Fasting is a powerful spiritual practice that helps us draw nearer to God with focus, humility, and dependence on Him.
"But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen."
— Matthew 6:17–18 (NIV)
Fasting is between you and God, a private act of devotion.
"So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer."
— Ezra 8:23 (NIV)
Fasting and prayer go hand in hand when seeking God’s help.
"Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke...?"
— Isaiah 58:6 (NIV)
True fasting changes our hearts and how we live out justice.
"Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry."
— Matthew 4:1–2 (NIV)
Jesus Himself fasted, setting the example of spiritual strength.
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