Fasting is more than just skipping meals, it's about making room for God. It's easy to start strong with good intentions. But you can get lost in the hunger, the distractions, or the desire to simply end it. Fasting is a spiritual invitation to slow down and silence the noise. Tune into what God is saying. These five practices will help you stay focused on the spiritual purposes behind fasting, not just its physical discomfort.
Don’t fast just to fast, set an intention. Ask God what He wants to reveal, heal, or lead you into during this time. Purpose brings clarity when cravings hit.
Every time you feel hungry, let it be a cue to pray. Turn moments of longing into moments of intimacy with God. Let your body’s emptiness lead you to soul-deep filling.
It’s hard to fast with your phone screaming for attention. The Holy Focus app helps you block distracting apps and swap scrolling for Scripture and silence. Fasting from food makes space in your stomach, which helps make space in your spirit.
Fasting can leave you physically low-energy, but even small doses of Scripture will nourish your heart. Read slowly, even just one Psalm or one promise. Let God’s voice be louder than your weariness.
I once fasted for a week and realized halfway through that I was just skipping food, not truly seeking God. I was tired, cranky, and distracted. But once I slowed down and gave God my attention, the fast changed me from the inside out. That’s one of the reasons I built Holy Focus, because fasting isn’t about performance, it’s about presence.
Fasting will humble you, and that’s the point. When you feel weak, irritated, or tempted, don’t shame yourself. Invite God in and remember 2 Corinthians 12:9: “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”
Fasting is about opening your heart. It’s not focused on proving your discipline on how little you eat, but on how deeply you listen. When you fast with focus, every hunger pain becomes a prayer, and every quiet moment becomes a space for God to reach you. Let the discomfort lead you closer to God. The real feast isn’t at the end of your fast. It’s in the presence of the Lord Almighty who’s been with you the whole way.
