On the Podcast: Fasting

What have you heard about or experienced with fasting? This is not a common practice in our western culture, but through this week’s episodes, I think we’ll come to find out that it’s a very important one.

Ep. 44: Fasting with Asheritah Ciuciu

In this episode, Val talks with author Asheritah Ciuciu about fasting. This is a practice that can seem mysterious or ancient. Through this conversation we begin to see the purpose of fasting in our modern day lives and specific examples of what God can do when we’re faithful to obey this command.

Asheritah Ciuciu is a bestselling author, national speaker, and host of the Prayers of REST podcast. A Romanian missionary kid, she’s passionate about helping women all over the world find joy in Jesus through creative and consistent time in God’s Word.

Asheritah is married to her high school sweetheart and together they raised their three spunky kids in NE Ohio.

Asheritah’s Website | Asheritah’s Instagram | Asheritah’s Podcast

Highlights from today’s episode:

• [1:44] Asheritah’s current prayer routine
• [8:29] Why we should fast
• [13:26] Important aspects of fasting
• [24:30] Things other than food that you might fast from
• [32:30] A memorable fasting moment
• [40:15] What role feasting plays in fasting

Things mentioned in today’s episode:

• Full by Asheritah Ciuciu
• Prayer Journal by Val Marie Paper
• Prayers of Rest podcast
• A Hunger for God by John Piper
• The 40-Day Sugar Fast by Wendy Speake
• Pray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie Woerner

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Ep. 45: How to Pair Prayer and Fasting

Fasting is a unique and vital way to unplug from the world and plug into the Lord.

So let’s talk through several common questions that come up about fasting.

• Can I fast from anything?
• Why don’t we fast?
• Why should we fast?
• In what circumstances should we fast?
• How should we fast?

Things mentioned in today’s episode:

• Pray Confidently and Consistently by Valerie Woerner
• Rees Howells Intercessor by Norman Grubb
• God’s Chosen Fast by Arthur Wallis
• A Beginner’s Guide to Fasting by Valerie Woerner
• Springboard Prayers by Valerie Woerner

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Ep. 46: a prayer for fasting

After this week’s episodes, we hope you’re ready to give fasting a try. Here is a prayer you can pray as you enter this practice.

• Confess why fasting feels like such a sacrifice.
• Share with the Lord why you are fasting today.
• Pray for eyes to see what the Lord does during your fast.
• Lift up to praise God and let Him know why it’s worth it to you to do this.

VERSES:

• 2 Chronicles 20:3
• Matthew 17:19-21

If you enjoyed this prayer, it has been adapted from my book Springboard Prayers. If you were encouraged by it and would like 124 other prayers to read when you don’t have the words, grab a copy at valmariepaper.com.

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