Spiritual fasting with diabetes

There seems to be a new move of God in the Body of Christ and a growing hunger for a deeper and more powerful relationship with Christ. Even as I write this article, thousands of men and women in North America and around the world are turning to prayer and fasting as they seek God and His wisdom for their lives.

But can you fast if you have diabetes? That’s a question I’m regularly asked on Daniel Fast’s Blog that I started on WordPress in December 2007. The answer is a resounding “Yes!” In fact, many have reported to me that they were cured of their type 2 diabetes as a result of changing their eating habits during the Daniel Fast. The Daniel Fast is a partial fast, normally practiced for 21 consecutive days (you can learn more about the Daniel Fast by following the links at the end of this article).

I always encourage people with diabetes to contact their healthcare professional before doing any fasting. Depending on the severity of the illness, usually only minor adjustments should be made to Daniel’s Fast Food List, if any. The Daniel Fast is actually a very healthy way of eating and therefore almost always results in better health for the individual, along with a deeper relationship with God.

I also emphasize to readers that fasting is not necessarily about the foods you eat or don’t eat. Rather, it is about your heart and that you are participating in a spiritual fast to draw closer to the Lord. God tests your heart, so if you need to eat more protein or consume more calories for health concerns, you can still fast successfully.

On the other hand, if you hear yourself saying, “I can’t give up coffee,” and then adjust the fast so that you can have your morning java … then that attitude in your heart will not necessarily bring you successful fasting results.

Spiritual fasting is denying the body food for a spiritual purpose. It should never harm the body, but rather bring health to your body, soul, and spirit.

If you have diabetes, I encourage you to learn more about the Daniel Fast by visiting the Daniel Fast’s Blog. There you will find almost everything you need for a successful spiritual fast that will increase your faith and lead you to a deeper and more lasting relationship with Christ.