Jesus Christ exemplified the doctrine of fasting to us. This collection explains how fasting invites the spirit of inspiration and understanding and how it better prepares us to resist temptation and hear God’s voice.

Chapter 11: Jesus Is Tempted

Christ comes to the twelve disciples when they are fasting and praying. He teaches them the gospel and tells them to write down his words. He promises each of the Twelve distinct blessings.

Chapter 47: Jesus Christ Blesses His Disciples

A short clip from the Jerry Foote Family video showing the benefits of the fast offering and how it can help those who are in need.

Fast Offerings - The Jerry Foote Family

Excerpt from President Henry B. Erying’s talk “Is Not This the Fast That I Have Chosen?” He discusses the blessings of the fast and the story of a humble woman who pays a generous fast offering.

Fast Offerings: A Simple Commandment with a Marvelous Promise

A father in Romania teaches his daughter about the importance of fasting and donating a generous fast offering, even when you don’t have much. To learn more, go to fasting.lds.org.

Fasting: Romania, Paun Family

A California widow explains how fast offerings helped her in a time of need—and how important it is that she donates a generous fast offering now. To learn more, go to Fasting.lds.org.

Fasting: Simi Valley Widow

Amanda, a young single adult attending a YSA ward in Los Angeles, talks about how fasting plays a part in her life. To learn more, go to Fasting.lds.org.

Fasting: Young Single Adult Ward, Amanda

If we are to prosper rather than perish, we must gain a vision of ourselves as the Savior sees us.

Having the Vision to Do

Members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints contribute fast offerings to provide for the welfare of people of all faiths in their times of need.

Jerry Foote Family

Isaiah testifies that an understanding of the truth comes after fasting and praying.

Search for Truth—Isaiah

(Isaiah 58) A young man recounts a lesson learned from his youth.

Wherefore Have We Fasted

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