There are times in our lives when we seek more of God’s power than during other times. Surrendering ourselves to God by denying ourselves food can help you focus on the Holy Spirit. Find out how.
Modern medicine confirms the health benefits of physician-supervised fasting. For Christians, the Bible is filled with stories about prayer and fasting. Moses, Elijah, Jesus Himself, and others fasted for 40 days, and right before intense spiritual assignments. Could God be calling you to fast?
There are times in our lives when we seek more of God's power than during other times. Surrendering ourselves to God by denying ourselves food can help you focus on the Holy Spirit. The longer you can separate yourself from routine and submit yourself solely to God, the deeper He can shape your heart.
Forty days isn't a magic number. You may decide to conduct a one-week fast, or a three-week fast. You may decide to do a partial fast: giving up beverages except for water, or ingesting only juices and broth.
Whatever you do, it would be wise to do so under the supervision of a medical professional. Here are some resources:
- Instructions the Rock Church made available to its members during a church-wide 40-day fast in 2008.
- Instructions the Rock Church made available to its members during a church-wide 21-day fast in 2005.
- General tips on fasting
