Pick a Fast

Fasting is withholding from something we want so we can set our minds and attention on God. Food is an important part of life, but Scripture is full of invitations to go without it for a period of time to connect with God and be more mindful of our reliance on Him.

As we head into 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, below are THREE different fasts to choose from. Read through the different fasts, and decide which one is right for you for the next 21 days. If for any reason you don’t feel comfortable fasting from food, the final option (the soul fast) is for you!

Partial Food Fast:

This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food while you put your focus on God for a certain period of time each day. For example, you can choose to skip a certain meal or abstain from eating until sunset.

Selective Food Fast:

This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet, like sweets, breads, or pop. You would instead consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.

Soul Fast:

This is when you refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance. For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.