Fasting and Prayer Guide Powerful Beginners First Steps

Fasting and Prayer Guide

Fasting and prayer guide will help you learn the steps to fasting and paryer.

Why should a Christian fast and pray?

I believe their is power in it and that it can break strongholds and destroy evil.

If you have never fasted before it can be very challenging.

A 24 hour or 3 day fast is what I will cover on this page.

Some may go way beyond 3 days of fasting and you may be lead by God to fast longer.

I also believe that that power of prayer and fasting can even heal our land.

The world is a crazy evil place and if more Christians would pray and fast I believe it could heal the nations.

2 Chronicles 7:14

If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

Steps To Begin Your Fast

Before starting your fast follow the steps below:

Step 1: Determine Why Are You Fasting?

Some of the most common reasons for fasting is for healing, guidance, and spiritual renewal.

Step 2: Pray Before You Fast

Pray for guidance on what you should fast and for how long.

There are some things you should determine before starting your fast.

How long will you fast? – If you are a beginner it’s recommend to start slowly and work your way up to longer fasting.
What will you restrict? – Will it be physical or social or both?
How much time will you commit to daily prayer?
What type of fast does God want you to undertake? – Will you limit a certain food or drink?

Step 3: Prepare Yourself For Fasting and Prayer

There are several things you can do that will prepare you for fasting.

Remember the foundation of praying and fasting is repentance.

You can do the following to help you prepare:

Ask God to help you create a list of your sins and write them down as they are given to you.
Surrender your life to God
Confess your sins and accept God’s forgiveness
Forgive those that have hurt you

Step 4: Consult Your Medical Provider

Fasting can be physically demanding so take precautions and consult your medical provider before starting your fast.

This is especially important if you are on medications.

It’s also a good idea to prepare your body by eating smaller meals before starting your fast.

Rushing into your fast is never a good idea especially if you are a beginner.

How To Fast For God

The day has come for you to start your fasting and praying.

What should you do?

Below Are Some Considerations:

Rest as much as you can
Try to limit your activity
You may experience anxiety, crankiness, and impatience
Physically you may experience dizziness, hunger pains, and weakness

This is also a time to avoid T.V., social media, and other distractions.

You can journal your fast and this can help you keep track of your progress and note any emotions you are having during your fast.

Usually the first day or so are the most difficult days during your fast.

Spend as much time with the Lord as possible during this time.

As you start your day focus on worship and praising the Lord.

Read the Bible and Pray.

Invite the holy spirit to work in you and pray for God’s will for your life.

Mediate on God’s word and humble yourself before the Lord.

Conclusion

Wrapping up my fasting and prayer guide.

First determine the reason for your fasting and prayer.

Pray for guidance and prepare yourself mentally and physically.

And take the necessary medical precautions by consulting your medical provider before starting your fast.

If you are new to fasting make sure to start slowly.

I hope you have found this a useful fasting and prayer guide.

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Published by Matt on February 21, 2021February 21, 2021