Fasting is not once in a while ,but is a life time choice.
Joel 2:12
Now, therefore says the Lord, Turn to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.
The word, turn, means to return to the point of departure.
What is fasting?
Fasting is the free -will abstinence of foods for the purpose of seeking God's presence and deepening one's relationshipwith him.
Fasting is not...
Fasting is not the avoidance of food to lose weight:It should not be done as a strategy to get something done ,to satisfy one's personal desires, or to gain man's attention. Fasting should not be done unless it is to seek God in prayer at a greater level. (Isaiah 58:3)
Different kinds of fast..
Water
Liquid
Total Fast
Total and complete elimination of food for a period of time ( over 24 hours).It can be done Two ways :eliminating solid food and only ingesting water or completely eliminating all foods and liquids.
Seek guidence of the Holy Spirit and your doctor if you are on medications.
When should we fast?
We should fast at all times. Fasting should be a lifestyle choice. Jesus said, when you fast, He never said, If you fast.(Matthew 6:16
when we fast, pray,study the word, meditate on life,and most important ,spend time alone with God
Give Alms to the poor.(Isaiah 58:6-7)