Hints on Fasting!

Some of the recorded fasts in the Bible

Judges 20:26 - one day
2 Sam 12:16 - all night
Dan 10:2-3 - partial fast
2 Chron 20: 3 - a proclaimed fast
Matt 4:1-2 -a forty day fast

• Fasting isn't a way to manipulate God but it shows Him how serious we are about something
• It is about us humbling ourselves before God - laying down our rights
• God resists the proud but He gives grace to the humble
• It brings us close to Him (I find God works on my heart as I fast!!)
• It releases strength and brings new direction
• Fasting, prayer and praise release breakthrough!

Practical Suggestions

• Decide how you will fast: ask God what is right for you
• Partial fast - choose which foods to give up ie. meat, coffee, sweet foods
• Fast one meal a day and spend time praying
• Full fast - all food
• I suggest you don't attempt a full fast if you have never fasted before
• Drink plenty of water
• Spend time reading the Bible,and worshipping
• Spend time listening to God, journal what you believe God is saying to you and how He is praying through you.