Fasting is one of the most counter-cultural spiritual disciplines. With the amazing amount of wealth and resources available to most people, it might seem ridiculous to intentionally deny oneself food for a period of time. The goal, however, is not to survive without food just for the fun of it. The purpose of fasting is to put one’s faith in God, to demonstrate reliance upon Him, and to focus on prayer and discernment.  

If you have not practiced fasting much, start by securing the Foundation for You resource and work through the Fasting strategies described on pages 33-34. Once you have infused fasting into your normal routine, use the resources on the right of this page to continue growing in your pursuit of discernment.