Church of God Peniel
A NEW BEGINNING
Annual 21 Day Fast
January 5-26
"Sanctify yourselves, for tomorrow the Lord will do wonders among you." Joshua 3:5
Why do we fast?
"The reason for fasting at the beginning of the year is to seek the face of God and to get closer to Him. Fasting makes us more sensitive to the Spirit, our flesh is weakened and our spirit is strengthened." - Pastor Francisco Montúfar
This year you can participate in the fast in different ways.
Types of Fasting
Daniel Fast
Foods to consume
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Fruits (fresh, frozen or canned)
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Vegetables (fresh, frozen or canned)
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Grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats, etc.)
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Legumes (beans, lentils, peas)
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Nuts and seeds
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Water or 100% juice
The Daniel Fast is a 21-day spiritual fast based on the biblical story of Daniel.
Foods to avoid
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All animal products (meat, poultry, fish, eggs, dairy)
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Processed foods (junk food, fast food, etc.)
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Sugars (white sugar, brown sugar, honey)
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Caffeine (coffee, tea, soft drinks)
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Breads and tortillas
Full Fast
A fast where a person only drinks water and abstains from all food. (You determine the number of days.)
Partial Fast
A certain number of hours a day
An example of a partial fast is from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. or from sunrise to sunset. You can select from three types of fasting: full fasting, Daniel fasting, or giving up at least one food. You can also skip one meal.
You can also add social media fasting to any of these types of fasting.
