1. To Draw Closer to God Fasting quiets distractions and helps you become more sensitive to God’s voice. By denying your flesh, you focus your spirit on prayer and communion with Him (James 4:8; Matthew 6:17-18). 2. For Spiritual Breakthrough & Deliverance Fasting is often linked with breakthroughs in Scripture—chains breaking, clarity coming, and oppression lifting. Isaiah 58:6 calls fasting “loosing the bands of wickedness” and “breaking every yoke.” 3. To Strengthen Prayer Fasting intensifies prayer. It doesn’t “force” God’s hand, but it aligns your heart more deeply with His will. In the book of Daniel (Daniel 9:3), Daniel fasted while praying for revelation and understanding. 4. For Repentance & Humility Throughout the Bible, fasting accompanies repentance. It’s an outward sign of inward humility before God (Joel 2:12-13; Jonah 3:5-10). 5. To Seek Guidance & Direction Before major decisions, God’s people often fasted (Acts 13:2–3). Fasting still helps believers h...