The Assembly will start our 21 days of prayer and fasting on Jan 7th at 7 PM. This is a powerful time when we grow closer to God as we pray, fast, and read devotionals daily from every staff pastor.

WHAT IS FASTING?
Fasting is intentionally abstaining from food (not fluids) for spiritual purposes; it is humbling your soul (Psalm 35:13, Matthew 23:12).
Fasting brings you into a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord.
Fasting is an act of humility before God to seek His divine intervention in the events of our physical world. It brings revelation by the Holy Spirit of our true spiritual condition, leading to brokenness, repentance, and change.
Fasting transforms prayer into a richer, more personal experience and draws you closer to God.

HOW TO FAST
DISCREETLY | Matthew 6:17-18 (NLT)
"But when you fast, comb your hair and wash your face. Then no one will notice that you are fasting, except your Father, who knows what you do in pri-vate. And your Father, who sees everything, will reward you."
WITH FAITH | HEBREWS 11:6 (NLT)
"And it is impossible to please God without faith.
Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him."


"WE FAST TO FEAST ON THE BREAD OF LIFE."

Different Types of Fasting
There are many different types of fasting that you can do such as:

• Full Fast – No food, water only. (This is for 21 days; do this intermittently and combined with another fast below.)
• Partial Fast - A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown. You can select from three types of fasting —a Full Fast, Daniel Fast, or give up at least one food item.
• Juice Fast – Fruit and vegetable juices only.
• Red meat - No red meats during the fast.
• All meat -No meat during the fast
• Social media - No social media during the fast.
• TV - No television during the fast.
• DANIEL'S FAST →
This is based on the prophet, Daniel, in the Bible (Daniel 10:2-3) as he sought wisdom and understanding.

FOODS TO EAT:
ALL FRUITS
Apples, peaches, berries, grapes, pineapples, oranges, bananas, melons, etc. (fresh/raw, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned in their own juice-not syrup).
ALL VEGGIES
Squash, lettuce, spinach, carrots, kale, broccoli, asparagus, cabbage, greens, corn, potatoes, sweet potatoes, etc. (fresh/raw, frozen, dried, or canned).
WHOLE GRAINS
Brown rice, oats, barley, grits, hot cereal, whole-wheat pasta, etc.
OTHER NATURAL FOODS
Beans and peas, seeds and nuts, oils, rice milk, soy milk, water, healthy beverages and smoothies (with no sugars or artificial preservative), spices, herbs, tofu, soy vinegar.
SWEETENERS
Honey, agave nectar.


DANIEL'S FAST
FOODS TO AVOID:
X - Meat (including poultry and seafood)
X - White rice/white flour (no bread)
X - Fried Foods
X - Caffeine & Caffeinated Beverages
X - Sugar & Artificial Sweeteners
X - Dairy Products (butter, milk, eggs, etc.)

PLEASE NOTE:
While the expectations for the Daniel's Fast are clear as listed, we want to always consider the health and well-being of all participants.
Please always consider your own health conditions, seek wisdom from God and consult a medical professional when making the decision on what your personal fast will look like during these times.


JESUS REPLIED,
"I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE. WHOEVER COMES TO ME WILL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN. WHOEVER BELIEVES IN ME WILL NEVER BE THIRSTY."
- John 6:35 NLT

Please do not do anything damaging to you or your health. Pray about this and find what God has planned for you.

Why We Fast
To know God’s will for our lives.
With a desire for a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord.
Because we need a fresh encounter with the Lord.

There are Biblical reasons for why we do this:
Ezra 8:21-23: Then I proclaimed a fast there at the river of Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from Him the right way for us and our little ones and all our possessions. 22 For I was ashamed to request of the king an escort of soldiers and horsemen to help us against the enemy on the road, because we had spoken to the king, saying, “The hand of our God is upon all those for good who seek Him, but His power and His wrath are against all those who forsake Him.” 23 So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.

Isaiah 58:6: “Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke?"

Matthew 4:2:  And when (Jesus)He had fasted forty days and forty nights, afterward He was hungry.

During this time, we should all take time for prayer and listen to God. The Assembly @ Warner Robins is open from 9-4 Monday through Thursday if you would like to come to the sanctuary.

 This will end on Jan 27th at 7 PM during our first Spiritual Emphasis Week (SEW) service which starts with our 9 AM And 11 AM services.

All of the staff's daily devotionals are shown below!