this the kind of fast I have chosen....

Isaiah 58

6“No, this is the kind of fasting I want:

Free those who are wrongly imprisoned;

lighten the burden of those who work for you.

Let the oppressed go free,

and remove the chains that bind people.

7Share your food with the hungry,

and give shelter to the homeless.

Give clothes to those who need them,

and do not hide from relatives who need your help.

Fasting is so much more than just a time of denying one's self of something you love, but a time to draw closer to God. The benefits of fasting go beyond just physical, but spiritual, mental, and emotionally as well.

On this page you will find resources and links to discuss more about fasting, recipes, and types of fasting. For some, fasting food in various ways is not an option due to health issues or other circumstances. Feel free to try something different such as:

Giving up Sodas and Sweets
Television
Social Media
Coffee/Caffeine

These are just a few ideas, however, the goal is to take time to draw closer to God that goes beyond your normal rutoine.