Will you come with me on a journey, a 40 day fasting and prayer<\/strong>, a journey to be still and know God more?\u00a0 This article will serve as the 40 day fast guide to help you get started.<\/p>\n Do you struggle to be still in the midst of this chaotic life?\u00a0 I mean, life is busy, racing past a mile a minute and we have to keep up or get left behind.\u00a0 But God says Be Still and know that I am God.\u00a0 How do we learn to be still? <\/em><\/p>\n Stay to the end to see a video where I go more in-depth about fasting and prayer!<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n Affiliate Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.<\/em><\/p>\n Today is a great day to Know God more.\u00a0 We are on the eve of Lent at the time of this writing.<\/p>\n Do you fast during Lent?\u00a0 Lent, the 40 day fast leading up to Easter, is a wonderful time to focus your heart on the resurrection of Christ.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Having discovered How to Fast and Pray in a Way that Pleases God<\/a>\u00a0I was inspired to participate in a group fast years ago and quickly became a fan.<\/p>\n Fasting alone is amazing, but fasting corporately is something you can\u2019t describe \u2013 only experience.<\/p>\n Before you ask,\u00a0\u201cDo you have to be Catholic to fast during Lent?\u201d,<\/em> I am a protestant. I believe that if you follow Jesus, adhere to the Bible, and walk as a disciple of Christ, your denomination does not matter.<\/p>\n \u201cThen the disciples of John *came to Him, asking, \u201cWhy do we and the Pharisees fast, but Your disciples do not fast?\u201d And Jesus said to them, \u201cThe attendants of the bridegroom cannot mourn as long as the bridegroom is with them, can they? But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away from them, and then they will fast.\u201d (Matthew 9:14-15<\/a> NASB)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Jesus said we would fast.\u00a0 Anyone following Jesus can fast regardless of the time of year.<\/p>\n So whether it is nearing Easter or another time of the year altogether I would challenge you to try a time of fasting (a 40 day fasting and prayer<\/strong> journey) and see what God can do.<\/p>\n As I write this I know how foreign the practice of fasting is in general, so I know you have questions.<\/p>\n What is the significance of a 40-day fast? <\/p>\n While fasting in Biblical times centered around giving up food, either all food or some foods, for a time, not all fasting did.<\/p>\n Caution: Fasting from all food and drink is risky for your health.\u00a0 Consult your doctor before beginning to make a wise plan based on your specific needs.<\/em><\/p>\n It may be possible for you to fast from certain foods for the next 40 days.\u00a0 You may also choose to fast each Friday from red meat, sweets, or social media.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Whatever you choose to give up for the next 40 day fast I would love to support you!<\/p>\n It is possible to fast and pray for 40 days. The Bible lists 3 very extreme complete fasts. Just search, \u201cMoses 40 day fast,\u201d or, \u201cJesus 40 day fast,\u201d to see them.<\/p>\n Elijah also fasted for 40 days. <\/p>\n There is a spiritual significance to seeking the Lord for 40 says. <\/p>\n Why did Jesus do a 40 day fast? He was about to start His ministry. <\/p>\n Moses and Elijah were seeking direction and a breakthrough. <\/p>\n In this season:<\/p>\n If you need the Lord to move in a powerful way, consider joining us over the next 40 days to fast and pray!<\/p>\n Okay, so let me clear, this time in this season I am not fasting from food. My health makes that a challenge and we\u2019ve looked at length at alternative ways to do a 40 day fast and prayer journey. Let me link to those below:<\/p>\n So, what should I eat during 40 days fasting? That depends on what type of fasting you are doing. <\/p>\n There are many types of fasting in the Bible (spiritual fasting)<\/a>. Read this to help you choose what\u2019s best for you!<\/p>\n Related Post: \u00a027 Fasting and Prayer Scriptures<\/a> (What does the Bible Say About 40 Days Fasting?\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n When God called me to take my first 40 day fast I wish I had a guide \u2013 how to do a 40 day fast Christian style.\u00a0 Through a lot of trial and error I found my way, but whew was it tough.<\/p>\n Since then, it has been a joy to mentor hundreds of believers in their journey to spiritual breakthrough!<\/p>\n Want to go deeper?\u00a0 Check out A Beginners Guide to Fast and Pray: Taking Spiritual Warfare to the Next Level.<\/a>\u00a0 This is a short read (about 1 hour) that will help answer all your questions.<\/p>\n There are many types of fasting for spiritual breakthrough\u00a0and spiritual renewal.\u00a0 Many.\u00a0 <\/p>\n Daniel fasted from certain food and other things. That\u2019s good news to help my religious guilt as I struggle with health issues. <\/p>\n There are so many types of fasting. \u00a0One thing to consider is that a 40 day fast may be too long. \u00a0You may consider starting with twenty-one days of fasting. \u00a0If that\u2019s too long, just start with 3 day fasts. \u00a0<\/p>\n A partial fast (for part of the day or from just one thing) may be better for a beginner than a long fast . The best thing is to be honest about where you are and just try some things!