Ten Points on Fasting
1. Headaches, bad breath and a run down feeling are signs the fast is working. This is part of the purifying process of the body. The headaches usually cease after about three days and the hunger ceases to be a problem after about five days.
2. Fasting will not impair your health. Throughout history, fasting has been prescribed for healing of various bodily conditions.
3. Fasting will increase your faith. Fasting and faith are first cousins. You take in food and you speak out faith through the same member of your body (Romans 10:8-10).
4. Drink plenty of fluids. Water should be taken in large amounts each day. Juices without sugar content may also be consumed with moderation.
5. The hardest day of fasting is day one. It is best to start by fasting the evening meal. This gives you a “jump” on the first day. It will get easier after the third and fifth days as your body is cleansed from the “toxins” that have built up over time. After the fifth day, you will not be as hungry anymore and you will begin to have more energy.
6. Fasting strengthens your inner will. When Jesus fasted for 40 days, He was greatly tempted by the devil, but He overcame him by the Word of God and His own will.
7. During the fast focus on the Word. You will find that when you are physically hungry, you can receive a physical satisfaction by reading the Word.
8. Make your prayers specific. Write down your prayer needs and objectives and keep a record of the answers and progress of your prayers.
9. The victory often comes when the fast is over. The power of the Spirit came on Christ after the fast ended.
10. Use wisdom in ending the fast. DO NOT TAKE SOLID FOODS RIGHT
AWAY. Start with the very lightest of foods, such as jello, broth and soups
for the first day or two. Then you may progress to broiled meat, fresh fruits
and veggies.