>>>WHAT IS FASTING

It is abstaining from food, drink, or other items for a period of time in order to spend concentrated time praying and seeking the Lord.  According to the Bible, there are three duties of every Christian: give, pray and fast. Fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength – strength which you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, says Matthew 6.  

>>>FASTING OPTIONS

DANIEL FAST – No meat or animal products (including dairy), sweets, dairy, caffeine, bread, processed foods or foods with additives. Only vegetables, fruits, beans, whole grains & legumes, natural unsweetened juices, herbal teas & water.

WEEKLY FAST – One day a week, water or juice only.

CULTURAL FAST – No television, movies or any other type of media FULL FAST – No food or juices, water only

PARTIAL FAST - A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sunup to sundown. This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

>>> TYPES OF FASTING

3 DAY FAST

Esther 4:13-16, 5:1 – 9:3, Matthew 15:22-29, Acts 9:9,17

7 DAY FAST

II Samuel 12:16-23, I Samuel 31:13

14 DAY FAST

Acts 27:33,34, Daniel 10:3-13

40 DAY FAST

Deut. 9:9, 18, 25-29, 10:10, Exodus 24:13-18, 32:15-17, I Kings 19:7-18, Matthew 4:1-11

CORPORATE FAST

1 Sam. 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Neh. 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37

>>>REASONS FOR FASTING

WHEN UNDER DISCIPLINE:  II Samuel 12:16 – 23

WHEN UNDER JUDGEMENT:  1 Kings 21:27

WHEN IN NEED:  Ezra 8:21

WHEN IN DANGER:  Esther 4

WHEN WORRIED:  Daniel 6:18

WHEN IN TROUBLE:  Acts 27:9, 33

WHEN IN SPIRITUAL CONFLICT:  Matthew 4:1-11

WHEN DESPERATE IN PRAYER:  Acts 9

WHEN THE NEED TO IS FELT:  1 Corinthians 7:5