7 Days of Prayer & Fasting

Prayer & Fasting Resources 

Fasting 

When deciding how to fast, we encourage you to seek God in prayer and follow the Holy Spirit’s leading. In Scripture, fasting involves abstaining from food for a spiritual purpose. We also understand that health needs can impact what each person is able to do. Please choose a fast that is healthy and safe for you.

Types of Fasts

Complete Fast: A complete fast is a set time to drink only liquids, typically water, with light juices as needed.

Selective Fast: A selective fast removes certain foods from your diet. One example is the Daniel Fast, based on Daniel 1 and Daniel 10, which focuses on eating only simple foods such as fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, and water.

Partial Fast: A partial fast sets aside a portion of the day to abstain from food. This could follow specific hours, such as 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM, or take place from sunup to sundown.

Reduce Distractions

Along with your fast, prayerfully consider removing anything that may be taking your attention or pulling your focus away from God. This could include phone time, television, social media, video games, or other distractions.

Scriptures on Fasting

Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Acts 27:33-37

More Resources

If you would like to learn more about biblical fasting, these resources can help guide you.

Pray First by Chris Hodges 
The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer L. Towns
The Fasting Practice by John Mark Comer
How to Begin Your Fast