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Fasting
is a spiritual discipline designed to better connect us with God. It’s all
about aligning ourselves with God and what He really wants to do. As a church,
we are fasting together in order to deepen our relationship with God as well as
get in step with His plan and purpose for us during this coming year.
Over
the next 21 days, we will substitute our regular food intake with those
disciplines that help us better connect with God—reading the Bible, praying and
journaling. The overall goal is to experience a genuine hunger for spending
time with God.
Remember,
the idea is to be realistic, not legalistic. Focus more on the details of
connecting with God than the details of the menu and you will discover the
blessings of fasting.
FAST FRAMEWORK
Sunday, January 1 • 24-hour Liquid Fast (Alternate dates
January 8)
Drink water, natural fruit juice and herbal caffeine-free tea (lunch will be
our last meal and we will resume meals at dinner on Monday).
Monday, January 2 • Begin the “Daniel Fast” (Alternate dates
January 9)
At dinner, begin to introduce meals with pure foods of fruits and vegetables.
This plan will continue for the next 20 days.
The Weekend of January 21 & 22 • Break the Fast (Alternate dates January 28-29)
We will come together as a church and end the fast at NorthStar Church.
RECIPES
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