Grace
Fellowship
40 Days of Prayer and Fasting
September 24, 2008-November 2, 2008.
Guidelines for
Fasting
Fasting Resources
Article:
Fasting-When
Hunger = Power (PDF)
Revival
and Fasting (Message by John Piper)
Your
Personal Guide to Fasting and Prayer by
Bill Bright
What
is fasting? How do I do it? Life.net
These are the fasts from which we are asking
you to choose one:
1. The Disciple Fast (liquids
only)
THIS FAST DENIES
- All Solid Food
THIS FAST INCLUDES
- Gatorade
- Liquid nourishment drinks (Boost, Ensure,
etc)
- Fruit & Vegetable Juice
- Smoothies & Protein Drinks
- Herbal Tea
The Disciple Fast TIPS
o Use a juicer or buy 100% juice
o Take nutritional supplements including flax
seed oil w/ omega 3
o Take nourishment every 2-3 hours
2. The Daniel Fast (fruits,
vegetables & water)
THIS FAST DENIES
- All Meat (beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.)
- Grains
- Dairy
THIS FAST INCLUDES
- Fruits & Vegetables
- Legumes & Lentils
The Daniel Fast SAMPLE MENU
o Breakfast –Fruit Salad & Hashbrowns
o AM Snack –Fruit Smoothie
o Lunch –Green Salad & Gazpacho
o PM Snack –Celery with Peanut Butter
o Dinner- Baked Potato with Broccoli
3. The Esther Fast (partial-
no meat of any kind)
THIS FAST DENIES
- All Meat (beef, pork, chicken, fish, etc.)
THIS FAST INCLUDES
- Fruits
- Vegetables
- Grains
- Dairy
- Legumes & Lentils
The Esther Fast SAMPLE MENU
o Breakfast –Cheese omelet & muffin
o AM Snack –Yogurt
o Lunch –Green Salad
o PM Snack –Popcorn
o Dinner- Vegetable Lasagna w/ Garlic Bread
OTHER FASTING TIPS
o Set goals to chart your progress. Write
down 4-5 reasons for your fast
o Sign up for our daily email devotionals.
o Get plenty of sleep/rest
o Start your fast journal
o Remember to drink lots of water
o Plan your meals so you don’t ‘accidentally’
break your fast.
o Attend the revival services at New Seasons
Church November 14, 15, & 16.
o Use the daily prayer guides and/or devotionals
for family discussion.
o Visit the recommended websites for more
information.
o Begin reading books and listening to sermons
that will challenge you to greater spiritual
growth.
