How to Fast as a Christian | Why You NEED to Start

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Fasting. It’s something we’ve all heard about… but I wonder how many of us truly understand it or have actually stepped into it? The beautiful thing is, fasting isn’t just for “super spiritual” people or moments of crisis. It’s for all of us. Jesus said when you fast, not if. Fasting is one of the most powerful ways to draw close to God, hear His voice, and let Him work in your life in ways you didn’t expect.In this episode, I share what biblical fasting really is (and isn’t), how to start, and how it’s changed my walk with Jesus. I pray it encourages you to try, even if it just starts as one day, God will meet you there. Available on: Apple Podcast + Spotify instagram.com/growingthrough.pod #christianpodcast #christianmotivation #jesus #christianity #christianwoman #christianmessages #sermon #sermons #trustingGod #christianadvice #biblestudy #fasting #howtofast Bible Verses from this Episode: Joel 2:12-13“Yet even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning; and rend your hearts and not your garments.” Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love; and he relents over disaster.” Matthew 4:1-2“Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. And after fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.” Matthew 6:16“And when you fast, do not look gloomy like the hypocrites, for they disfigure their faces that their fasting may be seen by others. Truly, I say to you, they have received their reward.” Acts 13:2-3“While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, ‘Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.’ Then after fasting and praying they laid their hands on them and sent them off.” Acts 14:23“And when they had appointed elders for them in every church, with prayer and fasting they committed them to the Lord in whom they had believed.” Psalm 35:13“I humbled my soul with fasting, but my