Five Benefits of Fasting

According

to research there are several kinds of fasts:

The total fast-consisting only of water

The Daniel fast-consisting only of vegetables and other healthy whole foods.

The juice fast-consisting only of 100% juice and water.

The partial fast-consisting only of specific foods (as according to the leading of the Lord)

The non-food fast-refraining from entertainment, hobbies, distractions etc.

Fasting brings great deliverance and defeats the most wicked of spiritual enemies: Mark 9:28, 29; Isaiah 58:6

Fasting prepares and equips for the work of the ministry: Acts 13:25,14:23

Through fasting we conquer temptation, as Jesus demonstrated for us: Matthew 4:1-11.

"Fasting cleanses the body from built-up chemicals, metals, and other toxins. When you fast, your cells, tissues, and organs dump out the accumulated waste products of cellular metabolism as well as chemicals, heavy metals, pesticides, and solvents. Fasting revitalizes you in every way: mentally, physically, and spiritually. It also allows the overburdened liver to ‘catch up’ on its detoxification work." —Don Colbert, MD

Fasting will turn the heart of God and cause Him to withhold judgment: Jonah 3:4-10

Fasting provides protection for the believer, scatters and destroys the enemy and positions us to receive direction from God: Esther 4:16, Ezra 8:21-23, II Chronicles 20:1-25