Fasting gives me time to focus on my spiritual life by not giving in to my physical desires.

Fasting is very important in a believer's life, especially if you want to know more about your creator Yahweh. It's in these times you can feel his presence more. It's also an opportunity for you to ask him for divine wisdom so you can understand the scriptures more.

Every time I've fasted I have come away with a blessing.

Fasting is an important part of learning how to be completely dependent on God for ALL of our needs. It teaches us to crave time with him over anything.

The first 40 days of every year, social media + whatever else the Lord calls me to. I’m also participating in a monthly fast for my husband, 1 day each month (first time I’ve done that). Other fasts have been 30 days, 21 days- they’ve consisted of food from sunrise to sunset, media, music, chocolate, alcohol, and sugar.

Fasting is not only a great way to reset and center the mind on the Lord, I have found it to be the best way to communicate with the Living God. He is aching to tell us what is on His heart for us.

I have many different fasting practices. It depends on where I’m at in my spiritual walk and what I feel God leading me to do.

I see fasting as an opportunity to draw closer to God. When I fast, I'm in a sense sacrificing something that I enjoy to seek God's face, His direction, and inviting Him to be in everything that I am, have, or am doing.

What is your best advice for someone who is new to fasting? Pray about it. I have done it teamed up with my husband and also with a colleague or two too. The first times of doing one it was helpful to have others doing it with me. God got this! Lean in!

What is your best advice for someone who is new to fasting? Start small and gradually increase the duration and intensity of your fast. The goal is not primarily physical (although your physical body can receive great benefits from fasting) but it’s about building up your spirit and drawing closer to the Lord.