The Adjustment of Fasting

Reflect & Share Questions

by Robert C. Stone

  1. What has been your experience in fasting?

    1. Lessons learned?
    2. Any funny experiences?
    3. Answers to prayer?
    4. When do you seem the most motivated to fast?
    5. What scares you about fasting?
    6. What attracts you to fasting and prayer?

  2. Which of the fasts mentioned here do you think you might want to try in the future? Why? When?

    1. Why is prayer a needed partner to fasting?
    2. Go over each of the aims for fasting; discuss/meditate on why each is important to you, to your small group, or to the church.
    3. Can you think of a good reason for your small group or the church to fast together? What safeguards should we take?

  3. Do you think you need to fast now?

  4. What are your reasons?