Finding Time to Fast

Start with One Day a Month

Choose one day when fasting will be relatively easy for you-- perhaps a Saturday when you’re not working or a day when your schedule is relatively light. Many Christians fast on Fridays, the day when Jesus died on the cross (but avoid Sundays as they are meant for celebration and rest). There are many types of fasting. Some people consume only bread and water all day. Others eat no food but drink fruit or vegetable juice. This type of fast may be easier to start with, rather than avoiding all food and drink. Once you have established a habit of monthly fasting, you might try to fast more frequently or for longer periods of time (Note: Before fasting from all food and drink, or for more than three days, please consult a doctor and spiritual advisor.).