Fasting For Kids

Give up | Fill Up

Fasting is a way we empty ourselves of our own desires and distractions that keep us from God and let Him fill us up. It’s a way we grow in our dependence on Him and in our faith. We don’t recommend kids fasting from meals, but there are safe ways kids can fast. Instead of just giving something up, we encourage kids to spend that time allowing God to fill them up with something to help them grow in Him.

Here’s how it works

Each kid has been given 2 cups: one that says GIVE UP and one that says FILL UP. They will draw a slip of paper from each cup and give up something and replace that with something they can do to grow closer to God.

When we deny ourselves and empty ourselves of things we are dependent on and distractions, we can be filled with a new faith and strength in the Lord. The cups will help kids have fun and tactile way to enter a fast. We pray that this is a positive experience for kids as they grow deeper in their faith.