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The Essence of Fasting and Its Purposes
Fasting is a powerful yet often neglected practice in the western church, distinct from abstinence as it involves not consuming food, and sometimes even water. The Daniel Fast, involving a vegan diet, is not actually fasting as the word 'fast' is never used in the book of Daniel. There are four basic reasons for fasting: offering ourselves to Jesus, growing in holiness, amplifying our prayers, and standing with the poor.