Happy New Year to all of my friends out there in your various time zones! I pray that you all have an amazing 2010. As you know, we are preparing right now for our annual 21 days of prayer and fasting, called AWAKENING. This year, we are going for the TOTAL LIFE CHALLENGE – a person revolution in body, soul, and spirit! Preparing early is the best thing you can do to set yourself up for success. Here is what I do to prepare early:
1. Decide what kind of fast I am going to do. Most people do a form of the Daniel fast.
2. Decide on a devotional plan to follow for the next 21 days. We have a companion devotional to go along with Awakening and I also like to add the One Year Bible to the mix.
3. Decide NOW that you will attend at least one prayer and worship night and make whatever adjustments you need to make in order to be there.
4. Clean out all the junk food from your house. Just get rid of it – throw it away or better yet, donate it!
5. Make a list of all the things you need for your fast and make a time to get them. If you are taking supplements of any kind, now is the time to purchase them.
6. Plan what you will eat if you are on a partial fast such as the Daniel fast and have those items on hand. This is especially helpful if you have children who are fasting or if you are still cooking for your family but you are fasting. Cook ahead and freeze – this will pay off big time on the long run!
Hope this helps as you get ready to seek God in a special way to kick of this new decade!
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Yes! Thanks Kerri for tips to prepare for fasting that will help us to stay focused.
This goes right along with Pastor Katie’s reminder for us to clear out the clutter last Sunday! Time to return to the Simple Joys only to be found in Christ! Thanks for the list, love that!
Hi Kerri,
What are some other kind of fasts other than the Daniel fast? Is there anyone who actually does not eat for 21 days? Just water?
Hi, Julia. There are lots of other kinds of fasting besides the Daniel fast. You can find them at http://www.awake21.org under the resources section. Hope this helps.