Fasting helps us to draw nearer to God. It is a natural discipline for a spiritual purpose.

It’s not that God is more willing to speak when we are fasting, but we are more capable of hearing because our attention is off of what would normally distract us. God has something He wants to say to us and help us with everyday and fasting is a great way to tune in and hear exactly what that is.

Remember, your personal fast should be a bit of a challenge, but only you know your body and your options, so it’s important that you pray about this fast, use wisdom and follow the leading of the Holy Spirit.

PRAYER & FASTING GUIDELINES | WEEK 1

AUGUST 10TH-16TH

•No fast foods
•No fried foods
•No pork, beef, or shellfish of any kind (i.e., shrimp, lobster, crab, etc.)
•No white bread(use wheat bread, Ezekiel bread or whole grain breads as a substitute)
•No desserts and no white sugar (sugar substitutes are acceptable)
•No carbonated drinks or carbonated water
•No caffeine
•Drastically limit TV and internet time for entertainment purposes (not necessary to eliminate entirely)
•Purpose to make God’s Word and His presence the first and last thing on your mind daily
•Commit to not missing a church service (midweek is applicable, and Generation Youth if you are a teenager) and arrive on time.

Start a partial fast, consuming only liquids, from 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. daily, while following the guidelines.

Use your extra time for prayer, worship, and meditation on God’s Word.

Dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to prayer, particularly in the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues).

Assess your relationships. Strengthen those that need it and reduce those that aren’t fruitful.

PRAYER & FASTING GUIDELINES | WEEK 2

AUGUST 17TH-23RD

•No fast foods
•No fried foods
•No pork, beef, or shellfish of any kind (i.e., shrimp, lobster, crab, etc.)
•No white bread(use wheat bread, Ezekiel bread or whole grain breads as a substitute)
•No desserts and no white sugar (sugar substitutes are acceptable)
•No carbonated drinks or carbonated water
•No caffeine
•Drastically limit TV and internet time for entertainment purposes (not necessary to eliminate entirely)
•Purpose to make God’s Word and His presence the first and last thing on your mind daily
•Commit to not missing a church service (midweek is applicable, and Generation Youth if you are a teenager) and arrive on time.

Start a partial fast, consuming only liquids, from 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. daily, while following the guidelines.

Use your extra time for prayer, worship, and meditation on God’s Word.

Dedicate at least 45 minutes daily to prayer, particularly in the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues).

Look for at least one opportunity this week to “deal your bread to the hungry” (Isaiah 58:7), giving your food, or the money you would have spent for food, to someone else in need.

Remember to gradually reintroduce food into your system (i.e. fruits, juices, small portions, etc.)

TYPES OF FASTS

1. Complete Fast
This is liquid only. Typically, water with light juices is an option.

2. Selective Fast
This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. Ex: Daniel Fast

3. Partial Fast
Sometimes called the “Jewish Fast”, which involves abstaining from eating any food in the morning and afternoon. This can correlate to specific times of day. Ex: 6am-3pm or sunup to sundown

4. Soul Fast
This option is great if you have little to no experience fasting from food, if you have any health issues that prevent you from fasting from food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are not food-related but can tend to be distracting/time time-consuming.
Ex: Fasting from television or social media

FASTING TIPS

How To Begin
Start with a clear goal and be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, or restoration of your marriage or family? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, pray daily, and stay in the Word.

Prepare Spiritually
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness that need strengthening. Forgive all who have offended you and ask for forgiveness from those you may have offended. (Mark 11:25, Luke 11:4 & 17:3-4)

Corporate Guidelines
Take the time to understand the corporate guidelines and determine how your normal routines may be impacted by your commitment to fasting. Plan ahead to ensure that you are not violating the guidelines unknowingly.

What To Expect
When you fast, your body eliminates toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort, such as headaches and irritability, during the withdrawal from caffeine and sugar. Naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity, exercise moderately, and take time to rest.

How To End
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating gradually.

Believe
Believe that God will do a miraculous work in your life that will translate into miraculous results around you. Keep the switch of faith turned on. God has great things in store for you in all areas of your life.

Fasting is for YOUR benefit, so do it with GRACE. “Cheating” on a fast hinders only YOUR spiritual progress and potentially limits YOUR expected results. So, be honest with yourself and commit to as many of the fasting guidelines as you can handle.

