Power Forward 21 Days Fasting & Seeking
WHY ARE WE FASTING?
As a collective body, our scriptural foundation for our WHY in this season will be
Ephesians 3:16-19. We are seeking God with these four areas in mind:
- Be empowered with inner spiritual strength
- Build greater trust in the Lord
- Embrace the love of Christ
- Live in the fullness of life in Christ
WHAT IS FASTING?
Fasting is intentionally abstaining from food (not fluids) for spiritual purposes; it is humbling your soul (Psalm 35:13, Matthew 23:12) Fasting brings you into a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord.
Fasting is an act of humility before God to seek His divine intervention in the events of our physical world. It brings revelation by the Holy Spirit of our true spiritual condition, leading to brokenness, repentance, and change.
Fasting transforms prayer into a richer, more personal experience and draws you closer to God.
Daniel's Fast
Daniel sought wisdom and understanding (Daniel 10:2-3)
*DISCLAIMER
While the expectations for the Daniel’s Fast are clear as listed, we want to always consider the health and well-being of all participants.
Please always consider your own health conditions, seek wisdom from God and consult your medical health professionals when making decisions on what your personal fast will look like during this time.
Foods to Consider:
Fruits
All fruits – fresh, raw, frozen, dried, juices, or canned in their own juice – not syrup.
Veggies
All veggies – fresh, raw, frozen, dried, or canned.
Whole Grains
Whole grains – brown rice, oats, barley, grits, hot cereal, whole wheat pasta, etc.
Other Natural Foods
Other Natural foods – beans and peas, seeds and nuts, oil, rice milk, soy milk, water, healthy beverages, and smoothies (with no sugar or artificial preservative), spices, herbs, tofu, soy vinegar.
Sweetners
Sweeteners – Honey, Agave nectar.
Foods to Avoid:
Meat
Meat: including poultry and seafood
White Rice
White Flour
No bread
Fried Food
Caffeine
Inlcuding caffeinated beverages
Sugar
Sugar and artificial sweetners
Dairy
Dairy products (butter, milk, eggs, etc.)
OTHER BIBLICAL RESOURCES FOR FASTING FOUNDATIONS
Ezra 8:21
Ezra 23
Ezekiel 22:30
Isaiah 58:6-8
Helpful resource links:
Daniels Fast to Health Living
POWER FORWARD Midweek Services
A time of intentional prayer, worship, and word impartation, where we can come together and receive strength to power forward through the fasting season and the remainder of the year!
Prayer @ 6:30pm, Worship & Word @ 7:00pm.
Wednesday, January 25th
Wednesday, February 1
Wednesday, February 8
Power Forward Midweek Services
A time of intentional prayer, worship, and word impartation, where we can come together and receive strength to power forward through the fasting season and the remainder of the year!
2324 May Street Cincinnati, OH 45206
Prayer @ 6:30pm
Worship & Word @ 7:00pm.
Wednesday, January 25th
Wednesday, February 1
Wednesday, February 8