Full days

2 Chronicles 7:14 KJV

[14] If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land.

 

Mark 9:29, KJV: And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

 

Jan 6-26

Elevation FOR OUR BODIES

*Please listen to your doctor if they advise against you participating in this capacity

• No pork

• No Red Meat

• No fried foods

• No sweets

• No pop or caffeinated drinks

• No alcoholic beverages or unprescribed drugs

 

Elevation FOR OUR FAITH

 

• No social media

• No daytime television, that involves scandal, rumor and disempowerment

• 20 minutes of Bible study each day. 

• 21 day prayer call at 6pm

 

Elevation IN OUR COMMITMENT

• Praying earnestly and sincerely for the strengthening of your commitment to God.

• More people become disciples of Christ

• Committed in our giving

• Committed to being more active and volunteering here at Mount Vernon

• Remain connected to community,servanthood, membership involvement

 

Types of Fast

 

There are three types of biblical fasting:

• The Daniel Fast: A common fast for spiritual purity, physical detoxification, and divine guidance 

• The 3-day fast: A fast without food or drink for three days, as seen in Esther 4:16 and Acts 9:9 

• The Disciples' Fast: A normal fast where you only consume water 

Other types of biblical fasting include: 

 

• Absolute Fast: No food or water, but should not be done for more than three days

• Partial Fast: Abstaining from certain foods or meals

• Juice Fast: Only consuming fruit and vegetable juices

• Corporate Fast: A group of people or church fasting together for a period of time with restrictions

 

*We are doing a restricted fast

You can have…

Chicken, turkey,Fish

Brown Rice

Fruits and Vegetables

Nuts

Potato’s