When believers “fasted and prayed” in the Bible, things happened, for example:

The fast released people from the bondage of sin and addiction.(Matthew 17:21)

The fast answered answered problems and gave godly widsom and direction. (Ezra 8:21-23)

The fast broke negative mental and emotional habits. (1 Kings 19)

The fast brought about healing and wholeness. (Daniel 1:1-21)

The fast expanded and increased witness and testimony for Christ. (Isaiah 58:6,8; Matthew 5:14-16)

The fast provided unusual power and protection from the evil one. (Esther 4:16)

The fast brought revival for the saved and salvation for the unsaved. (1 Samuel 7:2-11)