There is a powerful message in the first fifteen verses of the book of hag gai. I commit to fast from thursday, january 2, 2014 wednesday, january 22, 2014. See more ideas about daniel fast, daniel fast recipes and 21 day daniel fast. Our hope is that this guide will encourage you to pray steadfastly for the poor and suffering throughout the day for each of the 21 days. Consider the following observations which summarize this change and its implications. The word of the lord is very important in a daniel prayer and fasting. The daniel fast is a great way to enter into preparation for growing in the lord.
Over the next 21 days, we invite you to grow with us as we pray the psalms. Fasting and prayer guide new birth missionary baptist. See more ideas about 21 day daniel fast, daniel fast and daniel fast recipes. This is part of 21 days of prayer and fasting, a season of focused prayer as a. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted. Instead, the purpose of fasting should be to take your eyes off the things of this world to focus completely on god.
Instead, fasting is entering into a highly focused time of prayer, study, worship, and devotion. There is also space provided on each page to jot down any prayer requests or praises you may have. Too often, the focus of fasting is on the lack of food. Full gospel baptist church fellowship 21day daniel fastprayer focus june 929, 2014. Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21day fast. On the other days of the weeks, bethelites are asked to increase their daily prayer time at home. In the earlier verses of daniels prayer, daniel asked for nothing. In fasting, we devote special attention to nourishing and developing that part of us that connects with god our spirit. Our hope and prayer is that during this 21day daniel fast, all of us will ask the lord to. Remember to focus your time during the fast on prayer and bible study. Full gospel baptist church fellowship 21day daniel fast. During these 21 days, we will be reading through the book of john together, one chapter a day.
For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. The first is a prayer of thanks, the second a prayer of supplication for his people, his nation and his capital city, jerusalem. Love and unity christian fellowship 21day 2015 daniel. Please feel free to use it as a template for your own prayer for our nation. Sign up for the 21 day prayer and fasting bible reading plan. Journal commitment my twentyoneday fast begins today.
What does this verse show about gods care when we turn to him. In the book of daniel, chapter 9, daniel is praying for his country, which is caught in sin and rebellion and needing the mercy of god. Basically, the daniel fast is to abstain from eating meat and to eat only what comes from the. Fasting is not about getting god to approve of us or to gain his favor. During the consecration period, please fast from food at least one day, some days, or all 21 days. Lifechristian quotesbible scripturesbible quotesbook of hebrewshebrews 12adonai elohim. Included in this resource is information and inspiration composed to systematically engage the participant on a 21 day experience to heighten spiritual awareness, reinforce spiritual discipline and increase spiritual capacity. This is not a casual, every day, prayasyoufeellikeit, run ofthemill, gardenvariety type of prayer. We pray that it is a blessing to you, an aroma to christ, and a helpful aid during your 21 day adventure in prayer and fasting. Dont allow distraction to set in, and take you away from the task at hand. The focus of our fast is the time of prayer, not a hungerstrike or dieting.
We will grow deeper in our relationship with god, deeper in our pursuit of godly wisdom, and deeper in our commitment to corporate unity as a faith family. That is ok come up with something reasonable that you are willing to commit to and offer it to god as a loving act of worship. The daniel fast plan is a 21day biblical fast that may provide a variety. To help us all stay on the same page, ive put together a 21day devotional. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast we fast to draw closer to god and to be spiritually strengthened for victorious living. Author kristen feola joins her church in 21 days of fasting and prayer. The enemy knows that prayer is powerful, and if he could just distract us from task at hand we would forfeit that power. How quickly does god hear the kind of prayer that daniel made. What to expect when you fast, your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from. During these 21 days of prayer and fasting, be encouraged to capture your thoughts and lead your actions each day. When we are fully surrendered we can truly abide with the father and the son. The fast is typically followed for 21 consecutive days and is like a vegan eating plan with more restrictions and the only beverage on the fast is water. Your time spent in prayer each day of the fast can result in a new richness, a rewarding connection with the father. He has promised us that he will respond to this time of focused prayer as we seek his face together.
Days 47 are days of praise to enthrone the lord and to confuse the enemy. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Beginning at verse 16, a change is evident in daniels prayer. Fasting and prayer can also work on a much grander scale. These prayer meetings will be on the mondays, wednesdays, and fridays of the 21day period beginning on january 2. The daniel fast plan, according to all about prayer, is a plan based on bible versions found in the book of daniel. It is not even a flare sent up as a distress call for help. The fast is most often practiced for 21 consecutive days and its purpose is to draw nearer to god and present your needs to him. Pray, read the word, and spend quality time in meditation daily.
