Fasting has been instituted by many different religions and for many different reasons. So what makes a believer in the God of the bible and of Jesus Christ, fast different? There seems to be more to getting God's attention while fasting other than turning down our plates. In this study we will take a walk through the scriptures and see how God responded when fasting was instituted. We will look at what actions caused God to react in response to fasting. We will also explore the physical benefits of fasting and how having a lifestyle of fasting may prevent chronic illness.