Fasting is PERSONAL. Don’t allow others to put you into bondage, and also refrain from judging the commitment of those around you by your spiritual standard. If you have a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) that falls during the time of the fast, it is acceptable to adjust your eating for that time and resume your fasting commitment afterwards, if you so choose.

The Purpose of fasting is to discipline your flesh, not to leave you miserable or ill. Therefore, please feel free to alter the guidelines according to your tolerance, and add a healthy snack at any point if necessary.

Contact Us

info@wearekingdomlife.church
(407) 442-2688

1901 S. Poinciana Blvd.
Suite #102
Kissimmee, FL 34758

PRAYER & FASTING GUIDELINES | WEEK 1

AUGUST 10TH-16TH

Start a partial fast, consuming only liquids, from 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. daily, while following the guidelines.

Use your extra time for prayer, worship, and meditation on God’s Word.

Dedicate at least 30 minutes daily to prayer, particularly in the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues).

Assess your relationships. Strengthen those that need it and reduce those that aren’t fruitful.

PRAYER & FASTING GUIDELINES | WEEK 2

AUGUST 17TH-23RD

Start a partial fast, consuming only liquids, from 6 A.M. to 1 P.M. daily, while following the guidelines.

Use your extra time for prayer, worship, and meditation on God’s Word.

Dedicate at least 45 minutes daily to prayer, particularly in the Holy Spirit (speaking in tongues).

Look for at least one opportunity this week to “deal your bread to the hungry” (Isaiah 58:7), giving your food, or the money you would have spent for food, to someone else in need.

Remember to gradually reintroduce food into your system (i.e. fruits, juices, small portions, etc.)

TYPES OF FASTS

1. Complete FastThis is liquid only. Typically, water with light juices is an option.

2. Selective FastThis type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. Ex: Daniel Fast

3. Partial FastSometimes called the “Jewish Fast”, which involves abstaining from eating any food in the morning and afternoon. This can correlate to specific times of day. Ex: 6am-3pm or sunup to sundown

FASTING TIPS

How To BeginStart with a clear goal and be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, or restoration of your marriage or family? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, pray daily, and stay in the Word.

Prepare SpirituallyAsk the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness that need strengthening. Forgive all who have offended you and ask for forgiveness from those you may have offended. (Mark 11:25, Luke 11:4 & 17:3-4)

Corporate GuidelinesTake the time to understand the corporate guidelines and determine how your normal routines may be impacted by your commitment to fasting. Plan ahead to ensure that you are not violating the guidelines unknowingly.

What To ExpectWhen you fast, your body eliminates toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort, such as headaches and irritability, during the withdrawal from caffeine and sugar. Naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity, exercise moderately, and take time to rest.

How To EndDon’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating gradually.

BelieveBelieve that God will do a miraculous work in your life that will translate into miraculous results around you. Keep the switch of faith turned on. God has great things in store for you in all areas of your life.

Fasting is for YOUR benefit, so do it with GRACE. “Cheating” on a fast hinders only YOUR spiritual progress and potentially limits YOUR expected results. So, be honest with yourself and commit to as many of the fasting guidelines as you can handle.

Contact Us

1. Complete Fast
This is liquid only. Typically, water with light juices is an option.

2. Selective Fast
This type of fast involves removing certain elements from your diet. Ex: Daniel Fast

3. Partial Fast
Sometimes called the “Jewish Fast”, which involves abstaining from eating any food in the morning and afternoon. This can correlate to specific times of day. Ex: 6am-3pm or sunup to sundown

How To Begin
Start with a clear goal and be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, or restoration of your marriage or family? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance, pray daily, and stay in the Word.

Prepare Spiritually
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness that need strengthening. Forgive all who have offended you and ask for forgiveness from those you may have offended. (Mark 11:25, Luke 11:4 & 17:3-4)

Corporate Guidelines
Take the time to understand the corporate guidelines and determine how your normal routines may be impacted by your commitment to fasting. Plan ahead to ensure that you are not violating the guidelines unknowingly.

What To Expect
When you fast, your body eliminates toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort, such as headaches and irritability, during the withdrawal from caffeine and sugar. Naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity, exercise moderately, and take time to rest.

How To End
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating gradually.

Believe
Believe that God will do a miraculous work in your life that will translate into miraculous results around you. Keep the switch of faith turned on. God has great things in store for you in all areas of your life.