Resources on Fasting
These resources are provided to help you learn more about fasting so that you can begin practicing the spiritual discipline of fasting both during this fast and during the remainder of the year when you decide to fast on your own.
FASTING BASICS
Fasting is the practice of abstaining from something for a spiritual purpose.
Fasting, by definition, is abstaining from something for a spiritual purpose. It is different from dieting in that the goal is to re-focus and re-align your heart and attention toward God. According to Matthew 6, Jesus says that fasting - like prayer and giving - grows your relationship with God. If practiced with humility, fasting will increase your sensitivity to God's voice and allow you to connect more deeply with God's work within and around you.
Experiencing hunger while fasting is normal; take any signs of hunger as a cue to turn your heart toward God in prayer. A good way to practice fasting is to pray and read during the times you usually eat or engage with media.
Audio Teachings on Fasting
These are clear, fun, and practical teachings on fasting. Listen, enjoy, and grow!