GOD'S WITH US - FAST 2024

21 Days of Prayer and Fasting
January 8-28, 2024

What types of fast do we do at The Well Worship Center?

Although the Bible mentions all kinds of fasts, at TWWC we encourage our covenant partners to do the “Daniel Fast”. For this type of fast we give up all types of meat, caffeine, sugars and bread. We also encourage any kind of extra activities that are not essential to our daily responsibilities such as social media, gaming, and other forms of entertainment.

What should I do during my fast?

Establishing a routine of daily prayer with plenty of time to seek and hear from God is utterly essential during your fast. Read the Bible daily and keep a fasting journal. We also recommend setting aside times to join with us every Wednesday during the fast at 6:00pm for prayer and 7pm bible study.

The WHY:

Fasting to “tune up” your spiritual life is a really smart thing to do! Why? Because fasting is setting ourselves apart . . . and centering our lives on God. It’s not just eating differently and expecting some supernatural results. But rather, fasting helps us focus more on God and His Word and as His truth takes root in our heart, we experience the supernatural power of the Most High God. It’s a time to sanctify (set apart) one’s self in order to choose a dependence on God’s ability to provide a greater manifestation of His will and ways in your life.

“Is this not the fast that I have chosen:
To loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens,
To let the oppressed go free, and that you break every yoke?”
— Isaiah 58:6 —

As you follow the obedience of fasting, you are expressing a release of your own ability to sustain yourself in other vital areas of your life. A new realization of the Lord’s victorious strength can then be manifested in financial judgments, burdens that have weighed you or your circumstances down, habits and addictions, and things that have kept you back from God’s divine destiny.

DANIEL FAST

What is the Daniel Fast?

The concept of a Daniel Fast originates from the first chapter of the Book of Daniel. Basically a Daniel Fast is eating only fruits and vegetables for a certain amount of time and abstaining from meat products. In the Book of Daniel, the prophet sets aside time to restrict his earthly intake so that a greater heavenly observance could be made. In Daniel 10:2–4, we find the allocation of a 21-day fast.

“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning (fasting) three full weeks.
I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth,
Nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”

BASIC GUIDELINES TO EATING ON A DANIEL FAST

WHAT CAN WE EAT?

For our fast, we will be observing the Daniel Fast practices. On the Daniel Fast, you can eat things such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts and whole wheat.

Foods to include during the Daniel Fast:

All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon

All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.

All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, coconut, and sesame.

Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.

Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

FOODS TO AVOID:

All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.

All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.

All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.

All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.

All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.

All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.

All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.

Beverages including but not limited to carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

Remember to read the labels and choose fresh organic produce when available.

Feel free to visit daniel-fast.com for recipes!

If you feel led to do liquid only, or low food fasting – make sure you are using wisdom in doing so. Covered in prayer and also having accountability and support through the process.