Most believers have heard about fasting.
Few truly understand its biblical purpose.
Discover the spiritual power, historical roots, and practical wisdom behind fasting practiced by Moses, the prophets, Jesus Christ, and the early church.
Why Biblical Fasting Still Matters Today
For centuries the people of God understood fasting as a sacred discipline of humility, consecration, and divine alignment.
Yet in many modern churches the practice has either been misunderstood, neglected, or reduced to a mere dietary exercise.
Scripture reveals something far greater.
Fasting is not punishment.
Fasting is not starvation.
Fasting is not spiritual performance.
Fasting is intentional surrender.
From Moses on Mount Sinai…
to Esther saving a nation…
to Daniel receiving prophetic revelation…
to Jesus preparing for ministry…
Fasting has always been a gateway to clarity, breakthrough, and spiritual authority.
In Your Guide to Biblical Fasting, Dr. Gary L. Cordon, Sr. walks readers through the biblical foundations of fasting using careful scriptural study, pastoral wisdom, and practical application.
Readers will discover:
• The origin of fasting in the Garden of Eden
• Why appetite became humanity’s first spiritual test
• How fasting restores spiritual sensitivity
• The connection between fasting, obedience, and divine purpose
• How to begin a biblical fast safely and effectively
Because when believers understand fasting correctly, they begin to experience what Scripture promises:
Joel 2:12–13 (KJV)
“Therefore also now, saith the Lord, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning.”
Fasting is not about impressing God.
It is about returning to Him.
From the Author
“Throughout Scripture, appetite has been the battlefield between obedience and rebellion.
The first temptation was about food, and the first victory of Jesus in the wilderness was also about food.
When believers understand this pattern, fasting becomes more than a religious act.
It becomes a strategy for spiritual victory.”
— Dr. Gary L. Cordon, Sr.
Not About Food, It’s About Alignment With God
Biblical Foundations
Learn where fasting appears throughout Scripture and why it remains essential for believers today.
Spiritual Clarity
Discover how fasting strengthens prayer and helps believers discern the will of God.
Practical Guidance
Understand how to prepare for a fast and how to practice fasting safely and effectively.
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