Why do we FAST? Mount Carmel, when you FAST in the right way with the right motives, God will reward you openly! The Daniel Fast is a twenty-one day FAST of only vegetables, fruit, and water. It includes no bread, no pasta, and no meat. During the 21 days of FASTING, beginning on January 4th, your focus and purpose should be to take your eyes off the things of this world, and to focus completely on God while relying on Him for strength, provision, and wisdom.  While FASTING, you will want to concentrate on prayer, reading/ studying the Bible, and reflection. FASTING is a great way to enter into preparation for growing in The Lord. Through fasting Gods will is revealed, and He has promised to reward those who diligently seek Him through the scriptural way of FASTING. So let God work His will in you. Yell a loud no to the devil and watch him scamper. Say a quiet yes to God and He’ll be there in no time. Quit dabbling in sin. Purify your inner life. Quit playing the field. Hit bottom and cry your eyes out.

The fun and games are over. Get serious really serious. Get down on your knees before the Master; it’s the only way you’ll get on your feet. James 4:7-10 FASTING keeps you sensitive to His Spirit, enabling you to live holy. If you have a medical condition or undergoing any medical treatments, please consult your physician (s) before starting any type of fasting.

Recommended scripture readings ~ 21 days of devotion during the Daniel Fast It is recommended that you read one scripture every day during the fast and mediate on it. So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting and in sackcloth and ashes. Daniel 9:3 (NIV) …. In those days I, Daniel, was mourning 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. – Daniel 10:2, 3

1. 1 Thessalonians 5:18 – Pray for God’s will to be done in our lives, our families, and in our church.

2. Jeremiah 29:11 – Pray for God’s purpose to be accomplished in our lives.

3. Acts 5:12 – Pray for the salvation of your family, friends, and colleagues.

4. Romans 12: 1-2 – Pray for God’s renewal of our minds so we can be a loving church, that we may love each other, and love those that are new to our church.

5. 2 Corinthians 7:1- Pray for God’s forgiveness and purity to be released in our lives for our spiritual growth.

6. Luke 4:40 – Pray for healing for all those that are suffering physically, emotionally, and psychologically (make a list of people you know that need prayer in these areas and pray daily for them).

7. Philippians 4:19 – Pray for God’s provision for those that have lost jobs and are facing financial difficulties.

8. Ephesians 2:10 – Pray for a heart for missions, to reach out to the lost. Help us Lord to do what you have called us to do.

9. Proverbs 21:1 – Pray for God’s wisdom for our government leaders that they may lead in righteousness.

10. John 16:8-9 – Pray for God’s salvation to come to those who have yet to take the step of faith.

11. 2 Chronicles 7:14 – Pray that God will heal our land, our city, and our economy as we seek Him in prayer.

12. Ephesians 4:11- 13 – Pray for our Pastor, ministry leaders, and worship leaders that they receive wisdom and knowledge as they lead our church.

13. Romans 10: 14-15 – Pray for our church families and marriages. Pray for families living in the city of South Bend .

14.Exodus 15:26 – Pray that God’s word would bring salvation, deliverance, healing, and transformation.

15. John 16:33 – Pray for God’s love & peace to cover our relationships, that we may live in harmony with each other.

16. John, 4:1- Pray that we would share God’s love to our families, neighbors, schools, and colleges.

17. 1 Peter 4:10 – Pray for our ministry volunteers. Pray for strength, resources, and provisions as they are doing God’s will by serving others.

18. Deuteronomy 10:17 -18 – Pray for God’s protection for those in our church who are widows, fatherless, and single mothers and fathers. Not only in our church but in our city.

19. Matthew 9:36 -38 – Pray that God will put a greater desire on our hearts to reach the lost and broken around us.

20. Micah 6:8 – Pray for ALL of our government leaders, that they would seek God’s help as they lead our nation.

21. Psalms 51:14 -15 – Thank the Lord for your salvation; praise Him as we give Him honor and praise for the forgiveness of our sins.