Fasting with a purpose for the daniel fast daniel fast. Guide to fasting and prayer article by bill bright 21 days of prayer. Its a partial fast, where some foods are eaten and others are restricted. All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the lord and he rules over the nations. The daniel fast is an opportunity for you to draw closer to god through fervent, focused prayer.
The book of daniel contains two prayers, one short daniel 2. Prayer is crucial in our lives as believers and essential to having a growing relationship with god. The daniel fast is a partial fast, rather than total abstention from all food but provides an opportunity to deny self and seek god. Whether you have done a 21day season of prayer and fasting before, or if this is your first.
The fasting guide and 21day prayer guide were thoughtfully and prayerfully written by 12 pastors from different churches in the woodlands area texas as well as staff members from fair haven church hudsonville. God sends gabriel to give daniel a personal answer. Based on his biblical model, this fast is not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. For the earth will be filled with the knowledge of the glory of the lord as the waters cover the sea.
His presence grows greater and greater with each day of the fast. The two prayers from daniel which follow are worthy of use and study. Second, may your faith be built and connected to your experiences from the past. We will be gathering together to pray e v e r y s u n d a y morning at 10. A 21 day prayer focus to help overcome adversaries in babylon by chuck d. About prayer, is a plan based on bible versions found in the book of daniel.
However, as with any fast, the purpose is to deny the flesh and focus on the lord through prayer. God is calling for a people who will stand in the authority and spirit of elijah in order to combat the spirit of baal. Love and unity christian fellowship 2015 daniel fast compilation guidelines page 3 spirit our spirit is the part of us that has been born again when we gave our lives over to christ. Radiant life in christ apostolic church 3 p a g e i am more that an overcomer. It would be easy for daniel to feel that god did not care, that he was not paying attention to his promise to his people. There is spiritual warfare coming against our nation, our economy, our churches, our families, our. This is not a casual, everyday, prayasyoufeellikeit, run ofthemill, gardenvariety type of prayer. For these 21 days, set yourself aside in consecration. Lift up a standard of praise above every situation and circumstance by exalting his name. As we walk into this new season, its key that we understand what god is saying. Will you commit the next three weeks to focused prayer. See more ideas about daniel fast diet, daniel diet, the daniel plan. July 11th thru july 31st 21 days of prayer and fasting day 1 week 1 of our 21 day daniel fast thank you for being a part of this prayer initiative. Such a decision eliminates the temptation that comes during the fast.
During the daniel fast you will want to concentrate on prayer, bible study, and reflection. Prayer for the first 21 days of 2012, there will be a special focus on prayer. By this we mean, that due to the length of this fast you can eat fruits andor vegetables during the day. Wellness depends on living with a purpose that goes beyond here and now. The daniel fast is modeled after the spiritual practices of daniel. The kind of urgent plea we find in the daniel prayer. It is always best to determine before the fast begins what foods you will and will not eat. A 21day prayer focus to help overcome adversaries in babylon by chuck d.
Dec 31, 2016 explore ajenkins94s board 21 days of prayer and fasting. First, may you understand covenant in a way you have never understood before. Its a spiritual discipline that helps us focus intently on him and seek his guidance, wisdom, and intervention. When you have finished the 21 day cycle, please feel free to begin it again or. First and foremost, the fast is a spiritual discipline where followers of jesus christ can draw. Consecration is the entire month january 1, 2014 so i will continue to read my journal and seek my god in prayer and meditation. Since the space to write on each page is limited, we have provided extra space for journaling and reflection beginning on. The power of agreement jim maxim, cathy maxim, daniel henderson, jim cymbala on. The daniel fast is a method of spiritual fasting used by millions of christians throughout the world. This was an amazing devotional to read while doing my 21 day daniel fast. For the next 21 days as we journey through a time of fasting together, were going to spend time in prayer and reflection. It hoped me grow in grace by identifying prayer focus using hspe acronyms. Be sure to spend time in devotions, prayer, and studying the word, and refuse all carnality. Its also important to focus on the foods youre allowed to have during the.
One example of a selective fast is the daniel fast, during which you remove. Fast details the prophet daniel is our inspiration for the 21day daniel fast. Daniel 21day fast online home of the fellowship of believers 2010 fast. Praise before confession, praise before asking for anything because god is worthy. What gives a fast its distinctiveness is its spiritual focus. Ultimate daniel fast daniel fast recipes and devotions daniel. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. The daniel fast a 21 day experience, with god date.