FAITHWALK2DAY MINISTRIES CORPORATE PRAYERS & FASTING GUIDELINES
What: 5 Days of Prayer, Fasting, and
Consecration
Dates(s): Monday, March 1,
2016 – Sunday, March 2016
Holy Communion: Sunday,
March 6, 2016@ 12 Midnight
This is a time for
the us to rededicate our lives to God through prayer, fasting, and consecration.
For the next 5 days, we will dedicate our time and focus on pursuing after God
by limiting our fleshly desires and increasing our spiritual disciplines.
“And I set my face
unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and
sackcloth, and ashes.” (Daniel 9:2, KJV).
WHAT IS FASTING:
Fasting is denying
your flesh of natural desires for a period of time while devoting that time
strictly to God. With the proper motive, and through fasting and prayer, the
Holy Spirit can transform your life. Therefore, during this time, we ought to
seek God’s face and not His hand, with a broken, repentant, and contrite heart.
“If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves,
and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear
from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.” (2 Chronicles 7:14,
KJV).
THE PURPOSE OF THIS FAST (not limited
to):
·
For
spiritual revival and increased faith
·
For spiritual growth and direction
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For the
saving and restoration of souls
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For personal breakthroughs and deliverances
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For the covering of our children, families, and marriages
·
For our
Country, Government officials, and local community
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For our Pastor and church family
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READ JOEL
2:12-32
WHEN YOU FAST:
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Focus on
the Word of God.
·
Sing songs
of worship and praise.
·
Increase your prayer time, and pray specifically.
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Keep a journal during prayer and meditation times.
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Be
committed and determined to finish.
·
Use WISDOM!
During our fast, YOU ARE ENCOURAGED TO incorporate the Daniel Fast, if you are not physically allowed to do the traditional fast. It is very important to understand that fasting is
more than just abstaining from food, but it is an act of self-denial, for the
purpose of strengthening our spirit-man. Therefore, ensure that your heart,
attitude, and motives are pure and pleasing to the Lord during this time of
fasting.
NOTE: If you are on
medication please follow your prescription instructions during the days of
fasting. Use wisdom and consult your doctor.
Fasting Times: 12:00AM – 6:00PM (during every fast day)
Absolutely no
eating food or drinking water during fast time. Water will be the only
exception if needed.
Bible Reading: Monday – Friday (2 Chapters per day)
The Gospel of John
Corporate Prayer: Monday – Saturday
(6:30AM – 7:30AM)
Monday,
Wednesday, Friday (11:00PM – 12:30AM)
Dial-in# 1-641-3570 Access code 966538#
THINGS TO AVOID
DURING THE FASTING:
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No social media activity or posting, i.e., Facebook, Twitter,
Instagram…etc.
·
No internet access, unless for work, school, biblical study, or to
listen to/watch sermons, gospel songs or programs.
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No video games.
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No movies, programs, or realty shows that promote drugs, lust,
violence, fornication, adultery, horror, or any other ideas that strengthen the
flesh.
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Limit your daily television entertainment time.
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No baked goods, processed breads, sweets or candies, i.e., cakes,
pies, chips, ice cream, etc.
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No sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrup, canned or bottled juice, sugary
drinks, soda, coffee, energy drinks, etc.
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No meats,
including, but not limited to beef, lamb, and pork.
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No fried or
deep fried foods.
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No dairy products such as milk, cheese, cream, butter, or eggs.
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No shortening, margarine, lard, or foods with high fat.
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No white
rice, white flour, white bread, or foods that contain artificial preservatives.
SUGGESTED FOODS TO EAT DURING FASTING:
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Poultry: Chicken, turkey (baked or broiled) ONLY
ON SALADS.
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Fish: (baked or broiled).
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All Fruits: Fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. Fruits include, but not limited to,
fruit salads, apples, bananas, berries, cherries, cantaloupe,
grapefruit, grapes, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, mangoes, nectarines,
tangerines, oranges, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, raisins, and
watermelon.
·
All Vegetables: Fresh, frozen, dried, or canned. Vegetables
include, but not limited to, vegetable salads, asparagus, beets,
broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, greens, corn,
cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, kale, lettuce, mushrooms, onions, parsley,
potatoes, scallions, spinach, squashes, sweet potatoes, yams, tomatoes, and
zucchini.
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All Whole Grains: Including, but not limited to, whole wheat
(bread), brown rice, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pastas,
tortillas, rice cakes, and popcorn (no butter).
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All Nuts and Seeds: Including, but not limited to, almonds,
hazelnuts, pecans, pistachios, sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts,
sesame, and walnuts.
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Peas and Beans: Canned or dried. Peas and Beans include, but not
limited to, pinto beans, split peas, black eyed peas, kidney
beans, black beans, and white beans.
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Beverages: Spring or distilled water, 100% all-natural fruit or vegetable juices.
Protein and smoothie drinks (ONLY if they are sugar-free,
dairy-free and chemical-free).
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Other Items: Seasonings, salt, herbs, and spices for cooking ONLY.
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