More Ideas on What to Fast?

One of the resources Ashley shared with the church to commemorate Lent was Tsh Oxenreider’s book, Bitter and Sweet. In it, she gives a very helpful breakdown of ideas of what you could fast. I share those below to stir your imagination.

Sustenance

  • Sugar

  • Coffee

  • Soda

  • Caffeine

  • Alcohol

  • Chocolate

  • Meat

  • One meal a day

  • One day of eating per week

  • A favorite meal

Substances

  • Tech devices

  • The Internet

  • Video games

  • Social media

  • Streaming services

  • A particular show (or genre)

  • Podcasts or apps

  • Makeup

  • Your pillow

  • Your mirror

Practices

  • Buying anything beyond necessities

  • Speaking with sarcasm

  • Taking the closest parking spot

  • Swearing

  • Using electric lights during the day

  • Taking hot showers

  • Sleeping in

  • Driving to places less than two miles away

  • Reading books newer than 50 years old

  • Eating at restaurants

Matt Wireman