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Join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting to start the 2025 new year! God's Not Done. He's just getting started. Read on for more information on fasting, download the fasting guide below, and additional resources.
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The Daniel Fast is designed to better connect us with God. As a church, we will take 21 days to deepen our relationship with God through fasting certain foods and liquids. During the fast, we are focusing on what God wants to do in our personal lives as well as what He desires to do in our faith family. We are praying for spiritual awakening. We are asking God to use us to see many come to faith in Christ. We are asking God to help us make Jesus famous in our community and throughout the world.
Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all those discussed in the Bible. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life and produce incredible results. Prayer alone is mighty but, when combined with fasting, it produces a powerful force against which Hell cannot prevail.
1) Decide why you are fasting
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, revival, restoration of marriage, or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
2) Preparing Spiritually
God cannot work in you and through you if your life is full of sin. Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans12:1-2).
3) Deciding what type of fast you are doing
You must choose what fast you will be doing. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember the practice of fasting means that you are replacing that time where you would be eating with prayer and Bible study.
4) Deciding how long your fast will last
You may fast as long as you like. Most can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as muchas 21 to 40 days. If you feel led to a complete fast, please see your personal physician before you attempt this type of fast. Going without food will affect your body. Use common sense, wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.
What can you expect during your fast?
When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars.
So, remember what Jesus said in Matthew 6, “But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in private. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you.” and do your best not to let anyone know you’re fasting by complaining about it, looking like it, or being mean. We all can get a bit edgy when we go without certain foods, coffee or cokes for a while. So pray that you don’t bite anyone’s head off because you’re fasting.
Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time listening to worship music. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mindset on seeking God’s face.
What can you expect after your fast?
Here’s a tip from experience...don’t go to Outback and order the biggest, greasiest bacon cheeseburger on the menu! It will not end well. When you come off your fast, realize your body has been purified and has gone without certain things (proteins, sugars, caffeine, etc.) for some time. It will take some time for your body to re-adjust. So, don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks.
There is no special formula for prayer. There are no “buzz words” or phrases that capture God’s attention more than any other. Prayer is pouring your honest, surrendered heart out to God and seeking His answers to your struggles. When asked by His disciples about prayer, Jesus responded with the Lord’s Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13).
“This, then, is how you should pray: “‘Our Father inheaven, hallowed be your name, your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us today our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we also have forgiven our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from the evil one."
Jesus’ response points out four key attributes of prayer. We’ve made an acrostic to make it easy to remember every time you pray. This isn’t a formula, but if you need a little direction in your prayers, this serves as a great guide.
Praise: Praise God for who He is and His attributes. Begin by giving Him your worship and adoration.
Repent: Confess to Godthe things you have done in word, thought, or deed which led you into sin. Confess and repent.
Ask: After you have spent time in praise and repentance, make your requests known to God by asking Him to provide your needs.
Yield: God is always atwork around you. Take time to notice when He invites you to join Him to become part of His mission.
We realize that not everyone can do the “Daniel Fast” for all kinds of reasons and that’s ok. We have, however, provided some other ideas and practices for those who still want to participate in this fasting season. Our goal is that 100% of our church family would come alongside us as we focus our full attention on the things of our heavenly Father.
Full Fast
Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days).
*Please talk to your personal physician before attempting a Full Fast.
The Daniel Fast
Eat no meat, no sweets, and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.
3-Day Fast
This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast, or give up at least one item of food.
Partial Fast
A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. You can select from three types of fasting — a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food.
Technology Fast
Maybe it’s time to give up certain things in the technology world. Whether it be social media platforms like Facebook or Snapchat to Video games or yes, even Netflix. Whatever is distracting you from seeing God’s true vision and the life He has for you this is a perfect time to set those things aside to focus on Him.
Fasting involves much more than going without food. Genuine fasting requires planning and preparation, and it also demands an intentional and complete commitment to seeking the Lord throughout the fast.
Below are several steps you should take if you desire to fast effectively.
Plan Your Prayer Time
Determine how much time you will spend praying and studying God’s word daily. Part of the fast is filling the time you normally would spend preparing and eating meals with prayer and study. You must be intentional in this.
Take A Spiritual Inventory Before You Begin
When you fast and pray you are giving up food to discipline your body. Make sure you do the same with your attitudes and thoughts. You want to bring all parts of your life under the discipline of Jesus Christ. (1 Corinthians 10:13)
Repent
Acknowledge your sin, repent, and be done with it. For God to hear your prayers you must first empty yourself of your sin. Ask for forgiveness and then live forgiven. (1 Chronicles 7:14-15)
Check Your Relationships
If you have hurt another person, you must go to themand ask for forgiveness. If there is someone who has offended you, pray forthem and forgive them. (Mark 11:25-26)
Ask God To Teach You From His Word
Remember, there is a measure of spiritual blindness in each one of us, so we must ask the Holy Spirit to teach us and to take away our spiritual blindness. (2 Corinthians 4:3-4)
Ask God To Fill You With The Holy Spirit
The more you know about the Holy Spirit, the more you can give Him control of your life. And the more you walk with the Holy Spirit, the more He can exercise His influence through you. (Ephesians 5:18)
Yield Yourself Fully To Jesus Christ
Give everything to God. Once you have yielded your physical self you must also yield your inner self. (Romans 12:1)
Ask For Faith
The first step toward a stronger faith is developing an expectant heart for things which you are praying. (Hebrews 11:6)
Be Aware Of Spiritual Attacks
Remember there is an enemy and he will do anything and everything to destroy your fast and wreck your faith. Be prepared to face the enemy by keeping your thoughts on God and His Word. (Jude 20)