As we embark on a new chapter in our journey, we invite you to join us for a dedicated month of fasting and prayer. This special time will be from July 1st to July 31st, as we seek divine guidance and wisdom in finding our new pastor. We believe that through collective prayer and fasting, we can align ourselves with God’s will and prepare our hearts for this significant transition.
Additionally, we ask for your prayers and support for Pastor KJ as he leads Abyssinian Church with strength and vision. Let us lift him up, asking for God’s abundant blessings and guidance in his ministry.
During this month, we will have daily prayer sessions at 6:00am to encourage and strengthen our community. We encourage everyone to participate in a way that is meaningful and manageable for you, whether that means fasting from certain foods, activities, or setting aside extra time for prayer and reflection.
Types of Fast
**Check with your physician before participating in any fast**
The Daniel Fast
Perhaps the most popular fast, the Daniel Fast which consists of all natural food items including fruits, vegetables, whole grains, raw nuts. This fast excludes added sugars, meats, and dairy.
Liquid Fast
During a liquid fast, you dramatically decrease your caloric intake while staying hydrated with water, juice, or broth. Typically, you should avoid dairy products and solid foods in this type of fast. All natural fruit or vegetable juices are acceptable.
Detox Fast
The Detox fast is designed for you to benefit your spiritual and physical health. With just four simple ingredients, this fast gives your body the calories and energy it needs to make it through the day. The recipe below will make one gallon of the detox.
Visit www.d2ic.org/fasting to view the recipe.
Personal Fast
This fast helps you to refocus in certain areas of your life by giving up something that hinders you from accomplishing God’s purpose for you. For example, you may give up social media for 40 days and monitor how you re-incorporate it into your life.
How do you prepare for a fast?
Step 1 - Remove
Spiritual Preparation
Remove the worry: give everything on your heart to God.
Physical Preparation
Remove all processed foods, alcohol, meat and dairy.
Step 2 - Replace
Spiritual Preparation
Replace the anxiety with daily Scripture, prayer and meditation.
Physical Preparation
Replace your diet with fruits and vegetables, natural juices, water.
Step 3 - Relinquish
Spiritual Preparation
Relinquish any attempt to control situations and submit to the will of God.
Physical Preparation
Relinquish the urge to break your fast with an accountability partner and enjoying a healthy snack.
Day 1 & 2
Cut out processed foods, alcohol, caffeine, meat, dairy and added sugars. Focus on eating raw whole foods, especially fruits and vegetables.
Day 3
Get used to a liquid diet by enjoying smoothies, pureed soups and broths, as well as fresh fruit and vegetable juices.
Day 4
Drink only water and fresh-squeezed orange juice. Add maple syrup as needed for additional calories. Drink