...Ye Shall Continue In Prayer And Fasting From This Time Forth (D&C 88:76)
Fasting Lessons, Songs & Activities for Kids
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This list of Fasting activities is perfect for primary lessons, family home evenings,
Fasting brings us closer to Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ.
Fasting prepares us to pray with greater power.
Fasting teaches self-control.
Fasting gives us spiritual power.
Fasting and prayer can strengthen my testimony.
Fasting demonstrates my dependence on the Lord.
Law of Consecration
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Explain that prayer is one way we can receive the guidance of the Holy Ghost, but Heavenly Father has told us of something else we can do to help us feel even closer to him when we pray. To find what this is (fasting), read Doctrine and Covenants 88:76.
Read Isaiah 58:6-7.
Fasting Activity Pages
WHAT YOU NEED:
Fasting Activity Pages - in the printables library
After your lesson on fasting, give each child this page to fill out and do this week.
Let them trace and color the fasting scripture page as well.
Fasting Folder Game
Incorporate the FASTING FOLDER GAME into your lesson - which will teach your kids the Who's, What's, Where's, When's, Why's and How's of fasting. Also appropriate for older ages with suggested scriptures and questions.
FASTING WHO'S:
WHO CAN WE FAST FOR?
3 Ne 27:1-3
Exodus 34:27-28
Acts 13:2-3
Alma 6:6
Alma 17:9
Who Should fast?
FASTING WHEN, WHERE'S & WHYS:
When can we fast?
When is Fast Sunday?
Where can we fast?
Wen we fast, what else do we do besides go without food?
Why does Heavenly Father command us to fast as well as pray?
Why should we fast?
FASTING HOW'S:
How often can I fast?
How do we fast?
How much do we give for fast offering?
How does our attitude influence our experience when we fast?
How should we act while we are fasting?
How long should I fast?
FASTING WHAT'S:
What are fast offerings?
What are some reasons to fast?
What are fast offerings used for?
What does it mean to fast?
What is Fast Sunday?
What does fasting show Heavenly Father and Jesus Christ?
What blessings can we receive when we fast properly?
Have the children draw a picture of someone they might want to fast for.
Have kids sing along as they color and draw.
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Fasting Song
Tune: London Bridge
I can fast for (person), (person), (person),
I can fast for (person), yes, I can!
Fasting means I skip two meals,
Skip two meals, skip two meals.
Fasting means I skip two meals,
And pray with purpose true!
I can fast for the poor,
For the poor, for the poor.
I can fast for the poor and give generously!
Fasting shows God that I care,
That I care, that I care.
Fasting shows God that I care.
Yes, I do!
Prayers In The Scriptures Matching Card Game
This simple matching game reinforces the stories of PRAYERS IN THE SCRIPTURES, of those who prayed in the scriptures, why they prayed, and what the outcome was and makes a great addition to any lesson on prayer.
Read the situations on the cards and match with the correct people.
Other Examples of People Who Fasted in the Scriptures
Old Testament Fasting:
Moses fasted 40 days on behalf of Israel’s sin: Deuteronomy 9:9, 18, 25-29; 10:10.
Moses fasted upon the mount. Exodus 34:28
David fasted and mourned the death of Saul: 2 Samuel 1:12.
David fasted and mourned the death of Abner: 2 Samuel 3:35.
David fasted and mourned the death of his child: 2 Samuel 12:16.
Elijah fasted 40 days after fleeing from Jezebel: 1 Kings 19:7-18.
Ahab fasted and humbled himself before God: 1 Kings 21:27-29.
Darius fasted in concern for Daniel: Daniel 6:18-24.
Daniel fasted on behalf of Judah's sin while reading Jeremiah’s prophecy: Daniel 9:1-19.
Daniel fasted regarding a mysterious vision from God: Daniel 10:3-13.
Esther fasted on behalf of her people: Esther 4:13-16.
Ezra and his people fasted and prayed for guidance in taking temple treasures to Jerusalem from Babylon. They were delivered from the hands of enemies and thieves and arrived safely in Jerusalem: Ezra 8: heading, Ezra 8:21–24, 28–31.
Ezra fasted and wept for the sins of the returning remnant: Ezra 10:6-17.
Nehemiah fasted and mourned over the broken walls of Jerusalem: Nehemiah 1:4-2:10.
The people of Ninevah fasted after hearing the message of Jonah: Jonah 3.
Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, called the people together in prayer and fasting when their enemies came to battle. They were promised victory, and they won without having to fight: 2 Chr. 20:1–3, 13–24.
New Testament Fasting:
Anna fasted for the redemption of Jerusalem through the coming Messiah: Luke 2:37.
Jesus fasted 40 days before his temptation and the beginning of his ministry: Matthew 4:1-11.
The disciples of John the Baptist fasted: Matthew 9:14-15.
The elders in Antioch fasted before sending off Paul and Barnabas: Acts 13:1-5.
Apostles needed prayer and fasting to perform miracles: Matthew 17:14–21.
Cornelius fasted and sought God’s plan of salvation: Acts 10:30.
Paul fasted three days after his Damascus Road encounter: Acts 9:9.
Paul fasted 14 days while at sea on a sinking ship: Acts 27:33-34.
Book of Mormon/D&C Fasting:
Alma 5:45–46 (Alma fasted and prayed for a testimony of the truth.)
Alma 6:6 (The righteous gathered to fast and pray.)
Alma 17:2–3 (The sons of Mosiah were valiant and powerful missionaries because of fasting and prayer).
Helaman 3:33–35 (The members of the Church fasted and prayed often.)
3 Nephi 27:1–2 (The disciples were united in mighty prayer and fasting.)
Doctrine and Covenants 59:3–14 (Perfect fasting.)
Doctrine and Covenants 88:76, 119 (Continue in prayer and fasting.)
An Instructive Article on the Different Types of Fasting (petitionary, following a death, preparatory, religious exercise)
Fasting is a principle of problem solving. Note that the footnote for the word “fasting” in Mark 9:29 is “problem solving.” Perhaps the child himself is struggling with something that “goeth not out but by prayer and fasting” (Matthew 17:21). You may want to join with a child in fasting about a big problem they face or a big question for which they need answers.
