The Forty-Day Word Fast

A Spiritual Journey to Eliminate Toxic Words from Your Life

At some point in your Christian walk you may have fasted from food, television, or other things in order to refocus and rekindle your relationship with Christ. Fasting may even be a frequent part of your prayer life. But have you ever fasted from words? The truth is that even if you consider yourself to be a positive person, you still use damaging words that plague your life and rob you of the spiritual growth you desire.

Change your words. Change your life.

The Forty-Day Word Fast focuses on several biblically sound mechanisms to help you change your words and your life. Not only will your vocabulary change, your heart also will be transformed in just forty days.

“For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks” (Matt. 12: 34 nkjv). With this guaranteed effective form of fasting you will be challenged to eradicate from your speech all words of:

• Judgment
• Criticism or sarcasm
• Negativity
• Complaining
• Gossip

©2015 Tim Cameron (P)2025 Glorious Voices LLC

Heal your Mind

Truly love this practical call to watch my mouth. Not through behavior modification but with the Help of the Holy Spirit. Using my discipline to choose the words I allow to come out of my mouth. It's good word to meditate on during the day. I enjoy the reflection questions which help stretch me & keep me accountable to the lessons learned.
It's honestly the hardest fast I've done. I'm growing but need to continue this quest so my naturally language will be that of Thanksgiving and praise!!!
Thank you for the challenge.

Life-Changing Detox for the Tongue — and the Heart

This audiobook is a powerful and convicting journey that gently exposes just how much our words shape our spiritual lives. Tim Cameron’s The 40-Day Word Fast isn’t just about stopping negative speech — it’s about a total heart reset through surrender, discipline, and prayer. The narration was smooth, clear, and easy to listen to during my morning commute, and each day’s reflection felt like a personal coaching session with the Holy Spirit. I especially appreciated the focus on eliminating critical, complaining, sarcastic, and judgmental language. It challenged me to think deeply about what I say — and why. If you’re serious about spiritual growth, inner healing, and aligning your words with God’s truth, this audiobook is a must. Highly recommended for small groups, prayer leaders, or anyone longing to grow in purity and love.