Prayer and FastingSample

Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose. It helps us hit the reset button of our soul and refocus our attention amidst the busyness of life. In Scripture, we see that fasting was a common spiritual practice and while the reason for fasting varied, the focus was clearly on the heart of the person(s) fasting. The primary goal was always to draw nearer to God.

We are entering a season of focused prayer and fasting as a church family. We invite you to consider being part of the journey. There are many ways you can participate but the type and duration of your fast is not as important as the strength of your focus on God as you fast.

The most common type of ‘fast’ is reducing your food intake. Sometimes the word “fast” is also used to describe abstaining from pleasures besides food, like TV, internet or other thing. You might know people who have gone on a “social media fast” or a “screen fast” for spiritual reasons. It is a way of eliminating for a time things that can compete with relationship with God. Whatever you choose to fast, the idea is you redirect that time and energy towards prayer. Fasting doesn’t make your prayers more powerful or force God’s attention to your prayers.

Rather fasting does something in us that changes how we approach God in prayer. We are reminded of our total need of God beyond anything else, our focus shifts, our attitudes and priorities are challenged and our lives are realigned with HIS purpose and priorities. Your confidence and faith in God will be strengthened.