Preparing for the Daniel Fast

Preparing for the Daniel Fast

We corporately fast at the beginning of the year because we believe it is much the same precept as giving the first of your increase or praying in the morning to establish the will of God for the entire day. We believe that, if we will pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first part of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year! "But seek ye first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you" (Matthew 6:33).

By starting this year with a corporate fast, we will find that God will meet with us in a very unique and special way. His presence will grow greater and greater with each day of the fast. Without fail, He will always show up!

Fasting is a principle that God intended for everyone to be able to enjoy. It's not a punishment; it's a privilege! By making fasting a way of life, you can get closer to God and grow in your spiritual walk like never before. Fasting is one of the most powerful weapons God has given us for our daily lives. Through fasting, you can experience a release from the bondage of sin ... restoration in your relationships ... financial blessings ... spiritual renewal ... supernatural healing and so much more! Fasting should be just as much a part of our lives as prayer and tithing.

Another reward of fasting has to do with your future. God has given you a vision, a divine dream for your life. When you fast, you open up the blessings and opportunities He has provided for you to pursue that dream. As you fast, pray for God's direction and guidance. Focus your faith on your dream and God will show you how you can turn your vision into a reality. Begin pursuing your divine dream today and make the rewards of fasting part of your lifestyle.

We want to encourage you to target your prayers during this fast. Take the time to write down specific things that you are targeting. The specific areas that we will be focusing on together are: Praying for God to expose any areas in our lives individually and corporately where we may have given legal ground to the enemy through unrepented pride and selfishness. There is a supernatural power that is unleashed through our corporate unified prayer and the Bible instructs us to be unified. "Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye allspeak the same thing and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment." (1 Corinthians 1:10).

When you look at this scripture closely, you will find that unity is not optional for the believer. Through prayer and fasting we can come to a place of unity where nothing will be impossible for us to accomplish as a church body.

Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will "undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free." We are believing for the salvation of our family and friends and as we come together to fast and pray, we believe that our family and friends will be set free and burdens will be lifted and that blessings and unity will be released into your life!

We are so excited that you have decided to take the next step in your spiritual walk through the life-changing principal of fasting. We encourage you to seek the Lord and ask Him to show you any additional areas outside of our corporate requests to target during your time of fasting and prayer. Start with a clear goal and make a commitment to stick to your fast. Be ready to grow in your walk like never before as you seek the Lord through the Biblical principles of prayer and fasting. Remember, "He is a rewarder of those who diligently seek Him!" (Hebrews 11:6)

We believe that, as we pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year (Matthew 6:33)!

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