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Answered prayer in the Bible - a Christian perspective
Ezra writes that the Israelites fasted and petitioned God for a safe journey. He says that God answered their prayer.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ezra%208:23&version=NIV

Fasted - a Christian perspective
The practice of fasting is employed by believers throughout the Bible as a way of re-focusing their minds on God, repenting of sin, and reminding themselves that God provides for our needs.

http://biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew%204:1-3&version=NIV