A shared rhythm
Prayer
+ fasting.
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How to
prepare.
Biblical fasting means refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. If this is new for you, these resources will help you prepare with wisdom, focus, and faith.
Prayer, fasting, and time in God's Word help quiet competing voices and make room to recognize what God is saying.
Watch
Build your
faith.
Messages from Pastor Alex and Pastor Henry about the purpose and power of prayer and fasting.
01 · Alex Seeley
Fasting Brings Focus
02 · Henry Seeley
The Power of Fasting
Read
Go
deeper.
Fasting by Jentezen Franklin explores how this spiritual discipline can open the door to a deeper, more intimate relationship with God.
View the book
Prepare your heart
Pray. Ask.
Decide.
Pray
Ask God what to set aside and what to focus on. Let the fast create more space for His presence rather than simply removing something from your routine.
Ask
Consult your doctor before beginning a food fast, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or have a health condition that could make abstaining from food unsafe.
Decide
Choose the type and duration of your fast before you begin. Whether it is partial, complete, or a combination, approach it with a sincere heart and a clear purpose.
Partial fast
Choose what
to set aside.
- Skip a meal or eat one meal each day
- Fast from sunup to sundown
- Set aside a particular food or food group
- Choose a Daniel Fast of vegetables, fruit, and water
Normal fast
No food.
Drink water.
Prepare carefully, stay attentive to your health, and let the time you would normally spend eating become focused time with God.
After the fast
Carry it
forward.
Testify.
Share how God moved during your fast. Tell a friend, post the story, or send it to @thebelongingco so others can be encouraged.
Go.
Put into practice what God revealed. Take the next faithful step while the direction is still clear.
Do it again.
Let fasting become part of your ongoing rhythm with God—not something reserved for only a few moments each year.