Part 3: Mistakes during Fasting to Avoid - Best Practices

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In the Bible, fasting always led to one thing: people heard God, saw God move, and experienced real breakthrough. Everytime you fast, something changes — sometimes in the unseen. 

Now, here is the most beautiful part of the entire series of Fasting — The Rewards in Fasting. Let's take a look at the benefits/rewards we get when we truly practice the Fasting that pleases God and understand how does the fasting helps us personally & spiritually: 

  • Fasting brings clarity for decisions. (Acts 13:2–3) 
  • Fasting saves us every Harm & Danger. (Esther 4:16)
  • Fasting opens spiritual insight. (Daniel 10:2–3)
  • Fasting helps to defeat Satan. (Matthew 4:2)
  • Fasting helps to overcome temptations.(Matthew 4:2)
  • Fasting strengthens us Spiritually.(Matthew 4:2)
  • Fasting Restores our relationship with God. (Psalm 35:13)
  • Fasting brings supernatural help.(2 Chronicles 20:3)
  • Fasting releases God's covering for safe journey. (Ezra 8:21–23)
  • Fasting helps us to repent and gain mercy from God. (Jonah 3:5)
  • Fasting brings deeper intimacy & Encounter with God. (Exodus 34:28; 1 Kings 19:8)
  • Fasting positions us to witness God’s plan. (Luke 2:37–38)

Most Common Mistakes We Make During Fasting: 

Many of us fast and pray, yet feel like nothing is changing. We wait for answers, and when they don’t come, we begin to complain about prayers that have remained unanswered for years. Before we get discouraged, let us look at some important warnings and common mistakes to avoid during fasting:

  1. Fasting without prayer
  2. Continuing worldly distractions (TV, social media, entertainment)
  3. Showing off to people (Matthew 6:16)
  4. Fasting without a clear purpose
  5. Not repenting of sin
  6. Being legalistic or comparing with others
  7. Not reading or meditating on the Bible
  8. Complaining or having a bad attitude
  9. Overdoing long fasts without wisdom or health care
  10. Ending the fast without thanksgiving or reflection

How to start Fasting Practically ? 

Here's how you begin your FAST step-by-step: 
  • Start with a Clear Purpose — Ask yourself: Why am I fasting?
  • Pray Before You Begin —  Ask for strength and grace.
  • Choose the Type of Fast —  Decide wisely (Start small if you are new)
  • Prepare Your Body — Reduce heavy food before fasting & Drink water
  • Avoid Distractions — Social media, TV, Entertainment
  • Keep It Secret — Jesus said fast privately.(Matthew 6:16–18)
  • End with Thanksgiving — Pray, thank God, and Break fast gently.

Start small, stay focused, seek God sincerely, and fast with purpose — not pressure & 
Try to make Fasting a Lifestyle to have consistent relationship with God not just in crisis.

Thank you for reading. May God, who never forgets His promises, bless you through His Word and lead you in truth and peace.
"The grass withers, the flower fades, but the word of our God will stand forever."  (Isaiah 40:8)

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