2019 21-Day Daniel Fast
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2019 21-DAY DANIEL FAST 240 Candler Road, S.E. Atlanta, Georgia 30317 (404) 371-0749 www.saintphilip.org 2019 DANIEL FAST INTRODUCTION Self Reflection “ What do these stones mean?” Joshua 4:21b (NIV) Last year in 2018, the vision for the church as well as our own individual lives was Destroying Every Stronghold and Demolishing Every __________________________________________________________________ Yoke. The scriptural foundation for this was John 8:36, “So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed.” The messages addressed the existential __________________________________________________________________ reality that generational strongholds and yokes, as well as “weights and __________________________________________________________________ sins” we have acquired through our own human frailties have been major impediments that have delayed and obstructed us from walking in the __________________________________________________________________ vision God has for our lives that is greater than any vision we can have for ourselves or others could have for us. Even though we may not be 100% __________________________________________________________________ stronghold and yoke free, and that recovery from some “thorns” in our flesh and in our faith may be lifelong and lifetime struggles, we also __________________________________________________________________ recognize that a quality Christian life must consist of lord than becoming free from things and some people. We are freed for a purpose. We are freed __________________________________________________________________ from slavery so that we can pursue God’s will and destiny. __________________________________________________________________ However, to accomplish all God in Christ through the gifting of the __________________________________________________________________ Holy Spirit desires to do for the expansion, and realization of God’s kingdom on earth, as well as our greatest, best and highest fulfillment as __________________________________________________________________ individuals, we must move. Therefore, our 2019 theme is “It’s Crossover Time!” Our scriptural passage can be found in the third and fourth chapters __________________________________________________________________ of the book of Joshua, particularly Joshua 4:21b where the question is asked, “What do these stones mean?” __________________________________________________________________ This year, we, as a body of Christ, will be focusing on six __________________________________________________________________ foundational stones: 1. Faith __________________________________________________________________ 2. Favor __________________________________________________________________ 3. Future 4. Finance __________________________________________________________________ 5. Fitness 6. Farming __________________________________________________________________ The 21 Day Daniel Fast, at the beginning of the calendar year __________________________________________________________________ serves as our period of consecration and preparation for the challenges and the conquests of the coming year. Our Daniel Fast helps us to focus first on __________________________________________________________________ our Lord Jesus Christ who is the very foundation of the church. __________________________________________________________________ Self Reflection Our 21 Day Daniel Fast also reminds us of the discipline and commitment that will be necessary to fortify our faith, favor, future, finance, fitness, and farming. __________________________________________________________________ There is an old saying, “If you always do what you’ve always done, __________________________________________________________________ you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” To maintain our six foundational stones, we will have to do some different things, have some __________________________________________________________________ different visions, try some different approaches, think some different __________________________________________________________________ thoughts, and adopt some different priorities. We don’t know all of the different things we must do; however, we know the Lord Jesus Christ will __________________________________________________________________ give us victory in his name and to his glory and honor - nothing more, nothing less and nothing else. __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ William D. Watley Under Shepherd __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________ 3 __________________________________________________________________ What is Fasting? Self Reflection In the Old Testament, the word “fast” is derived from the Hebrew term tsom, which refers to the practice of self-denial. It was Hannah, who later became the mother of Samuel, who was so troubled about her inability to have children “she wept and did not eat.” (I Samuel 1:7) In the New Testament, the word “fast” is __________________________________________________________________ derived from the Greek word nesteia, which also refers to self-denial. When Jesus began his public ministry, Jesus did so with an extended fast of 40 days. __________________________________________________________________ (Matthew 4:1,2) __________________________________________________________________ Fasting is abstaining from food for a spiritual purpose. Fasting is not a tool to twist the arm of God so that He will give you exactly what you want. Fasting __________________________________________________________________ has a spiritual purpose and that purpose is to get your flesh out of the way, so the Spirit of God can move in your life. Fasting removes barriers to __________________________________________________________________ communication with God and allows your spiritual nature to commune directly with the heavenly Father - without disturbance. When a person makes a __________________________________________________________________ determination to fast, they are making a determination to remove the obstacles in their life and submit to the will of God. __________________________________________________________________ Four Types of Fasts __________________________________________________________________ Full Fast __________________________________________________________________ Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days). __________________________________________________________________ The Daniel Fast Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and __________________________________________________________________ vegetables. __________________________________________________________________ 3-Day Fast This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food. __________________________________________________________________ Partial Fast __________________________________________________________________ A Partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. You can select from three types of fasting—a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one __________________________________________________________________ item of food. __________________________________________________________________ Fasting and Your Health - We recommend you always consult your physician prior to beginning any type of fast. If you are in poor health or have __________________________________________________________________ concerns about your physical ability to fast, we especially urge you to consult a physician before beginning your fast. Your doctor can provide advice on how __________________________________________________________________ you can participate in this Daniel Fast, in a way that is healthy for you. __________________________________________________________________ 4 __________________________________________________________________ Self Reflection The Daniel Fast As we prepare for the beginning of the year’s Daniel Fast, our church is being called to a special season of fasting and praying from January 2-22, 2019 Since ancient times, fasting (abstaining from all foods, certain kinds of food, and __________________________________________________________________ various liquids) has been a spiritual discipline believers have practiced for strengthening their relationship with God; direction in decision making, power to __________________________________________________________________ break certain habits or to resist the attack of the enemy; healing for the body and mind; adoption of healthier lifestyles; and, as a support and aid in prayer when __________________________________________________________________ certain request are being