AWAKEN

FASTING RESOURCES & IDEAS

SUNDAY, JANUARY 28 – SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 25

As you prayerfully discern what fasting looks like for you during Awaken, our desire is that you would take your next step and more fully experience the Lord in your life. Below are two categories of fasting, a digital fast and food fasting. We are encouraging everyone to engage in a digital fast and for those that are able, to prayerfully consider food fasting as well.

FOOD FAST

There are several different types of food fasts.  Below are three that we have leaned into over the years.

  • Major Fast — abstaining from food and/or certain drinks for 24 hours or longer, continuing to drink water, juice, and broth throughout.

  • Minor Fast — abstaining from food and/or drinks for certain periods of time (i.e. sunup to sundown), continuing to drink water throughout.

  • Partial Fast — abstaining from certain foods (i.e. dessert, alcohol, meat)

For those who haven’t fasted before or for a refresher, Dave Clayton wrote a short book on fasting, with a very helpful section on how to choose your fast.

CLICK HERE TO READ HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR FAST. 

DIGITAL FAST

We define a Digital Fast as setting aside your phone, TV, tablets, gaming systems and computers, except for work purposes, to create more space for reading, praying, thinking and conversation (deeper connection with God and people!).

We have prepared a short guide to get you started on Digital Fasting.

CLICK HERE FOR OUR DIGITAL FAST GUIDE.

SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES

Blogs written by Ethos Staff and Family Members:

Last year, we recorded a one night Grow Class on fasting, as well as a conversation on fasting with four Ethos family members. These podcasts can be very helpful in preparing and getting started.

If you’re looking for some other books to read during the month, here are a few suggestions: