Fasting

 

Fasting is an important aspect of our Christian walk. It’s an act of self-denial and an opportunity to focus more on God and our dependence on Him.

How Do We Fast?

There are many ways of fasting.  The following are just a few.  The most important thing is that you seek the Lord as to which fast He would have you do.  If you suffer from a medical condition, check with your doctor first.

Ways to Fast -

Standard Fast: Consists of no food, only water for a certain period of time of days.

Partial or Intermittent fast: Choose a meal or two to skip during the day. Intermittent fasting is when you limit your food consumption for a certain amount of hours throughout the day.

Daniel Fast: No meat, only vegetables. There are many books online that provide information on how to successfully complete a Daniel fast.

Ketogenic Fast: No sugars or carbs. A great resource for recipes and information regarding a Ketogenic lifestyle is FitToServe.

 

What should I fast about?

Below is a list of targeted prayers you can use in addition to your own personal requests.

Pray for an Awakening

Let us come together in unity to pray for non-believers to have a life-changing encounter with Jesus and for the Church to rise up and take its place.  Ephesians 5:14

“For this reason, it says, “Awake, sleeper, And arise from the dead, And Christ will shine on you.”

Pray for Marriages

God created the institution of marriage between one man and one woman.  Marriage mirrors the relationship that Jesus has with His bride, the Church.  Let’s stand in the gap for the family unit.  The covenant of a Godly marriage is being attacked on a daily basis.  Let’s come in agreement for restorations of relationships in marriages and families.  Matthew 19:6  “So they are no longer two, but one flesh.  Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate.”

Pray for Government Officials, All in Authority, & Your Pastors

Romans 13:1-7  “Every person is to be in subjection to the governing authorities. For there is no authority except from God, and those which exist are established by God.” 

Pray for the Unborn

Pray for women to choose life so that their babies will fulfill the plan and destiny God ordained.  Pray for all pregnancy help clinics and centers around the world that selflessly help women in crisis.  Psalm 139:13-14 “For You formed my inward parts; You wove me in my mother’s womb.  I will give thanks to You, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made;  wonderful are Your works, and my soul knows it very well.”

Pray for the United States of America and Those Around the World

Let us pray for our nation to turn back to God, for our schools, and protection for our children.  Let’s pray for peace in the midst of turmoil.

2 Chronicles 7:14 “…and My people who are called by My name humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, will forgive their sin and will heal their land.”

Pray for the Nation of Israel

We are clearly told in Scripture to pray for the nation of Israel.  Those who do will be blessed.  Let’s stand in the gap for all of Israel and the Jewish people to receive Jesus as their Messiah.  Psalm 122:6 Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May they prosper who love you.  May peace be within your walls and prosperity within your palaces.