Fasting
The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out. It also enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God and prepares our hearts for all the good things God desires to bring into our lives. Remember, your personal fast should present a level of challenge, but it is very important to know your body, your options, and, most importantly, to seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do.
2024 FASTING CALENDAR
January 14 - February 3
WEEK 1
Day 1 John 3:27-30 - No Red Meats
Day 2 Philippians 2:3-4 - No Red Meats
Day 3 Matthew 20:28- No Red Meats
Day 4 Proverbs 11:25 - No Red Meats
Day 5 Hebrews 10:24-25 - No Red Meats
Day 6 Mark 16:15 - No Red Meats
Day 7 Colossians 3:12-14 - Fruits & Veggies Only
WEEK 2
Day 8 Jeremiah 29:11-13 - No Breads
Day 9 James 3:18 - No Breads
Day 10 Ephesians 4:1-6 - No Breads
Day 11 John 16:13 - No Breads
Day 12 John 14:25-27 - No Breads
Day 13 1 Corinthians 10:13 - No Breads
Day 14 2 Corinthians 3:7-18 - Fruits & Veggies Only
WEEK 3
Day 15 Deuteronomy 30:16 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 16 Ephesians 6:10-20 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 17 2 Corinthians 4:4-6 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 18 Hebrews 12:4-13 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 19 Psalms 100:2-4 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 20 Romans 8:14-17 - Limit Social Media Use
Day 21 Acts 1:4-5 - Fruits & Veggies Only
Prayer Points:
- What we are believing for as a church: Helping people know God and discover more of their purpose.
- Someone you are believing will come to know Jesus
- Something personal you are believing for in 2024
TYPES OF FastS
Complete Fast
In this type of fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option.
Partial Fast
This fast is sometimes called the “Jewish Fast” and involves abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. This can either correlate to specific times of the day, such as 6:00 am to 3:00 pm, or from sunup to sundown.
Selective Fast
This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits and vegetables for food.
Soul Fast
This fast is a great option if you do not have much experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance. For example, you might choose to stop using social media or watching television for the duration of the fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.
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”For I know the plans I have for you,” says the Lord. “They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope. In those days when you pray, I will listen. If you look for me wholeheartedly, you will find me.“
Jeremiah 29:11-13
Jeremiah 29:11-13
