Course name: Fasting. Topic 2.

Course one.

Topic two.

*FASTING*

Types of Fasting.


There are three main types of fasts: calorie restriction, nutrient restriction, and seasonal eating. But we are not here for these main types of Fasting. 


These are physical nutritional fast. But we are concerned about the spiritual fast.

What are the different types of fasting?


Since there are countless types of fasting, it would take a lifetime to lay out all the options, but I can share the basics to help you find the type of fasting that will help you draw nearer to God.

1. A 40-Day Complete Fast (No Food or Water )


Moses and Jesus both give us examples of a 40 day complete fast. Note please that they give extreme examples by having no food or water for 40 days. Some people consult their doctor before fasting from all food and water for more than 24 hours. This is for their health reasons.

2. A Complete Fast


The duration of a complete fast could range from part of a day to an entire day to several days or weeks. This was the most common in the scripture. It is important to note here that the project Gog and Magog War Fast is an example of a Complete Fast (January 28 - 31) Annually.


3. A Partial Fast


A partial fast can also vary in duration from part of a day to weeks. While the complete fast abstains from all food for a time, a partial fast abstains from certain foods or drinks for the time. The most common partial fasting is often called a 3 day spiritual fast while others fast 10 days, 14 days, 21 days, 30 days or even 40 days.

In Daniel, we see believers who ate only fruit, veggies and drank water for 10 days to honor God while in captivity. Worth mentioning here also is the CDP 9-day Armageddon Battle Fast from 18th to 26th January) which consist of White Fasting, Fruit Fasting and FGNSV Fasting.

4. The Daniel Fast is a partial fast


What is the Daniel fast according to the Bible? The basic idea behind this fast is to have no meat, no tasty bread, no wine, no oils for his skin, for 21 days.

These would have been things that satisfied Daniel. Why does the world latch onto the specifics of his fasting? The power that came and the answers to prayer that he saw are something we long for today. Note please, however, that fasting and prayer were his habits. The Daniel fast was not powerful because of what Daniel gave up, but rather because of the humility of Daniel’s life.

A humble Project who fasts will see answers and feel refreshed regularly.


5. A Non-Food Fast


For those of us with a medical condition, the non-food fast is the safest way to practice this spiritual discipline.

In Scripture, we see several examples of non-food fasts.

Some examples:


I. Oils - CDP White Fasting, CDP Gog and Magog Fasting - (Daniel 10:3).


II. Sex - (CDP MOUNT CARMEL CHALLENGER NOVENA FAST JULY 7-15) - 1 Corinthians 7:5; Exodus 19:15.


III. Unholy things such as foods.

IV. Items.

V. People.

VI. Places.

VII. practices. etc. – CDP PURIFICATION SERVICE APRIL/SEPTEMBER 23 ANNUALLY.

(Joshua 3:5)


Cross Night fasting

6. Group Fasting


A time of group fasting can be powerful on a personal and corporate level. This type of fasting can be a variation of any of the different types of Biblical fasting. The point is not that everyone is fasting from the same thing, but that they are fasting about the same thing. It is worth noting that Lent is a 40-day fast that believers join in together preceding Easter every year. Christians all over the world fast to prepare their hearts to celebrate the resurrection of Christ.

At other times, a group may fast over a need in their church or the salvation of a loved one. Others may fast together over their marriage or children.

The concept is simple but the power that comes when two or more are gathers in His name is great! (Matthew 18:20)

7. Isolation Fast


While Jesus does not give us a detailed outline of things to abstain from during a fast He does show us how effective isolation is for fasting. Jesus often withdrew from His disciples to spend time alone with God (Luke 5:16).

Time alone with God is hard to find but it is one of the most effective of all the different types of Biblical fasting. In the 21st Century, time alone with God could look like:


No other people around


Your Bible (no Bible app with ads to distract you)


Zero Internet


A notebook (no tablet to distract you)


No Radio


Possibly device-free


No social media


Alone. In solitude. No distractions from hearing God’s voice. This type of fasting takes practice and great planning to achieve. Time alone with God is powerful for reaching Spiritual Breakthrough! Try it. Plan to drive to work tomorrow without the radio on. Spend that time talking and listening to God and see how it feels. Note also that CDP Gog and Magog and CDP Round Table with the Holy Spirit are real examples of Isolation Fast.

Daniel Fasts for 21 Days


We already looked at the Daniel fast but I want to touch on it again because it is so powerful. The concept of partial fasting for 3 weeks or a 21 day fast is solid but check your heart. If oils, sweets, or meats are not what you turn to for satisfaction, this type of fasting will fall flat.

Search your heart. Spend time asking God to reveal to you the things that you seek for satisfaction. It could be Facebook, Candy Crush, Watching football ⚽️ or Soccer match, Big Brother Niger, African Magic, Gisting or gossiping instead of food. Be open to fasting from the things that will really drive you to pray.

21 days of fasting and prayer can change your life if you choose the right things to fast from.

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