In two previous posts I talked about what Biblical Fasting is and also a Spiritual Fasting How To. In this post, I'd like to discuss a few types of fasting that might be helpful in your own period of fasting.
Types of Biblical Fasting
As previously discussed, Biblical fasting is really removing obstacles in order to humble ourselves before God. Typically, Biblical fasting involves abstaining from food for a period of time. There are a few types of food related fasts:
- Fasting from all food/drink (with the exception of water) for a 24 hour period. Pretty obviously here, you abstain from food/drink for one full day. This can also be extended to last for any period of time that you would like.
Biblical Fasting typically involves no food of any kind. This guy has it right!
- Partaking in a Daniel Fast. In Daniel 10, we read of a fast that includes eating no 'choice foods', no meat, and no wine. Basically, a Daniel Fast includes eating only fruits, vegetables, and grains…that is things that are grown from seed, as is commonly believed to be the original language of the Bible.
- Fasting from certain foods. People may choose to do this because of a certain affliction from those foods. Maybe you eat too much chocolate and it has serious effect on your life and walk with God. Be a good idea to embark upon a fast for purposes of realigning yourself with God. This is the principle behind Lent.
In addition to food related fasts, you may choose to fast from television, media, news, books, internet, social media, or a host of other items. Basically, anything that detracts from your walk with God can be fasted from.
Have you tried any type of Biblical fasting mentioned here? How about any fasts that I have missed? Love to have your voice.
