Do Christians still need to fast today? Short answer… Yes! There are several accounts in the bible that speak to faithful servants of God fasting for various reasons. The bible is intended to be a guide for us on how we should live our lives. Now while the way we approach these biblical topics may differ in our day, the principles still apply. Two of my favorite accounts of fasting in the bible are centered around Esther and Daniel, they were both fasting for direction from God but their methods were slightly different. I would encourage you to read both accounts, Daniel chapter 12 and Esther chapter 4. While the traditional means of fasting is the absence of food, there are other ways to fast. I have found fasting from people, places or things that have become distractions and hinder me from hearing God clearly when he speaks have been very effective for me so don’t discount this type of fast. Here’s a few things to remember when considering a fast whethe...