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Fasting = eating very little or absolutely no food at all > for determined period of time > either from necessity/desire

In medical terms > for those smarter than me > it’s detoxification of body > through restriction of food

But today > not talking about health benefits > although many > this is not TEDTalk

‌Fasting was God’s idea > which makes it deeply SPIRITUAL

In spiritual terms > it’s setting aside activities > as well as reducing intake of food > replacing them with prayer > Bible reading

Biblical fasting > not just going without food > going without food for kingdom purposes

‌Fasting is form of spiritual discipline > invites believers > draw near to God > creating dependency on Him > as source of strength/nourishment > transforming hunger for food > into hunger for things of God

Fasting helps us detach from worldly distractions > grow in spiritual maturity > teaching us that true fulfillment comes not from food > but from vibrant relationship with Christ