Biblical Fasting: Drawing Near to God
Explore Biblical fasting through Scripture examples from Esther to Jesus. Understand its spiritual power to deepen your relationship with God.
📖 Introduction
Welcome to this 21-day journey on Biblical fasting! Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline found throughout Scripture, used by God's people to draw near to Him, seek His guidance, and express dependence. From the courageous Queen Esther's fast that saved a nation, to Jesus’ own 40-day fast in the wilderness, fasting reflects a heart posture of humility, repentance, and focused prayer.
In our fast-paced, distraction-filled culture, choosing to fast is an intentional step to silence the noise and clear space for God’s voice, presence, and power. Yet fasting is not about legalism or earning favor; it is about relationship. It invites us to deny ourselves temporarily, to hunger for more of God’s presence and wisdom.
Over the next 21 days, you will explore examples and teachings on fasting from Old and New Testaments, learning not only the practice but the reasons behind it. Each day provides Scripture readings, devotional reflections, personal questions, journaling prompts, and heartfelt prayers to help you engage deeply with God. Whether new to fasting or seeking refreshed understanding, this study will equip you to experience the transformation fasting brings as you draw nearer to God.
May your heart be open, your spirit attentive, and your faith strengthened as you embark on this sacred discipline. 🙏