"PREPARING TO FAST"

Fasting is a vital part of the Christian Believer's development. It is through fasting that we learn how to discipline our flesh and it teaches us how to focus. Fasting also is an AWESOME tool that empowers our faith.

Surprisingly, many Christians don't fast often, if at all. Why wouldn't we, knowing that it has such great benefits and yields such great results? Think about it.

I want to encourage you today to start making fasting a part of your Christian lifestyle. Jesus Christ Himself fasted, the apostles fasted, the prophets and kings fasted...what should we as Christian Believers be doing?...FASTING!

Our ministry is preparing for a 21-Day Fast. I thought it would be awesome to take some time out to share with you simple, yet important things that you should do to prepare your body for the fast.

One to Two Weeks Prior To The Fast:

1. Start drinking plenty of water. (you should be doing this for the temple anyways)


2. Gradually abstain from caffeine and sugar. (these are very addictive and takes longer to exit our systems)


3. Gradually abstain from meats. (makes it easier on your digestive system)


4. Start cutting off all eating at 7pm.


5. Get into the habit of praying & reading the Word of God daily. (not just once a day)
   

Remember...fasting is a consecrated time. Meaning it's a time of "being set apart" for the Lord. This should be a joyous time full of expectation and excitement! Never "look" like you're fasting. Keep your face cleaned, breath fresh, and keep looking good! This is not a time of mourning, but a time of intimacy and development with God!

Pastor Renee Roberts