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Fasting

Going without food (or something else) to focus on God and prayer

lightbulbVoluntarily skipping meals to feast on God instead

Definition

A spiritual discipline practiced throughout the Bible. Moses fasted 40 days. Jesus fasted 40 days before His ministry began. Jesus didn't say 'if you fast' but 'when you fast' (Matthew 6:16-18) — assuming His followers would. He warned against making it a show. The early church fasted before major decisions (Acts 13:2-3). It's about creating space for God, not earning His attention.