Committing to a Fast

Committing to a Fast

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BEGINNING A FAST

I N T RO D U C T I O N  

There are different kinds of fasts: a total fast from foods and

liquids for a short interval of time; a liquid fast, in which

only water may be drunk; a juice fast, which involves drinking

water and a given amount of juices at normal mealtimes; a fast

from meats, in which only fruits and vegetables may be eaten.

It is important to understand the effects of fasting on the

spirit, soul, and body. Before committing to a fast, I encourage you

to study the Word of God and to read books that provide important

nutritional and other health information. Understanding will help

to avoid harm and injury — both physically and spiritually.

Do not flaunt your fast, but do talk with your family and

close associates if necessary to let them know what you are doing.

(Personal note: During times of fasting I continue to prepare

meals at home for my family.)

P RAY ER

Father, I consecrate this fast to You and set my mind to gain

understanding in these matters for which I am concerned. (Write

your concerns out and keep them before your eyes. Do not lose sight of

the reason for your fast.)

I humble myself before You, Most High God. In accordance

with Daniel 10:1-3, I will eat no _______________ for the period

of ________.

I obey the words of Jesus by putting on festive clothing, so

that no one will suspect that I am fasting.

Father, You know every secret, and I look to You for my

reward. I am assured that You hear me when I pray according to

Your will, and I know that I shall have the petitions that I desire

of You.

Father, I delight myself in You, and You cause my desires to

be agreeable with Your will.

I choose the fast You have chosen: to loose the chains of

injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free

and break every yoke. I share my food with the hungry and

provide the poor wanderer with shelter. When I see the naked, I

will clothe him, and I will not turn away from my own flesh and

blood. Then my light will break forth like the dawn, and my

healing will quickly appear; then my righteousness will go before

me, and Your glory, Lord, will be my rear guard.

Father, thank You for cleansing me — spirit, soul, and body.

All my ways seem innocent to me, but my motives are weighed by

You, my Lord and my Master. I commit this fast to You, and my

plans will succeed. I thank You that it is You Who give the wise

answer of the tongue.

Foreve r, O Lord, Your Word stands firm in heaven. Your

faithfulness extends to eve ry genera t i on, like the earth You created;

it endures by Your decre e, for eve rything serves Your plans.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture References

Matthew 6:17,18 TLB 1 Thessalonians 5:23

1 John 5:14,15 Proverbs 16:2,3 NIV

Psalm 37:4 Proverbs 16:1

Proverbs 16:3 AMP Psalm 119:89-91 TLB

Isaiah 58:6-8 TLB

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ENDING A FA S T

I N T RO D U C T I O N

It is best to break a fast by eating fruit, broth, or a light salad,

gradually adding other foods day by day depending upon the

length of the fast.

P RAY ER

Father, in the name of Jesus, You are my Light and my

Salvation; whom shall I fear? You are the Strength of my life; of

whom shall I be afraid?

Father, You have given me the desires of my heart. You have

heard and answered my prayers.To You be the glory! Great things

You have done!

I rest in You, awaiting the manifestation of all that I required

and inquired of You.

I thank You for giving me Your strength to face each day full

of sap [of spiritual vitality]. Today I break this fast as You have

directed. I thank You for this food because it is consecrated by

Your Word and prayer.

In Jesus’ name, amen.

Scripture References

Psalm 27:1 Psalm 92:14 AMP

Psalm 37:4 1 Timothy 4:4,5 AMP

Psalm 34:4 AMP