I am sure most of you know what fasting is. Fasting is defined as abstinence of all food and liquid. However, one can also fast from games, television, social media or other temptations. It removes distraction in during the fasting period which make Christian more focused in God. God wants Christian to resist temptations and be in control of ourselves.  It also provides them more time to pray, seek God and repent. Fasting is optional and Christians need not fast if they don’t want to. Fasting is also flexible which means you can choose the types of fast and set a period of time for yourself.   Fasting is not healthy and should be limited to a specific length of time. The common fasting period is 40 days. There are many different types of fast and here are some of the common fast.

Total Fast

Christian who chose this fast needs to abstain from solid foods and beverages for 24 hours in the period of 40 days. They are only allowed to take water.

The Partial Fast.

This fast is similar to the Muslim fast which requires one to fast from sunrise to sundown. No food and water is to be taken during the period of fasting.

1 Meal Fast.

This is pretty Self-explanatory. Anyone who take this fast have to sacrifice one full meal a day for 40 days.

Beverage Fast.

Only water and other liquid foods such as milk and milo are allowed. No solid food is to be taken for 24 hours for a period of 40 days.

Daniel Fast

No meat and other favourite delicacies is to be taken during the fasting period. Only consume small portion of fresh vegetables, fruits and juices.

Esther Fast.

No solid food is to be taken for 3 days for 24 hours. Only water is allowed.

I hope this post allows you to understand more about Fasting in Christianity. 

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