Esther 4:16, Acts 13:3, Acts 14:23, Psalm 35:13, Matthew 17:21, Mark 9:29, Luke 2:37, 1 Corinthians 7:5. Colossians 3:2 (ASV): “Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.” I once read that Jews fasted once a week and gave the money they would have used for food to the poor. A good spiritual example of fasting and giving, Also, check out the documentary “Fasting” on Amazon.