<\/p>\n Any number of days of prayer is a good thing! \u00a0The mercies of God are new every time we walk toward Him!<\/p>\n The discipline of fasting can take a long time to develop. \u00a0Be patient with yourself and just keep trying until you can last longer. \u00a0<\/p>\n I am writing this to serve as a 40 day fast guide.\u00a0 40 days fasting and prayer to seek the Lord is significant! <\/p>\n That\u2019s why this guide will include Bible Verses to focus your time of fasting and fasting prayer points each day!<\/p>\n Before you start the 40 day fasting and prayer guide (Bible reading plan) and devotional series though, be sure to pick what you will give up as you seek the Lord.<\/p>\n The discipline of fasting can take a long time to develop. \u00a0Be patient with yourself and just keep trying until you can last longer. \u00a0<\/p>\n Remember that the Early church practiced this as one of the Spiritual disciplines. \u00a0Jesus Christ Himself, in the New Testament, spoke to the necessity of prayer and fasting. \u00a0It was their common practice and we are in a great place when we imitate early Christian life.<\/p>\n You can do this!<\/p>\n Related: How To Choose The Suitable Type of Fasting<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Will you come with me on a journey, a 40 day fast, to be still and know God more?\u00a0 Get the 40 day fast guide free here! <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Can I challenge you to fast a portion of time?<\/p>\n I know, I know\u2026 traditionally fasting is all about food. In fact, most people who find this article searched, \u201cHow do I prepare my body for a 40 day fast?\u201d <\/p>\n BUT, we don\u2019t spend much time on food (most of us) anymore. We spend time on entertainment though. <\/p>\n So what if we just evaluate what gets most of our time? Then give a portion of that time each day back to the Lord!<\/p>\n In this season, God is teaching me how to be still.\u00a0\u00a0Learning how to be still and know God begins with time.<\/p>\n Time is a commodity that shows your heart. Time is a fast that helps us begin fasting like Jesus.\u00a0 Jesus made time with God a high priority!<\/p>\n My best time is not my first time.\u00a0 I am not a morning person.\u00a0 Are you?\u00a0 Honestly, if someone dares to speak to me within my first hour awake they will regret it.<\/p>\n But God asks for my first fruits\u2026 the first of my time, talents, and resources.<\/p>\n Related: Adding Fasting and Prayer for Marriage Blessings<\/a><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n We began this challenge of a 40 day fasting and prayer journey about 4 years ago. IN that time I have heard from hundreds of you who have joined the fast. <\/p>\n You loved the 40 days fasting and prayer points throughout the devotionals. <\/p>\n You came to the Lord broken and hurting and walked away feeling peace and healing. There were hard choices to make and you left with clarity. The testimonies have been inspirational. <\/p>\n I\u2019ll share one testimony that stood out over the years. She will remain anonymous. <\/p>\n \u201cI found your article by searching, \u201cHow to fast for 40 days.\u201d I got way more than I expected. My husband is addicted and can be abusive. I wanted out but I wanted God more. There is peace now as I wait for God to answer. Thanks for sharing this.\u201d<\/p>\n Her story stands out because it\u2019s like mine. God met me where I was on this journey and filled me with His peace. <\/p>\n Your story will be blessed as well! I just know it!<\/p>\n When you sign up for the challenge you will get the 40 day fasting and prayer PDF. There are 40 days of verses to guide our journey. <\/p>\n Now, the Bible talks a LOT about fasting. In fact, if you need Bible verses about prayer and fasting \u2013 check these out \u2013 27 Fasting and Prayer Scriptures for Spiritual Breakthrough<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n But, I don\u2019t fast and read about fasting\u2026 maybe that\u2019s weird\u2026 but if I am fasting I know about fasting. Anyway, the verses you have in this challenge focus on being still and knowing God. That\u2019s what He is teaching me about\u2026 so that\u2019s where I am focused.<\/p>\n But that\u2019s the point\u2026 If you are struggling with anxiety \u2013 use a guide about that (Here is one***)<\/p>\n If you need help with marriage \u2013 check this out. <\/p>\n Maybe you need help with Love in marriage \u2013 this is a good guide.<\/p>\n Forgiveness? Check this out.<\/p>\n Fixing your thought life? Here is another. <\/p>\n The point is to spend 40 days fasting and prayer in the Bible. Just be in the Word with the time you are sacrificing to the Lord! <\/p>\n Do You give God the first bits of your time every day?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n God is relationship-focused.\u00a0 Relationships only thrive if they are given our best.\u00a0 Our best attitude, our best time, our best intentions.<\/p>\n Do You give God the first bits of your time every day? God is relationship-focused.\u00a0 Relationships only thrive if they are given our best.\u00a0 Our best attitude, our best time, our best intentions. <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Do you give God the best of your time every day?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n What is your best time?\u00a0 My best time is about noon.\u00a0 I\u2019m awake, all the kids are fed, busy and cooperating, most of the housework is done and I can really get into whatever I am doing.