January 4–24
At Lifepointe, prayer and fasting is not about religious discipline or spiritual hype.
It is about formation.
For 21 days, we are choosing to slow down, seek God intentionally, and posture our hearts to become a people He can trust.
Before God multiplies a church, He matures a people.
This fast is not about earning God’s favor.
It is about aligning ourselves with His will and His way.
In this fast, you consume only liquids—typically water, with light fruit or vegetable juices as needed.
This fast removes specific items from your diet. A common example is the Daniel Fast, which removes meat, sweets, and bread while focusing on fruits, vegetables, and water.
Sometimes called a “Jewish Fast,” this involves abstaining from food for part of the day—such as from sunup to sundown, or from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
This fast focuses on non-food areas that may be out of balance. Examples include fasting social media, television, entertainment, or other habits that consume time and attention. This is a great option for those unable to fast food.
• Fast one meal a day.
• Fast one or two meals per day.
• Fast one or two entire days or more.
If you go completely without food for a full day or longer:
Drink plenty of water.
Drink some fruit juice for energy.
Remember that some medications should not be taken
without food.
Fruits
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Watermelon, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Tangerines.
Vegetables
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Celery, Chili Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Leeks, Lettuce, Cabbage, Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Radishes, Sprouts, Squashes, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Turnips, Yams.
Whole Grains
Whole Wheat, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, Barley, Grits, Rice Cakes, Popcorn.Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes
Sunflower Seeds, Cashews, Peanuts, Sesame, Nut Butter, Peanut Butter, Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Cannellini Beans, White Beans.
Oils and Beverages
Olive, Canola, Grape Seed, Peanut, Sesame, Spring Water, Distilled Water, Other Pure Waters.
There are some cautions to consider as you contemplate a food fast. It is wise to consult your doctor before you begin your fast to make sure there are no medical reasons why it would be harmful to radically change your diet short-term or long-term.