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21 Day Corporate Fast 2024
JANUARY 8TH - 28TH, 2024! Gather yourselves!
Below you will find the details of our 21 Day Corporate Fast. The daily topic and scripture for the house will be posted in our church group on the Band App! Download here using this link https://band.us/@cgmnj
Details will also be posted on our Facebook and Instagram page, our stories. Join us for corporate prayer every morning at 6:00am EST via zoom. See meeting information below.
CORPORATE FAST PRAYER ROOM
MEETING ID: 553 713 8780
PASSWORD: 1234
Firstly, we're thrilled that you've decided to join with our church body to fast during these 21 days!!
Secondly, the list of foods we've provided is merely a first step to get you thinking about making better food choices. Remember, this fast is about growing your relationship with God. And He's not as concerned about what is in your stomach as He is about what is in your heart.
Daniel's decision not to eat the king's food was an outward symbol of an inward commitment he had made to God. Let your choices over the next three weeks reflect the hunger you have for God's presence in your life. Since there is no definitive list of foods for the Daniel Diet, it is truly the spirit of Daniel's decision that we are imitating over the next 21 days. If there is something that is not specifically listed that you think still qualifies as a 'food of the king', then ask God to reveal to you whether it should be part of your diet over the next few weeks. The details of the fast are between you and God — use this time to focus on Him. God is certain to bless your life in new and exciting ways during the fast. We encourage you to write down your prayers and the many ways God reveals Himself to you. We can't wait to see what God is going to do in your life and in the life of our church.
FASTING GUIDELINES
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The fast, as explained in our weekend service, is a spiritual discipline designed to better connect us with God. As a church, we are fasting in order to deepen our relationship with God and to walk in step with His plan and purpose. The best way to do this is to redirect our food source. This is accomplished through substituting our regular food intake with Bible reading, praying and journaling. The overall goal is to experience a genuine hunger for spending time with God.
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The Daniel Fast is a partial fast, which means that we will eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but will have generous options available. We will focus on eating fruits and vegetables that are pure and simple. We have included a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid. If you have any condition which would prohibit you from being a part of the Daniel Fast, there are other options. Choose something from your daily routine (i.e. specific foods or beverages, television, other technology, etc.) and fast in that manner for the next 21 days. Remember, the details are not as important as the spirit in which you participate.
*If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor
before beginning the fast.
If you have any questions please feel free to visit our website, Facebook (@CGMNEWARKNJ), Twitter (@CGMNEWARKNJ), Instagram (@CGM_NJ) and directly message us. Our fasting schedule is as follows;
PLEASE SEE FAST GUIDELINE FOR LIST OF FOODS AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST
Week 1: 6am-12pm (water only) *No processed foods after 12:00pm (noon) to continue the habit of fasting.*
Week 2: 6am-3pm (water only) *No processed foods after 3:00pm to continue the habit of fasting.* Week 3: 6am-6pm (water only)
*No processed foods after 6:00pm to continue the habit of fasting.*
21 Day Corporate Fast 2024
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FOODS TO EAT
WHOLE GRAINS: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley
LEGUMES: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
FRUITS: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
VEGETABLES: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini, Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts
LIQUIDS: Water (as much as possible), Unsweetened Soy Milk, Herbal (caffeine free) Tea, Natural Fruit Juice (no added sugar)
OILS: Extra-Virgin Olive Oil (small quantities), Honey
MEAT: Turkey, Chicken, Fish
FOODS TO AVOID
• White Rice
• Fried Foods
• Caffeine, Coffee, Tea (including decaf)
• Carbonated Beverages
• Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
• Refined Sugar or Sugar Substitutes
• White Flour
• Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products
• White Breads
• Dairy (milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.)
Grace & Peace! God bless you!
May you have a great and prosperous first week of our 2024 Corporate Fast!
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