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21 DAY FOCUS FAST

January 7 - January 27, 2020

Every year, our church sets aside a special time of fasting and prayer with one goal in mind; to draw closer to God.  Fasting, one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines,  allows us to abstain from certain foods and pleasures in order to focus on a period of spiritual growth. 

Spiritual growth through fasting requires a solid commitment.  Arranging special time each day with God is absolutely crucial in attaining intimate communion with the Father.  We are devoting ourselves to seeking God’s face, even (and especially) during those times in which we might feel weak, vulnerable, or irritable.  We will read His Word and meditate on Him throughout our day, sing praises to Him and center our total being on Him;  our mind, our attitudes, our actions, our motives, desires, and words.  By doing so, we are creating a space for God to fill and transform our lives from the inside out and to show forth His strength and power.    

However, be aware that Satan will do everything he can to pull us away from anything that encourages us to seek God and grow in our faith.  He will try everything from making you focus on all the foods you can’t have to making you extremely irritable to bringing up trouble with your friends and family or at work.  To have victory against such attacks; make prayer your shield and KEEP DOING WHAT HONORS GOD.  

As a church, we are committing to pray 3 times a day.  Our collective time is 5:37am, 12:37pm and 6:37pm.   If those times don’t work for you, no worries.  Just commit to the times that work best for your schedule.  

We will also gather for corporate prayer on Wednesday, January 8th and Wednesday, January 15th at 6:37pm at our Main Campus. 

A renewed closeness with God and a greater sensitivity to spiritual things are usually the results of a fast.  Do not be disappointed if you do not have a “mountaintop experience,”  as some do. Many people who have successfully completed fasts tell of feeling a nearness to God that they have never before known, but others who have honestly sought His face report no particular outward results at all.   We believe that God will honor our commitment.

WHAT TO ENJOY

  • ALL FRUITS - including fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned.

  • ALL VEGETABLES - including fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned., veggie/soy burgers and meals are an option.

  • ALL WHOLE GRAINS - including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

  • ALL NUTS AND SEEDS - including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

  • ALL BEANS (LEGUMES)- including canned or dried. Including but not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannelloni beans, white beans.

  • BEVERAGES: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. 100% Fruit juice is permitted.

WHAT TO AVOID

  • All meat and animal products 

  • All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, butter, and eggs.

  • All sweets & sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, honey, syrups.

  • All bread & baked goods

  • All fried foods

  • Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

DAILY PRAYER & READING FOCUS

Join us on the INNOVATION CHURCH APP each day for a daily scripture, devotion and prayer.

Day 1 Praise & Thanksgiving   |   Psalms 15 & Psalm 136

Day 2 Repentance   |  Psalms 51, Joel 2:15, 

Day 3 A Call to Consecration   | Psalm 51 (again) 

Day 4 Search Me & Know Me  | Psalm 139 

Day 5 Fill Me With Your Spirit  |  Matthew 12: 43-45,

Day 6 Practice Forgiveness    | Acts 3:19, Romans 3:23

Day 7 Eliminating Offense  | Matthew 24:10-12, Galatians 5:1

Day 8 Renewing Your Mind   | Romans 12:1-2, Proverbs 3:7-8

Day 9 Having the heart and mind of Christ | Ephesians 4:22-32,  Ephesians 5:1-2, Matthew Chapter 5

Day 10 Confidence in God’s Promises  |  Hebrews 6:18, 

Day 11 Be Still & Know God   |  Psalm 46,  Hebrews 13:8 

Day 12 God is I AM   |   2 Chronicles 20:17

Day 13 God is the giver of Life   |  Genesis 2:7,  1 Timothy 6:13, Acts 17:28

Day 14 Our Lives Are Not Our Own  |  Ephesians 2:10, Psalm 139

Day 15 God is THE ULTIMATE Good Father  | 1 John 3:1a, Luke 15

Day 16 Expecting God to Move  |  Acts 2:2, Mark 9:14-29

Day 17 Choosing Humility   |  James 4:6, Romans 12:3

Day 18 Called to be “Set Apart”  |  1 Peter 2:9, 1 John 4:4-5, Deuteronomy 14:2, Psalm 4:3,, 2 Corinthians 6:17

Day 19 Choosing Freedom  |  John 8:36, 2 Corinthians 3:17, Psalm 119:45, Romans 6:22

Day 20 Pursuing Freedom  |  Galatians 5:1, 1 Peter 2:16,  Colossians 1:21-23

Day 21 Revive Us, O God  |  Daniel 9:3-10,  Psalm 85:6,  Psalm 51:10,  2 Chronicles 7:14