ENCOURAGEMENT ROOTED IN SCRIPTURE, LED BY FAITH

As busy Christian women, our days are already full. Work deadlines. School runs. Ministry commitments. Meals to cook. Messages to reply to. The idea of adding fasting into your life can feel overwhelming before you even start. But here’s the beautiful truth: Fasting is not about adding pressure to your life. It’s about creating space for God within it. If your heart longs for deeper intimacy with Him, you are already ready to begin.

Whether you’re fasting as a beginner, joining a church-wide fast, or seeking personal breakthrough, these fasting Bible verses will guide your spirit every step of the way and provide you with scriptures to meditate on while fasting.

We are used to doing, fixing, responding, and filling space. Yet biblical womanhood reminds us that intimacy with God is often cultivated not through words alone, but through quiet presence. Lent is a sacred invitation to slow down and rediscover the beauty of simply being with God. “Be still, and know that I am God.” - Psalm 46:10 This knowing comes not from striving, but from surrender.

Fasting can feel intimidating, especially for Christian women who already feel stretched thin. Yet Scripture presents fasting not as punishment, but as invitation. In biblical womanhood, fasting is not about proving spiritual strength. It is about cultivating spiritual desire. During Lent, fasting gently helps us loosen our grip on what fills us so we can more fully receive God.