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Fasting & Prayer Guide
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What is Fasting:
Biblical fasting is refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. Fasting brings one into a deeper, more intimate relationship with the LORD. Sometimes we need spiritual renewal in our lives. Fasting is one of the ways that can cleanse us. It will help the process of communicating with the Father. You are following Jesus' example when you fast.
What to Do
- Pray without ceasing (1 Thessalonians 5:17).
- Read and study the word of God at every opportunity.
- Stay focused on the blessings you are expecting from God.
- Spend time listening to praise and worship music.
- If you fail in your trying, don’t give up, start over again.
What to Expect
- Breakthrough unlike anything you’ve ever experienced.
- Supernatural blessings and release of the power of God in your life.
- Expect the enemy to tempt you with food and anything else he thinks will try to turn you around from completing the fast. Expect to get hungry.
Fasting Scriptures to read and meditate on FOR:
- REPENTANCE - 1 Samuel 7:6; Daniel 9:3-5; Joel 2:12-13; Jonah 3:5-9
- GUIDANCE - Acts 14:23; Acts 13:2-4
- WORSHIPING - Luke 2:37
- STRENGTHEN PRAYERS - Matthew 17:20-2; Ezra 8:23
- HUMILITY – Psalm 35:13-14
Disclaimer
* If you have any health conditions or concerns about your physical ability to partake in the fast, please consult your doctor.
FAST & PRAY
Daniel 9: 3-4
Commit to spending time with GOD. We've provided some resources to help you make the best of your time, remember that having a daily conversation with God will change your life! We look forward to sharing this information with you.
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: (713) 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.