24 Hours of Fasting for Strength, Clarity, and the Power of Sacrifice

Jared Riecke • April 17, 2025

Reclaiming Strength

Tomorrow, I’m observing a 24-hour fast for physical discipline, as well as for something deeper. It’s Good Friday, a day that holds profound spiritual meaning to us believers. As I commit to a day without food, I’m reminded that fasting is about realignment and isn’t about deprivation.


Fasting is one of the oldest human practices. It shows up across many different cultures for thousands of years and is practiced by many religions. As part of the  carnivore lifestyle, it also serves as a powerful tool for healing, focus, and metabolic reset.


When paired with prayer, reflection, and gratitude, a fast becomes a return to God and a break from food dependency.


Why Fast for 24 Hours?

Even one day without food gives your body a break from digestion and a chance to reset. Some of the benefits include:


  • Improved insulin sensitivity
  • Mental clarity and focus
  • Lower inflammation
  • Accelerated fat-burning
  • Spiritual awareness and humility


A 24-hour fast pushes your body into a state of ketosis and autophagy, where it burns fat for fuel and the body begins to repair itself. Beyond the physical, it also clears your mind and forces you to confront habits, patterns, and cravings head-on.


And when done intentionally, especially on a day like Good Friday, it becomes an offering. A way to participate, in a small way, in a much bigger story.


A Time to Remember

On Good Friday, we remember the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. It’s a day of mourning, reflection, and reverence where Christians reflect on the price paid for our freedom and salvation.


Fasting on this day isn’t considered a requirement, but a way to honor the sacrifice by offering one of our own.


In a world that constantly feeds us (literally and spiritually), choosing to step away from food for 24 hours is a radical act. It says, “I don’t need constant consumption. I need truth. I need stillness. I need God.”


Tips for a 24-Hour Fast

  • Drink plenty of water – Stay hydrated
  • Add sea salt – Helps with electrolytes
  • Pray or meditate – Use the hunger as a reminder to reflect
  • Break the fast with intention – A clean carnivore meal (like steak & eggs) is ideal


A Stronger You, Inside and Out

Fasting isn’t easy. That’s the point. It teaches you discipline as it reveals your true hunger. It reminds you that strength isn’t found in the next bite, but in the choices you make when no one’s watching. Whether you fast for spiritual reasons, metabolic health, or both, just know that your body was made for this. You were made to withstand, to persevere, and to grow stronger through discomfort.


Friday, I’m choosing that discomfort as a form of worship, sacrifice and improvement. As a way to get closer to God, and closer to the man I’m becoming.

One day. One fast. One step closer.


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