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Fasting

Fasting is the voluntary act of abstaining from physical food for spiritual purposes. As we fast, we pray and meditate on God’s Word, because God alone is all-satisfying. Fasting leads Christians to dependence, humility, and joy in the Lord.

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What Does the Bible Say about Fasting?

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9 Reasons to Pray and Fast

In this message, David Platt looks at the role of prayer and fasting in the books of Ezra, Nehemiah, and Esther.

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Secret Church 19: Prayer, Fasting, and the Pursuit of God

We were created to know and enjoy God, and to depend on him for our every need. Sadly, though, we often look to the things of this world to satisfy us, and we are constantly tempted to rely on ourselves rather than on God’s wisdom and power. In Secret Church 19, Pastor David Platt explains

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Why Do Christians Fast?

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PRAY and FAST

In this episode of the Radical Podcast on Matthew 6:5–18, David Platt addresses the why and the how of prayer and fasting.

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How to Start Fasting

Zion Brown explains fasting, encouraging Christians to develop a deeper connection with God through this neglected spiritual discipline.

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The Importance of Fasting

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