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a Challenge to all
by Sis. Sarah Barlow
Release what 2025 did to you. Release the disappointments, release the unanswered questions, release the version of yourself that was trying to survive. Step into 2026 believing, not because everything makes sense but because God is faithful. Fatih doesn’t mean you aren’t scared. It means you trust God more than your fears. Faith doesn’t mean you forget what you’ve been through, it means you believe God can still use you. If you find that as you’re reading this, you feel tired, God sees you! If you feel uncertain, God is with you. If you feel like restoration is too far gone, God says “Nothing is impossible” Luke 1:37. This year, don’t just hope for change. Trust God with the process. Don’t just pray safe prayers, pray Bold ones. Don’t just believe God can do it for others, believe He can do it for you. With God, healing is possible, joy is possible, restoration is possible and your best days are not behind you, they’re still ahead.
how to begin
Preparation is Key!
Start with clear goal(s).
Be specific about why you are fasting. Write it down in a journal or the back of the handout below.
Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Do you desire to know God’s will for your life? Is there a friend or loved one who needs salvation? Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance to define what things you want God to do during this fast.
Prepare Spiritually
- Confess your sins to God. (1 John 1:9)
- Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness in your life.
- Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; Luke 17:3-4).
- Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).
Pray with the Prayer Partners weekly
Each Wednesday, join the prayer line. It will begin at 7:00pm- 7:30pm
Call: (712) 832-7000, Access Code: 9053898#
Decide the Type of fast
Full Fast for a Designated Time Frame
Drink Only Water during your designated time frame.
Daniel Fast
What to eat and drink: Water and juices. Eat all kinds of fruits and vegetables, seeds, nuts and sprouts, brown rice, beans. Fish, if desired.
Foods to avoid: Meat, white rice, fried foods, sweets, bread, caffeine, carbonated beverages, refined sugar, margarine, shortening and high fat products.
Partial Fast
(This can be full fast (drinking only liquids) or giving up particular food items, i.e., sweets, coffee, sodas)
- 12 Hour fast: Midnight to Noon
- Partial Day Fast 1: Midnight to 3:00 p.m.
- Partial Day Fast 2: 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.