Scripture: Isaiah 58, Matthew 6:1-18; 9:14-17, Acts 13:1-3
Types of Fasting (feel free to replace food with anything that will cost you comfort or pleasure):
Biblical Examples of Fasting
Suggested Reading:
Will you commit to fasting between now and Easter Sunday? Step 1 – Why Fast? Why are you fasting? Is it for spiritual renewal? For guidance? For healing? For the resolution of problems? Ask the Holy Spirit to clarify what He wants you to take away from this time. “One of the greatest spiritual benefits of fasting is becoming more attentive to God – becoming more aware of our own inadequacies and His adequacy, our own contingencies and His self-sufficiency – and listening to what He wants us to be and do.” - Elmer Towns Step 2 – Commit How long will you fast? What will you fast? How will you increase your time with God? How much time will you devote to pray and God’s Word? Step 3 – Accountability Who do you trust? Tell them about your fast, not to brag, but so they can hold you accountable. Give them permission to check in with you and see how the fast is going. Your Fasting Plan Write it down:
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