Journey Church Fast

January 17 - February 2 2020

Seattle, WA, USA

As a church we are going on a 10 day Daniel Fast!

We will begin on 1/19/20 at and will end on  2/2/19! 

 

FAQ

What is fasting?

Fasting is abstaining from food, drink and or pleasures for a time set aside to seek God. 

Why should we fast?

  1. Power (Matthew 17:18-21 NKJV)
  2. Clarity (Acts 13:2 CSB)
  3. Intimacy (Matthew 6:16-18 CSB)

TIPS & INSIGHT

  • Fasting comes with a reward, let that reward come from God and not from Facebook. Self righteousness will zap the power and purpose of your fast (Isaiah 58). Fasting is a personal journey between you and God not spirituality contest.
  • Fasting is a marathon, not a sprint. We want you to finish, so plan and prepare. We are doing the Daniel fast, so grocery shop before hand and plan each days meals/snacks. Take it one day at time! You may experience some discomfort in the first few days as your body adjust as well as moments on irritability and moodiness. During these time go to your bible and prayer to support and make sure to attend the nights of prayer and worship!
  • The best way to teach your children about fasting is exemplify it. We advise participation from only teenage children with full understanding and personal choice.
  • Fasting is for seeking God. Make a plan for daily prayer and scripture reading. Visit the Youversion Bible app for great bible reading plan for you during your fast. As Pastor Ramon says “What is set aside is different than what is left over”. Make and protect your time with God during the fast!
  • Fasting is a great time to unplug! Be it from our phones, social media, certain types of music and entertainment or extra spending etc. Take advantage of this opportunity to put away distractions and seek God.

Below we have provided a food list for your Fasting. We list food we can and cannot have, so you can grocery shop appropriately.

 

FOODS TO EAT ON THE DANIEL FAST

 

All fruit – fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.

 

All vegetables – fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.

 

All whole grains – amaranth, barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, millet, and whole wheat.

 

All nuts & seeds – almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds; unsweetened almond milk. Nut butters are also included.

 

All legumes – canned or dried; black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, and split peas.

 

All quality oils – avocado, coconut, grapeseed, olive, peanut, sesame, and walnut.

 

Beverages– distilled water, filtered water, spring water, fresh fruit or vegetable juices.

 

Other – unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk; herbs, spices, salt, pepper, unsweetened coconut flakes, seasonings, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, soy products, and tofu.

 

FOODS TO AVOID ON THE DANIEL FAST

All dairy products – butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt.

 

All sweeteners – agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, cane juice, honey, molasses, raw sugar, syrups, and sugar.

 

All leavened bread & yeast – baked goods and Ezekiel bread (if it contains yeast and honey).

 

All refined & processed food products – artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, preservatives, white flour, and white rice.

 

All deep-fried foods – corn chips, French fries, and potato chips.

 

All solid fats – lard, margarine, and shortening.

 

Beverages – alcohol, carbonated drinks, coffee, energy drinks, herbal tea

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