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Fasting

At The Father’s Farmacy, we’re all about nourishing your body, mind, and spirit — naturally and intentionally.

One of the most transformative practices we encourage is Fasting.

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FASTING FOR BREAKTHROUGH & DELIVERANCE

God wants to break and destroy some stubborn stuff in your life.

You have commanded, rebuked, prayed, done warfare, but there is more that needs to be broken off your life.

Sometimes we have to do something extraordinary, and beyond the norm to see breakthrough. 

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?

-Isaiah 58:6

Why should we Fast?

Fasting Guide:

FASTING: Remember fasting without prayer is dieting – however, a prayer that is offered with fasting is very pleasing to the Lord. He will move mightily on your behalf.

PREPARING SPIRITUALLY: Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended. (Mark 11:25, Luke 11:4; 17:3-4)

HOW TO BEGIN: Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties?

START WHERE YOU ARE: We are all at different places in our walk with God. Likewise, our jobs, daily schedules, and health conditions are all different and place various levels of demands on our energy. So most importantly, whether you’ve fasted before or this is your first time, start where you are. Your personal fast should present a level of challenge to it, but it’s very important to know your own body, know your option and, most importantly, seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do. 

Fasting Tips:

Headaches, bad breath and run down feelings are signs that the fast is working. During a time of fasting the body purifies itself, feeding off impurities and pollutants in the body. After approximately three days the headaches begin to cease and after approximately five days hunger also stops. 

Fasting will increase your faith.

Drink plenty of fluids. Bottled mineral water should be taken in large quantities, before and during the fast. This will help flush poisons and impurities out of your system.  Approximately four litres a day should be used during the cleansing process.

 The hardest day of fasting is day one. The second hardest day of fasting is day two. It does not get harder, but actually it gets easier. Your body becomes purified of poisons and toxins. When you feel tired there is poison in your system. You need to use regular methods of colon cleansing. 

Your becoming hungry is not a reason to break a fast. The only reasons you should break a fast are for medical reasons or if God has dealt with you that it is time to break the fast.

When You Should NOT Fast...

There are health conditions and other situations that prohibit fasting for certain individuals. While the following list is not exhaustive, it does include some major conditions that will not allow you to fast. Please consult your physician before considering a fast, regardless of your state of health. However, if you have any of the following, DO NOT fast:

❌ Do not fast if you are pregnant or nursing.

❌Do not fast if you are extremely debilitated or malnourished, which would include patients with cancer, AIDS, severe anemia, or any severe wasting conditions.

❌Do not fast before or after surgery, since it may interfere with your ability to heal after surgery. 

❌ Do not fast if you suffer from cardiac arrhythmia or congestive heart failure.

❌Do not fast if you are struggling with mental illness, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, major depression and severe anxiety.

❌Do not fast if you suffer from severe liver and kidney disease.

❌Do not fast if you are a Type 1 Diabetic.

❌Do not fast if you are taking anti-inflammatory medications, aspirin, antidepressants, narcotics, chemotherapy or diuretics. (Medications such as thyroid hormones and hormone replacement therapy are safe to take during a fast. Always consult a physician before fasting in you are taking any medication).

❌Do not fast if you are taking prednisone. You will need to first wean off this medication slowly under doctor’s supervision. (You may continue low doses of hypertension medications during a fast as long as you are monitored by a physician. However, this does not include diuretics.)

Types of Fasts

What Fasting is not…

Fasting is not a one size fits all.

The Bible tells us about different kinds of fasts for different purposes.

Fasts can differ from person to person and from church to church.

Jesus did not give any regulations relating to how long or often His followers should fast.

How much you fast and what you fast are between you and the Lord. You can fast one day a week or one meal a day. It is said that the early church fasted two days a week.

Complete Fast or the Esther Fast

The Complete Fast is a Fast of Desperation.
It is a fast of all out hunger and urgency for the presence of God to come to the scene. It was the fast that Esther used to bring salvation to her nation and herself.

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The Normal Fast

The second fast is a normal fast which Jesus observed in the wilderness. It involves eating no food but regularly drinking water.

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The Daniel Fast

The third fast is the Daniel fast - or partial fast which is a good way to start if you've never fasted before. Daniel pleased and honored the Lord when he observed this fast.

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How to Begin: A Farmer’s Guide to the Fast

  • Set Your Intention
    Start with prayer. This is a spiritual fast. Ask God to reveal what He wants to do in and through you during this time.

  • Plan Your Meals
    Use local, seasonal, and fresh produce where possible. Shop mindfully or grow your own — this fast is a celebration of simple abundance.

  • Journal the Journey
    Document your physical, emotional, and spiritual shifts. What are you learning? What is God showing you?

  • Commit to the Process
    Most Daniel Fasts last 21 days. Stay consistent, stay prayerful, and stay open.