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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 42 MIN

The Real Goal of Fasting

from Oasis Church Message Podcast

What is the real purpose of fasting?Many people think fasting is about giving something up to get something from God. But the Bible shows us a different picture. The goal of fasting isn’t to twist God’s arm or prove how spiritual we are. The real goal of fasting is to get closer to Him.In this message, we talk about why our attention drifts so easily in a world full of noise, notifications, and distractions, and how practices like prayer and fasting help refocus our hearts on God. Fasting isn’t mainly about what you remove from your life. It’s about making room for God and learning to desire Him more than the things competing for your attention.We also walk through the Lord’s Prayer as a simple, practical model for how to pray—showing how prayer connects us to God’s power and deepens our relationship with Him.If you’ve ever struggled to stay focused in prayer or wondered what fasting is really supposed to accomplish, this message will help you rediscover the heart behind these powerful spiritual practices.Subscribe for more messages and resources from Oasis Church.

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What is the real purpose of fasting?Many people think fasting is about giving something up to get something from God. But the Bible shows us a different picture. The goal of fasting isn’t to twist God’s arm or prove how spiritual we are. The real...

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