Why Fast?

Fasting

Fasting is a biblical practice that helps us slow down, remove distractions, and lean into God. It creates space to hear His voice, renew our hearts, and refocus our lives around Him. As you fast, choose something that stretches you, and take time to pray and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

Scripture References About Fasting


Matthew 6:16-18Matthew 9:14-15
Luke 18:9-14Acts 27:33-37Nehemiah 9:1-3

Types of Fasts


Partial Fast 

This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. This can either correlate to specific times of the day, such as 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, or from sunup to sundown.

Soul Fast

This fast is a great option if you do not have much experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance.

For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.

Complete Fast

In a complete fast you drink only liquids - typically water with light juices as an option.  (Seek medical advice before attempting this fast for any length of time. 

Selective Fast

This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.

"The timing of your fast is not as important as the strength of your focus on God as you fast."


We encourage fasting for 21 days each year as part of 21 Days of Prayer, a season of focused prayer as a church family. You may also choose to fast at other times during the year for your own spiritual development. It’s very typical to fast a single meal, a whole day, or three days or more. 

Learn More About Fasting

7 Basic Steps to Prayer and Fasting

by Dr. Bill Bright

7 Basic Steps to Prayer and Fasting

Guide to Fasting and Prayer

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Remember the goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God

Pastor Colin Chitty 'Biblical Fasting' - Sunday 1 February 2026

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