Christian fasting has been practiced throughout Scripture as a way of seeking God with greater focus, humility, and dependence. In this category, you’ll find practical fasting guides, biblical teaching, prayer resources, reflections, and encouragement to help you grow in your relationship with God. Whether you’re preparing for your first fast or seeking to deepen an established practice, these articles will help you approach fasting with wisdom, purpose, and a Christ-centred perspective.
A gentle Christian guide to fasting without legalism, with practical ways to keep prayer, humility, grace, and wisdom at the center of the fast.
A practical Christian guide to choosing what to give up for a spiritual fast, including food and non-food fasts that create space for prayer and reflection.
A Christian reflection on how fasting can reveal self-reliance, deepen prayer, and help believers practice dependence on God with humility and intention.
A gentle Christian guide to recognizing when fasting is simply difficult, when it may be time to pause, and how prayerful wisdom can shape a sustainable fasting rhythm.
A practical guide to choosing a Christian fasting app for iPhone, with a clear checklist for finding prayer-centered support instead of fitness-first tracking.
Why did believers throughout Scripture fast? In this beginner’s guide, we look at why Christians fast, what the biblical purpose of fasting is, and how fasting and prayer can deepen spiritual discipline and relationship with God.