Fasting & Feasting: 40 Devotions to Satisfy the Hungry Heart

by Erin Davis

Does your relationship with food come as a constant source of regret, frustration, and shame? Or does it feel like a God-given blessing? Do you bounce between the two sometimes, in a love/hate relationship with food?

Whether it’s a warm croissant, a bright bowl of fruit, a piece of cake, or a steaming cup of coffee put in front of her, author and Bible teacher Erin Davis has experienced all sorts of complicated responses to food, too. She's discovered that God’s Word celebrates food as a gift while simultaneously inviting us to surrender every area of our lives— including what we put on our plates. Rather than the yo-yo of loving food versus hating it, Erin invites you to accept Scripture’s invitation into a different, nourishing, and refreshing rhythm.

In this 40-day filled with heartfelt reflections on key passages of Scripture (and a few inspirational stories thrown in for good measure!), you’ll learn just how satisfying it is to join in the biblical rhythms of fasting and feasting.

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224 pages, Hardcover

Published September 6, 2022

About the author

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Erin Davis is a popular speaker, author, and blogger, Erin is passionately committed to sharing God's truth with others. She is the author of several books including Graffiti: Learning to See the Art in Ourselves, True Princess: Embracing Humility in an All About Me World, Beyond Bath Time, and the One Girl Series. Erin lives on a small farm in the midwest with her husband and kids. When she's not writing, you can find her herding goats, chickens, and children.

Reviews

[Flora · Rating 5 out of 5]

I fully intend to go through this devotional more slowly as someone who has a rather intense relationship with food due to the need to stick to a therapeutic diet. The first few day's entries already gave me some great insights such as the need to reconsider my thinking that God is unconcerned about what we eat. This question hit me hard too : "have you invited God into the food rhythms of your your life?" So thought-provoking.

I am looking forward to digging deeper into fasting and feasting and how our relationship with food can reflect our relationship with God. And how we can honor Him and grow in our relationship with Him.

Very well-written and I think a must-have for every believer who needs to eat (everybody!)

[Catie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Took me a lot longer than 40 days to finish this book of 40 devotions, but it was still worth it. Erin explores tons of ways the Bible uses food imagery, speaks directly to feasting or fasting, and generally presents a Biblical framework for thinking through and processing how we approach food. Didn't change my life drastically, but was encouraging and was a perspective I haven't ever considered. Recommend!

[Laura McAninch · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice, reflective read that I plan to revisit. It's perfect to keep in your purse and on the go.