Lent starts today! Some of us have already made plans to fast sweets, social media, or TV. Maybe some of us are adding an extra hour of devotional time or community service. Regardless of your plans, we wanted to share some of our most-visited articles on fasting with you! We pray this helps and enriches this time of spiritual growth:
1. 40 Days of Fasting Bible Challenge!

2. What Does the Bible REALLY Say About Fasting?
3. 7 Things to Know When Fasting
What the Bible Says About Fasting

Have you ever wondered why fasting is important? Do you want to fast, but not sure if you are doing it “right?” Have you fasted before, and nothing happened? Fasting is a key spiritual discipline that will grow your spiritual intimacy with the Lord and refresh your prayer life. Deepen your understanding of fasting and see key information at a glance with this quick-reference pamphlet packed with charts, dozens of fasting verses, and practical tips!
Enjoy getting solid answer to key questions on fasting:
- What is fasting? Why should I fast?
- Does Jesus say we are required to fast?
- What’s the “Daniel fast?”
- Will fasting help me get closer to God?
- How can I fast and what is the right way to fast?
Find out 4 different types of fasts; discover 8 tips on how to start fasting, and explore the connection between prayer and fasting as you dive into 17 stories of fasting from the Bible, including Daniel, Esther, Nehemiah, and Jesus. Great for personal or group Bible study!
14 panels, fits inside most Bibles, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, unfolds to 38 inches long.