Fasting

Do we only fast from food?

We can fast from anything that distracts us from focusing on God such as:

• Food (or types of food, like caffeine or sugar) 
• Cell phone
• Television/Netflix
• Social Media
• Computer
  

Why do we fast?

Here are several reasons we fast:

• Removing what is not as important helps me to focus on what is most important. 
• Fasting is an act of worship that says, “God, I need You and want You in my life more than…” whatever I am fasting from.
• Jesus did it. (Matthew 4:1-4)
• When Jesus taught on fasting, He assumed that we would fast. He would say, “When you fast” not “If you fast.” (Matthew 6:16)
• It is an act of humility.
• To train myself to be godly. (1 Tim 4:7-8); we don't do it for our pride. (Matthew 6:16-18)

How do we fast?

Start small.
Create a plan.
Set a start and end time.
Decide what you’re giving up.
Decide what you’re fasting for.
Do it with someone else.

Phased Fasting Schedule:

If you'd like to participate with us, below is a possible phased approach to fasting:

• Thursday: 
  Fast one meal (or one day from social media, computer, etc.)
  
• Thursday: 
  Fast two meals (or two days this week from social media, computer, etc.)
  
• Thursday: 
  Fast three meals (or three days this week from social media, computer, etc.)