Fasting in the Christian Space

Fasting is a practice that is often overlooked and not discussed enough in the Christian space. While many people do fasting from various things like sugar or electronics, biblical fasting is different. It is a way of launching into a deeper spiritual walk, a practice that is not talked about enough. Fasting in biblical times was not primarily a result of food scarcity, but a deliberate choice not to partake in food. Jesus himself prescribed fasting to his disciples, indicating its importance. While fasting can have physical benefits, its main purpose is to draw closer to God and cultivate discipline and self-control. It can reveal what truly controls us and serve as a form of training in spiritual warfare.