River of Life Church will be coming together to observe a Daniel Fast again this year. The fast will begin on January 2nd and will continue until it is broken on Sunday morning, January 23rd.
Pastor Ben Wiles stated, “Every year in January, our church enters into a season of fasting. We have done this for several years now and I believe it has been crucial to the survival of this church as well as the effectiveness of our ministry. Corporate fasting has given us much-needed direction and has caused each year to be started with a hunger for the presence of God in our worship services. Fasting will lead to much-needed spiritual breakthrough in individual lives and collectively as a church.”
Getting started on the Daniel Fast may be the hardest and most confusing part when it comes to knowing and choosing what to eat. So what can/should you eat? What should you avoid? Here’s a helpful guide.
Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley
Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
Fruits: (for example) Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangeloes, Tangerines, Watermelon
Vegetables: (for example) Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, 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: Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% All-Natural Fruit Juices, 100% All Natural Vegetable Juices
(Foods to Avoid)
Our prayer is for the Lord to give us direction and a higher level of ministry effectiveness than we have ever seen as a result of this time of fasting. Contact us and let us know if you are joining in!
(If you have a medical condition, you should consult your doctor before undertaking any type of fast.)
