Beginning February 7, 2019 , David Chapel will be fasting and praying as a congregation — seeking God’s direction and growing closer to Him. Instead of requiring a specific fast, Pastor Parker asks that our members decide how they will fast individually or as a family. Biblical fasting is a normal part of a person’s relationship with God. When you sacrificially eliminate food from your diet for a number of days, your spirit becomes uncluttered by the things of this world and amazingly sensitive to the things of God.
Pastor Parker has prepared three resources to guide your fast:
Information on the Daniel Fast
One fasting plan that many people adopt, is called the Daniel Fast. The Daniel Fast or Daniel Diet is based upon the prophet Daniel’s dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the Book of Daniel in the Bible. It’s a partial fast that focuses very heavily on vegetables and other healthy whole foods, but leaves out any animal sources of protein.
If you’re interested in learning more about this, here’s a detailed explanation – https://draxe.com/daniel-fast/.
Seven Basic Steps to Successful Fasting and Prayer
- Set your objective
- Make your commitment
- Prepare yourself spiritually
- Prepare yourself physically
- Put yourself on a schedule
- End your fast gradually
- Expect results
“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land. Now my eyes will be open and my ears attentive to the prayers offered in this place.
(2 Chronicles 7:14-15)
Start the new year with a fast. Fasting prepares the way for God to give you fresh revelation, fresh vision, and clear vision. Please remember to consult your physician before beginning.
