Ways to Fast

  1. Select one of the below options, or

  2. A combination of the below fast, or

  3. A progressive fast

    (i.e. – start with Desert for two weeks and move to Daniel for two weeks, and conclude with Denial)

  • DENIAL: No food from 6AM to 6PM

  • DANIEL: Fruit, vegetables, juice and water only.

  • DEDICATED: No Solid Foods for the duration of the fast

  • DESERT: WATER is your only beverage option for the entire period of time. You may eat what you like.

  • DROUGHT: No television with the exception of the news and religious programming.

  • DELIVERANCE: Refrain from sinful habits or habitual behaviors. (Examples: cursing, gossip, overeating, alcoholism, ungratefulness, sexual sins, etc. See Galatians 5:19-26 and Hebrews 12:1) Prayerfully after the fast, you won't look back!

 

Fasting Options for Children (ages 4 – 17)

Munchies Fast

Eating only fruit for sweets, (no cookies, candy).

Munching on veggies only (no chips, etc.).

No carbonated beverages or milk (only water).

Media Fast

Playing only board games (no video games).

Watching only educational or Christian Programs on television or movies.

Using cell phones only in a case of emergency.

Use discretion on Educational and Bible Apps that could be optional or put off until the fast.

Money Fast

Spending only if it is a necessity (school supplies or warm clothing items).

No purchases of convenience items, unnecessary snacks, entertainment items, etc.

All other monies received are saved.

Mental Fast

Going to bed earlier than usual.

Sitting with moments of quiet during the day.