Christian Fasting
WHAT ARE THE COMMON TYPES OF CHRISTIAN FASTS?
Find out more about the common types of fasts we see in the Bible, biblical definitions of fasting, and how Christians fast today.
DANIEL FAST VS INTERMITTENT FASTING
What is intermittent fasting, and how does it relate to Christian fasting? Let’s cover the physical health benefits vs spiritual benefits.
OLD AND NEW TESTAMENT SCRIPTURES ON FASTING
Check out this post for over 52 Bible verses on the subject of fasting and abstaining from food.
Devotional Resources
Visit the Resources page for devotionals to guide your time of prayer and fasting.
Getting Started with the Daniel Fast
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Click below for a handy guide on how to start Christian fasting. This includes types of fasts, and how to stay spiritually focused as you fast.
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Rather than completely abstaining from food, on a Daniel Fast you limit what kinds of foods you eat and consume only whole, plant-based foods. It’s more about what you eat than how much you eat.
Click below to find an in depth list of Daniel Fast foods in the blog post, “What to Eat on Your Daniel Fast”.
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Fasting is mentioned throughout the Old and New Testaments. In the Bible, people fasted in mourning and repentance, and also to seek direction and insight. Most importantly, Jesus fasted and gave His disciples instruction for fasting.
We live in a world of excess and distraction. When you fast, you make space physically and spiritually for God to move in and be first in your life. Click below to read more on what the Bible says about fasting in general and the Daniel Fast.
Check out the 2023
7 Day Daniel Fast Meal Plan
Find Community
DFJ Group Fasting Membership
Are you interested in corporate fasting? This simply means fasting with a group, united in purpose and supporting one another in prayer. We have an online prayer and fasting group that fasts every first Wednesday and for longer periods a couplet times a year.
Check out the store.
A collection of resources and goods to take the journey with you!
21 Day Daniel Fast Devotional
This free 21 day devotional will take you through the entire book of Daniel and each day includes a worship song, Bible verses to meditate on, and a journaling prompt.
Daniel Fast Meals
Find our ultimate list Daniel Fast meals and recipes. There are options for breakfast, lunch, and dinner with Daniel Fast friendly ingredients.
Get Inspired
Read our collection of fasting stories and testimonies that members have shared with us over the years.
Get the Book
The Daniel Fast Journey book is a tool to get all the recipes, info, and tips in one spot, and contains additional info to help find freedom and health with the Daniel Fast.
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Hear from real people who have fasted…
Read Fasting Stories from readers of the blog who have generously shared their experiences and advice on fasting.