New Year Fast

IGNITE ~ EMPOWER ~ TRANSFORM

 

Fasting and Prayer Protocols

 

Dates: Janaury 6th-8th, 2025

  Daily Prayer M-W: 6:00 am CST

 Fasting Time: 6:00 am - 6:00 pm Water Only **

 Eating is allowed after 6 pm

 Daily Prayer Line: 503-300-6831 (Code 344540)

 

If this is your first time fasting, here are some details.

What is fasting?

The simple definition of fast is not eating. People who fasted in the bible did it for spiritual purposes. Fasting typically involves abstaining from all food, solid or liquid, but not water, for a determined amount of time with specific spiritual goals. Fasting is not dieting. You may shed a few pounds or lose a couple of inches, but that is not the sole purpose of calling a fast.

IF OUR FAST IS NOT UNTO THE LORD, THEN IT HAS FAILED.

 

Isaiah 58:6-9 describes the type of fast God desires (a holy fast).

"No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free and remove the chains that bind people. Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help. "Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the Lord will protect you from behind. Then, when you call, the Lord will answer. 'Yes, I am here,' he will quickly reply. "Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors!" Isaiah 58:6-9 NLT

The focus of the fast must be God. Our attention during a fast must be entirely on God.

 

 What if I take medication, can I still fast? If you take medication or have a condition that requires you to eat, please check with your doctor before fasting. We strongly suggest that you follow your doctor's orders.

 Can pregnant women fast? Please check with your OB/GYN before fasting. We strongly suggest following your doctor's advice.

 

WAYS TO FAST

Normal Fast – No food, Water only.

Absolute Fast/Supernatural Fast – Absolutely no food or Water (Caution: Should not last over three days and only then if you have a clear directive from the Lord and are in good health).

Partial Fast – This could mean fasting certain meals of the day or abstaining from certain foods (i.e., No meat or sweets, soup only, fruit and vegetables only, etc.)

Daniel Fast (Daniel 10:3) ate no pleasant bread). The Daniel Fast is a fasting option for those who take medication, have a medical condition, or pregnant mothers.

Juice Fast – Fruit and vegetable juices only.

Corporate Fast – A church or group of people who fast together for a certain period.

 

FASTING PRODUCES THE FOLLOWING OUTCOMES:

1. To loosen the bonds of wickedness, i.e., break sin's addiction.
2. To undo heavy burdens, i.e., to solve problems.
3. To let the oppressed go free, i.e., for revival and soul-winning.
4. To break every yoke, i.e., to overcome discouragement or despondency.

 

The enemy knows the power of Prayer and Fasting and will do everything to stop

you. Intercessors who begin to fast can expect to encounter much spiritual resistance. We must be committed to fasting; the rewards far outweigh the enemy's obstacles.

BENEFITS OF FASTING:

 

  Fasting will break the spirit of poverty over your life and will prepare the way for prosperity  (Joel 2:15, 18–19, 24–26).

  Fasting will break the power of fear that tries to oppress you (Joel 2:21).

  Fasting will break the stronghold of sexual impurity.

 Fasting will break the power of sickness and infirmity and release healing in your life (Isa.  58:5–6, 8).

 Fasting will release God’s glory for your protection (Isa. 58:8)  Fasting will result in answered prayer (Isa. 58:9).

  Fasting releases divine guidance (Isa. 58:11).

  Fasting will break generational curses (Isa. 58:12).

  Fasting closes breaches and brings restoration and rebuilding (Isa. 58:12; Neh. 1:4).

  Fasting will cause you to have great victory against overwhelming odds (2 Chron. 20:3).

  Fasting will prepare the way for you and your children and deliver you from enemies that lie in  wait (Ezra 8:21, 31).

  Fasting will break the powers of carnality, division, and strife (Phil. 3:19).

 Fasting will break the powers of pride, rebellion, and witchcraft (Ps. 35:13; Job 33:17–20).  Fasting will cause the Lord's joy and presence to return (Mark 2:20).

  Fasting will release the power of the Holy Spirit for the miraculous to occur (Luke 4:14, 18).  Fasting breaks unbelief and doubt (Matt. 13:58; 17:20).

HOW OFTEN SHOULD I PRAY DURING THE FAST:

 

Remember, God is the main PRIORITY. As soon as you wake up, pray within the first 15 minutes. Pray, worship, and study the scriptures as often as you can. If this level of fasting and prayer is new to you, try setting an alarm to pray when you normally eat.

“Hey Siri, set an alarm to pray at 5:30 am, 7:00 am, 11:45 am, 5:00 pm, 9:00 pm”.

 

Read your bible BEFORE reading anything. This includes social media, emails, text messages, bank accounts, etc.

Repeat after me:

 

“I WILL TALK TO GOD BEFORE TALKING TO ANYONE ELSE.” Pray During Hunger or Weakness At some point, you will likely feel hungry and/or weak. You may have headaches, irritability, or fatigue.

This is a good time to increase the intensity of your prayers. Declare over your life, “I am graced to fast in Jesus’ name. My mind is not set on earthy things. The god of my belly does not lead me.”

“Their end is destruction, their god is their belly, and they glory in their shame, with minds set on earthly things.” Philippians 3:19