second round of biopsies...

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Articles on Fasting

Prayer and Fasting

Why should we fast, what does the Bible say? The Bible teaches that there are times for feasting and banqueting. But, there are also specified times...