Fasting Scriptures

1Ki 21:9 In those letters she wrote: "Proclaim a day of fasting and seat Naboth in a prominent place among the people.

Ne 9:1 On the twenty-fourth day of the same month, the Israelites gathered together, fasting and wearing sackcloth and having dust on their heads.

Es 4:3 In every province to which the edict and order of the king came, there was great mourning among the Jews, with fasting, weeping and wailing. Many lay in sackcloth and ashes.

Es 9:31 to establish these days of Purim at their designated times, as Mordecai the Jew and Queen Esther had decreed for them, and as they had established for themselves and their descendants in regard to their times of fasting and lamentation.

Ps 35:13 Yet when they were ill, I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. When my prayers returned to me unanswered,

Ps 109:24 My knees give way from fasting; my body is thin and gaunt.

Isa 58:3 `Why have we fasted,' they say, `and you have not seen it? Why have we humbled ourselves, and you have not noticed?' "Yet on the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers.

Isa 58:4 Your fasting ends in quarrelling and strife, and in striking each other with wicked fists. You cannot fast as you do today and expect your voice to be heard on high.

Isa 58:6 "Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?

Jer 36:6 So you go to the house of the LORD on a day of fasting and read to the people from the scroll the words of the LORD that you wrote as I dictated. Read them to all the people of Judah who come in from their towns.

Jer 36:9 In the ninth month of the fifth year of Jehoiakim son of Josiah king of Judah, a time of fasting before the LORD was proclaimed for all the people in Jerusalem and those who had come from the towns of Judah.

Da 9:3 So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes.

Joe 2:12 "Even now," declares the LORD, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning."

Mt 4:2 After fasting for forty days and forty nights, he was hungry.

Mt 6:16 "When you fast, do not look sombre as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full.

Mt 6:18 so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.

Mr 2:18 Now John's disciples and the Pharisees were fasting. Some people came and asked Jesus, "How is it that John's disciples and the disciples of the Pharisees are fasting, but yours are not?"

Mr 9:29 He replied, "This kind can come out only by prayer."

Lu 2:37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshipped night and day, fasting and praying.

Ac 13:2 While they were worshipping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, "Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them."

Ac 14:23 Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust.

While you are fasting it is a good idea to detox.  "The Lemonade Diet" is one method of doing that.  Pray and ask God if it's for you. 

The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs
also known as The Lemonade Diet or The Lemonade Fast

Purpose:
To dissolve and eliminate toxins and congestion that have formed in any part of the body.
To cleanse the kidneys and the digestive system.
To purify the glands and cells throughout the entire body.
To eliminate all unusable waste and hardened material in the joints and muscles.
To relieve pressure and irritation in the nerves, arteries, and blood vessels.
To build a healthy blood stream.
To keep youth and elasticity regardless of our years.
To purify mind, thoughts and to get in touch with your spirit.

WHEN TO USE IT?
When sickness has developed-for all acute and chronic conditions.
When the digestive system needs a rest and a cleansing.
When overweight has become a problem.
When better assimilation and building of body tissue is needed.
When you need to make an important decision.
When you need to have clear mind and clear thoughts.
When you feel like fasting.

HOW OFTEN?
Follow the diet for a minimum of 10 days or more-up to 40 days and beyond may be safely followed for extremely serious cases. The diet has all the nutrition needed during this time. Three to four times a year will do wonders for keeping the body in a normal healthy conditions. The diet may be undertaken more frequently for serious conditions.

HOW TO MAKE IT?
2 Tablespoons lemon or lime juice (approx. ½ lemon)
2 Tablespoons genuine maple syrup Grade B or C (Not maple flavored sugar syrup)
1/10 Teaspoon cayenne pepper (red pepper) or to taste
Water, medium hot
Combine the juice, maple syrup, and cayenne pepper in a 10 oz. glass and fill with medium hot water. (Cold water may be used if preferred.)

Use fresh (organic) lemons or limes only, never canned lemon or lime juice nor frozen lemonade or frozen juice.
This is not all. You also need to do something for your bowel movements.
Fasting on liquids will, in most people, promote stagnation of feces in the large intestine. (you will loose the need to move bowel.)
One thing suggested is salt water flush.

What is a salt water flush? (SWF)
It is traditinal Ayurveda intestinal and body cleanse.
Prior to Cleanse
If you have problems with constipation, please clean your bowls with a safe herbal laxative (i.e. senna or garcinia) or with enema/colonics, for one or two days before this cleanse.

Salt-Water Flush Recipe
1 quart (1 Liter) Water - boil to tea drinking temperature
2 Level TEASPOONS Natural, Unrefined Sea Salt (no additives)
Juice from a Lime/Lemon - if required to offset the taste
16oz (1/2 Liter) Serving Cup
Alarm Clock - set to sunrise

Salt from a natural source (like natural unrefined sea salt) is better for cleaning the body than refined and iodized salt. Natural unrefined Sea salt (without harmfull additives) is the best choice. Grounded Unrefined Rock Salt can also be used in absence of Unrefined Sea salt.
YES!!! You should drink 1 Quart (1 Liter) in one sitting, every morning, at sunrise.

Are there people who should not follow this diet?
Yes. If you have no at least one bowel movement per day, you need first to get to that point with diet and exercises, before you start fasting. If you are unable to tolerate lemon juice, or you are unable to tolerate maple syrup (chronic severe candidasis), or you are unable to tolerate sea salt, Master Cleanser is not for you!

The only way to find out if you are able to go on this diet is to try it for a day or two, or three. After that time, you will know.

To find more info on this diet, you are advised to read the book:The Master Cleanser by Stanley Burroughs
I got this info from this website: 

Another website with information on the Master Cleanse fast...

PREPARING SPIRITUALLY

Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).

PREPARING PHYSICALLY

If you have health concerns, consult your doctor prior to beginning a fast and explain what you plan to do. This is especially important if you take prescription medications or have a chronic ailment. Some people should never fast without professional supervision.

HOW TO BEGIN

Start with a clear goal. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties?  Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.

DECIDING WHAT TO FAST

What you fast is up to you. It may be a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and drank only water. You could even fast watching television or something else that would be a sacrifice from your normal activities. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.

DECIDING HOW LONG

You may fast as long as you like. Most people can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.

WHAT TO EXPECT

When you fast, your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity, and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus' example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God's face.

HOW TO END

Don't overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid foods gradually and eat smaller portions or snacks.

Most of the fasts mentioned in the Bible were public fasts initiated by the priests; Jesus gave us the model for private fasts in Matthew 6:16-18; 9:14-15. Whether you are beginning a private fast, or fasting corporately as we do each year at Free Chapel, I believe you will find these tips helpful.

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Quick Tips For FASTING

The material above is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose, provide  medical advice, or to take the place of medical advice and treatment from your personal physician. The author in no way claims to be a medical doctor. Readers are advised to consult qualified health professionals regarding fasting and/or treatment of their specific medical problems.