How to Fast and Pray: A Simple Guide

Fasting and prayer are powerful ways to draw closer to God, seek His guidance, and grow spiritually. Here’s a short guide to help you get started:

1. Set Your Purpose

Ask yourself: Why am I fasting? It could be to seek God’s wisdom, grow spiritually, intercede for others, or deepen your relationship with Him (Matthew 6:16-18).

2. Choose Your Type of Fast

Complete Fast – No food, only water or liquids.
Partial Fast – Giving up certain foods (like the Daniel Fast: only fruits, vegetables, and water).
Intermittent Fast – Fasting for part of the day (e.g., skipping a meal and spending that time in prayer).
Media/Social Fast – Giving up distractions like TV, social media, or unnecessary activities to focus on God.

3. Set a Timeframe

North Orange is asking you to fast from Saturday March 1st through Sunday March 2nd after the 10am worship service. However, you may not be able to fast for that long. So you decide how long you will fast. You can start Saturday morning, Saturday lunch, Saturday evening, or even Sunday morning. Start small if you’re new to fasting.

4. Spend Focused Time in Prayer & Scripture

Dedicate extra time to prayer and Bible reading (Psalm 42:1-2).
Worship, journal, and listen for God’s voice (Isaiah 58:6-9).
Pray with a heart of humility and faith.
Listen to worship songs or pull up a list of worshipful music.

5. Stay Spiritually and Physically Healthy

Drink plenty of water and listen to your body.
Avoid overexertion and stay mindful of your health.
If fasting from food, break your fast gently and don’t go overboard..

6. End with Thanksgiving

Thank God for His presence and any guidance received. Keep walking in faith even after the fast ends.

"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." – James 4:8

May your time of fasting and prayer bring you closer to God and His plans for your life! 🙏✨