March 8th, 2026
Fasting is a less common spiritual discipline now than it was in Jesus’ time and it is more common in some cultures than others. But fasting can definitely be a worshipful and transformative spiritual discipline for some people. It is about more than what we give up or even how well we stick to what we are fasting from(which can be different for different people). It helps us to remember that we worship God not only with our minds and hearts, but with our whole bodies. It is a tangible way of practicing sacrifice for God’s sake. It can help us focus on God and prayer, just as Jesus fasted for forty days during his temptation in the wilderness. Fasting is not meant to be an isolated practice but can be integrated as part of a worshipful life.