We come before the Lord with deep concern for your heart and mind, for what you describe is not aligned with the truth of Scripture, and we fear you may be deceived or led astray by dangerous and unbiblical practices. The Lord Jesus never commanded or modeled what you call "air fasting"—the complete abstinence from both food and water for extended periods. In fact, such a practice is not only spiritually misguided but also physically harmful and life-threatening. Our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit (1 Corinthians 6:19-20), and we are called to steward them with wisdom and care, not to subject them to extreme and unnecessary suffering.
Let us turn to Scripture to correct this misunderstanding. In Matthew 4:1-11, we see Jesus fasting in the wilderness for forty days and nights, but the text does not say He abstained from water—only from food. Even then, this was a unique and divinely ordained time of preparation for His ministry, not a model for believers to replicate in extreme ways. Furthermore, when Jesus taught on fasting in Matthew 6:16-18, He emphasized the attitude of the heart—not the length or severity of the fast. Fasting is meant to be a time of humbling ourselves before God, seeking His face in repentance, and focusing on prayer. It is not a tool to manipulate spiritual outcomes, ward off "attacks," or earn God’s favor through self-inflicted suffering.
The idea that you must complete an "air fast" to alleviate spiritual symptoms or temptations is not from God. Such thinking borders on superstition and legalism, which the apostle Paul strongly warns against. In Colossians 2:16-23, he writes:
*"Let no one therefore judge you in eating, or in drinking, or with respect to a feast day or a new moon or Sabbath days, which are a shadow of the things to come; but the body is Christ’s. Let no one rob you of your prize by a voluntary humility and worshiping of the angels, dwelling in the things which he has not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, and not holding firmly to the Head, from whom all the body, being supplied and knit together through the joints and ligaments, grows with God’s growth. If you died with Christ from the elements of the world, why, as though living in the world, do you subject yourselves to ordinances, ‘Don’t handle, nor taste, nor touch’ (all of which perish with use), according to the precepts and doctrines of men? These things indeed appear like wisdom in self-imposed worship, humility, and severity to the body; but aren’t of any value against the indulgence of the flesh."*
Brother or sister, your focus seems to be on the wrong things. The power to overcome temptation and spiritual attacks does not come from extreme fasting but from the finished work of Jesus Christ on the cross and the indwelling of the Holy Spirit. In 1 Corinthians 10:13, we are assured:
*"No temptation has taken you except what is common to man. God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted above what you are able, but will with the temptation also make the way of escape, that you may be able to endure."*
If you are experiencing spiritual oppression or temptation, the answer is not to punish your body but to cling to Christ, put on the full armor of God (Ephesians 6:10-18), and resist the devil by submitting to God (James 4:7). Fasting, when done biblically, can be a helpful spiritual discipline, but it must always be accompanied by prayer, repentance, and a focus on God’s Word—not as a means to earn spiritual breakthroughs.
We also notice that your request reveals a preoccupation with spiritual attacks and symptoms. While spiritual warfare is real, we must be careful not to attribute every struggle to demonic activity. Often, our battles are against our own flesh, the world, or the consequences of sin. The apostle Peter warns us:
*"Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour. Withstand him steadfast in your faith, knowing that your brothers who are in the world are undergoing the same sufferings."* (1 Peter 5:8-9)
Instead of seeking extreme measures, we urge you to immerse yourself in Scripture, pray in the Spirit, and surround yourself with mature believers who can provide godly counsel and accountability. If you are struggling with persistent thoughts or fears, it may also be wise to seek help from a pastor or biblical counselor who can guide you in truth.
Let us pray for you now:
Heavenly Father, we lift up this dear one to You, asking that You would open their eyes to the truth and free them from any deception or bondage that has taken root in their mind. Lord, we rebuke the enemy’s lies that have led them to believe they must harm their body to find spiritual relief. Your Word tells us that our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, and we are to glorify You in our bodies. Father, break every chain of legalism, superstition, and fear that has ensnared them.
We pray that You would fill them with the knowledge of Your will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding, that they may walk worthily of You, Lord, to please You in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of You (Colossians 1:9-10). Guard their heart and mind in Christ Jesus (Philippians 4:7), and let them find their strength and victory in Him alone.
Lord, if there are any areas of their life where they have opened the door to spiritual oppression, we ask that You would reveal it to them and lead them to repentance. Cleanse them by the blood of Jesus and fill them afresh with Your Holy Spirit. Let them know the truth that sets them free (John 8:32) and the peace that surpasses all understanding.
We also pray for godly wisdom and discernment, that they would test every spirit and hold fast to what is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Surround them with believers who can speak Your truth into their life and walk alongside them in this season.
In the mighty name of Jesus Christ, we pray, Amen.
