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Definition for Fasting A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z Fasting: Fasting is intentionally going without something in order to better connect with God, such as to focus on prayer or seek his leading in making a decision. Typically, fasting is specifically going without food for a period on time. The length of time could be for one meal up to several days. (Don't attempt a prolonged fast without first receiving instruction on how to appropriately do so.) Sometimes people will fast from certain foods or categories of food. Other types of fasts are more general, such as abstaining from a certain activity or pursuit. The important thing in any fast is to do it for the right reasons. Fasting for the wrong purpose will accomplish little. Isaiah talked about fasting with the proper attitude and motives; see Isaiah 58:3-14. Fasting is one of several spiritual disciplines that are found in the Bible. (See our Internet resources page for sites with more information on this topic.) |
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