<\/p>\n I don\u2019t give that time to God, I work.\u00a0 If I am behind on chores I get caught up.\u00a0 If I have time I write or do other business-related things.\u00a0 When all of that is done I read a book, deep clean some area in the house, plan things\u2026<\/p>\n God is far from my thoughts.\u00a0 I am far from being still.\u00a0 God does not get my best time any day \u2013 other than Sunday.<\/p>\n Related: The Top 10 Most Powerful Books on Prayer and Fasting<\/a><\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Do you struggle with Anxiety?\u00a0 For me, it comes in waves, goes away for seasons then sneaks back in to wreck my world.<\/p>\n Unsuspecting.\u00a0 Unyielding.\u00a0 Undermining my best-laid plans.<\/p>\n Once I was diagnosed with an auto-immune disease, fatigue began to plague my everyday life.\u00a0 Anxiety follows it.<\/p>\n But, what happens if you fast for 40 days and focus on verse about Anxiety?<\/p>\n Over the past few years, God has been narrowing my world, taking away one thing after another.<\/p>\n \u201cTrust Me,\u201d He whispers.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cLean on My understanding,\u201d He reminds.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cCast your cares on Me,\u201d He repeats.<\/em><\/p>\n \u201cBe Anxious for nothing but in everything through prayer,\u201d He emphasizes.<\/em><\/p>\n As this year plods on I have felt dry, disconnected, and fearful.<\/p>\n My quiet time has become a routine<\/a> and I need to hear God\u2019s voice.\u00a0\u00a0To hear God\u2019s voice I dig into God\u2019s Word<\/p>\n \u201cHe says, \u201cBe still, and know that I am God; \u00a0I will be exalted among the nations,\u00a0 I will be exalted in the earth.\u201d\u201d (Psalm 46:10<\/a> NASB)<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Fasting Feeds Your Soul\u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n What is the significance of 4 days fasting? Peace and satisfaction.<\/p>\n When I struggle with anxiety what I need is to be in God\u2019s Word.\u00a0 For this 40 day fast, I will be digging into the word and sharing it devotional style here.<\/p>\n A 40 day fasting Bible study.<\/p>\n These 40 posts will be different.\u00a0 Not long, Not really How-To style.\u00a0 Just 5 \u2013 10 minutes\u2019 worth of time with God.<\/p>\n Be sure to download the 40 day fast Bible Verses to help keep up with the study.\u00a0 The study will focus on the bible verses about being still and how to apply them to our daily lives.<\/p>\n But on another note, there is a real hard struggle you will face. \u00a0God will deal with you about sin first. \u00a0If there is known sin in your life, I\u2019d start dealing with that before hand. \u00a0<\/p>\n Fasting is about a great deal more than seeking the face of God for your daily bread.\u00a0<\/p>\n He is holy.<\/p>\n He expects us to come to Him as a living sacrifice. \u00a0That\u2019s a common part of our Christian walk. \u00a0But even as godly people, sin happens. \u00a0<\/p>\n So, yes, a time of fasting will lead to a great awakening for your Spiritually, but first the Lord will reveal many of the wicked ways you\u2019ve explained away or ignored. \u00a0<\/p>\n In this way, He grows the fruit of the Spirit in us, making us more like Him. \u00a0That leads to the growth of the Church\u2026 not growth in numbers, but growth in maturity. \u00a0We need that!<\/p>\n We need the mercy of God to reveal our sins\u2026 and change us so we can be His light to the lost world. \u00a0<\/p>\n So if it\u2019s Ash Wednesday and you hope to fast through Easter Sunday, be ready. <\/p>\n What you want comes with an uncomfortable 40 day journey\u2026 but it\u2019s worth it!<\/p>\n I am fasting my time.\u00a0 The first 5 minutes of my day and then the best 5 minutes of my day.\u00a0 Will you join me?<\/p>\n For the next 40-days, I will share a small devotional each day focused on knowing God, being still to hear God’s voice, and trusting God through anxiety.\u00a0 Join me in this 40 day fast with the 40 day fast guide! <\/a><\/span>Share on X<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Will you join me for this 40-day fast?\u00a0 Drop a comment \u201cI\u2019m in\u201d and I\u2019ll be lifting you up in prayer throughout the series.<\/p>\n Be sure to download your reading guide with all 40 day fasting and prayer<\/strong> Bible Verses.\u00a0 Then keep up with the 40 day fast devotionals here.<\/p>\n Each day as the articles are written they will appear here to help you keep up with the reading.<\/p>\n This 40-day fast guide is broken up into 3 sections.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Understanding the phrase, \u201cBe still and know God,\u201d is really at the heart of any time of fasting.\u00a0 That is why we are focusing so much time on understanding the original language and seeing how to apply the passages to our lives today.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n Once we understand what it means to be still and know God, we can begin to feel the fear ease.\u00a0 However, it is still hard to obey the command, \u201cFear not.\u201d\u00a0 In this section of our 40-day fasting guide, we will take several weeks to see how to let go of fear.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\nWhy Join a 40 Day Fasting and Prayer Challenge?<\/span><\/h2>\n
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