There are several types of fasting. The one you choose is between you and God. He will honor our best sacrifice.

      -   Full Fast: Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days_

      -   The Daniel Fast: Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.

      -   3 Day Fast: This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

      -   Partial Fast: A partial fast is from 6:00am to 3:00pm or from sun up to sun down. You can select from the three types of fasting - Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.

Scripture References for Fasting:

     Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14

Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word:

     1 Samuel 1:6-8, 1 Samuel 1:17-18, Nehemiah 1:4, Daniel 9:3, Joel 2:12, Luke 2:37, Acts 13:2

Corporate Fasting:

     1 Samuel 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37

Remember that it is the attitude of the heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8). May God bless you as you fast!

Fasting: Jentezen Franklin, Charisma House, 2008

www.jentezenfranklin.org