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40 days of consecration

prayer and fasting document

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”We’d like to thank each member of our GVWC family for your willingness to participate in this divine order from the Lord. Please be reminded that this fasting and prayer consecration is by divine assignment and is going to spiritually revolutionize our lives. The Lord has called us to Himself that He may instruct us in righteousness and reveal to us what His will is for our lives during this time of great harvest and outpouring of His spirit. Stay under His instructions and remain sensitive to His spirit as we embark upon “a great move of God”. May God richly bless each of you.

Bishop Michael & Janice Roseboro, Pastors

Prayer and Devotional Schedule

“Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice.” (Psalm 50:5 KJV)

March 9, 2011-April 17, 2011

Ideal Daily Devotional Schedule (Please adjusts times as needed):

30- 60 minutes Morning Reading and prayer

Mondays: (Times set by department leader) – The department staff, care

groups and leaders will set a time to pray together.

Care Group leaders will also incorporate teaching into the

prayer time as appropriate. Please use devotional thoughts to encourage

and challenge you as we are seeking God, together for great things over

the 40 days of our fast.

• Tuesdays: Church prayer Day

• Wednesday: 7:00pm prayer before Empowerment training

• Thursday: Continued Prayer

• Friday: 24 hour prayer chain.

• Saturday: United prayer with prayer partner

• Sunday: 9 am prayer

Fasting Overview:

The Daniel Fast is a partial fast, which means that you will eliminate some common things from your daily diet, but will have generous options available. You will focus on eating fruits and vegetables that are pure and simple. We have included a list of foods to eat and to avoid.

*If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor before beginning the fast[?].

The 40 days of consecration is 40 days of a combination of 10-day cycles of various levels of food sacrifices. A chart is included on page 6, reflecting the restrictions.

What:

Daniel Fast will take 21 days. If you are planning to continue the complete 40 days of fasting, at the end of the Daniel fast you will join the 40 days of fasting at the appropriate point. This will require you to fast an additional 19 days. Please see chart to find out where you are in the forty days of consecration chart.

This will be a challenging process, but we look forward to seeing what God does in our church and in our lives.

Who will be fasting?

The entire GVWC Church will be participating in this ordained fast (exceptions: those who are ill or those who prefer not to participate). We are inviting any of our special guests, friends and family, who are saved, and would like to join us to feel free to participate.

When:

Sunday, March 9nd at 6am: Begins each scheduled fast.

Sunday, April 17th at 6 pm: Break the Fast!

Purpose of Fasting and praying:

• To become closer to God by bringing your body under subjection to Holy Ghost. (I Cor. 9:27)

• To deny the demands of your flesh.

• To increase your prayer life.

• To study the scriptures with a new intensity.

• To seek the knowledge of His will in all wisdom and spiritual understanding (Col. 1:9)

Results of Fasting:

• New spiritual strength over the things that once controlled your life

• Closer relationship with God

• Strength for service in the kingdom

• Harvest minded

Biblical models:

• Daniel chapters 2 and 10 -Examples of personal fasting and results

• Isaiah chapter 58- God's chosen fast.

• Matthew chapter 4 - Jesus fasted

Fasting levels:

• If you fast often you may need to increase your fasting time beyond what you are accustomed. Once the body is conditioned to fasting the level of sacrifice may need to be increased.

• If this is your first fast, the forty days may be difficult for you. But the sacrifices you make during fasting will help bring your flesh under subjection to the Spirit.

Accountability:

• Make yourself accountable to at least one other person during this fast. This will help both of you to endure the fasting process.

• Encourage one another.

Restrictions During Fasting and Prayer:

• No television, except Christian broadcasting and news

• Avoid joking and jesting as much as possible

Forty-Days Consecration Schedule

Option 1 – GVWC

|Day 1 – Day 10 |*3rd Shift Workers: No Food Or | No Food Or Drink (Absolute) |

|3/9/11-3/18/11 |Drink 6am-6pm or 6pm-6am |from 6am-6pm |

|Day 11 – Day 20 | |1 Meal A Day. Only Drink W/Meal |

|3/19/11 – 3/28/11 | | |

|Day 21- Day 30 | |Liquids Only |

|3/29/11 – 4/7/11 | | |

|Day 31 – Day 37 | |Liquids Only |

|4/8/11 –4/14/11 | |Or |

| | |1 Meal A Day. Only Drink W/Meal |

| | |Or |

| | |No Food Or Drink |

|Day 38 – Day 40 | |*No Food Or Drink (Absolute) |

|4/15/11 – 4/17/11 | | |

Option 2 – Daniel Fast (Vegetables Only)

|Day 1 – Day 10 |*3rd Shift Workers: | No Food Or Drink (Absolute) |

|3/9/11-3/18/11 |No Food Or Drink |6pm-6am |

| |6am-6pm or 6pm-6am | |

|Day 11 – Day 20 | |No Food Or Drink (Absolute) |

|3/19/11 – 3/28/11 | |6pm-6am |

|Day 21- Day 30 | |Liquefied Vegetables Only |

|3/29/11 – 4/7/11 | | |

|Day 31 – Day 37 | |Puree Vegetables Or|

|4/8/11 –4/14/11 | |No Food Or Drink |

|Day 38 – Day 40 | |No Food Or Drink |

|4/15/11 – 4/17/11 | |(Absolute) |

Adjustments During Absolute:

* Water Or Unsweetened Juice

Option 3 – Seniors & Saints On Medication Only

|Day 1 – Day 40 |Skip at least 1 meal per day or |No sweets (unless medication |

|3/9/11– 4/17/11 |more |requires) |

| | |No Caffeine |

Daniel Fast

Types of food included in the Daniel fast:

Vegetables, preferably fresh or frozen pure fruit juices or fruit (no sweetened

drinks or sweetened fruit): apple juice, orange juice, grapefruit juice, or cranberry

juice.

It is advisable to take vitamin, mineral, and possibly protein supplements during the

fast. You may also include various nuts to serve as a protein supplement.

Foods not included in the Daniel fast:

Sugar and sugar products (desserts, soft drinks, etc.)

Drinks including caffeine (coffee, tea, etc.)

Bread, grains, and rice

Meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs

Water: Drink at least 8 glasses of water daily during the fast. This is very important.

Side effects: You may experience moderate to severe headaches for the first day or two as your body rids itself of caffeine, salt, sugar, and various impurities.

Important exceptions:

• Anyone with a medical condition related to eating or under the treatment of a physician must consult his or her doctor.

• Children, especially small children, will have special needs that must be considered. Under these conditions, find some sacrifice in the area of food that can be made without endangering health.

• If you have extreme difficulty with the fast, such as impairment of your ability to work at your job, you will have to make adjustments. This is not a failure of will, but is wisdom[?]. Seek the Lord and discuss it with your Pastors to find alternatives.

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast…

All fruits: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned (watch for added sugar).

|Apples |Apricots |Avocados |Bananas |

|Berries |Blackberries |Blueberries |Boysenberries |

|Breadfruit |Cantaloupe |Cherries |Coconuts |

|Cranberries |Dates |Figs |Grapefruit |

|Grapes |Grenadine |Guava |Honeydew melons |

|Kiwi |Lemons |Limes |Mangoes |

|Melons |Mulberry |Nectarines |Oats |

|Olives |Oranges |Papayas |Peaches |

|Pears |Pineapples |Plums |Prunes |

|Raisins |Raspberries |Strawberries |Tangelos |

|Tangerines |Watermelon | | |

Vegetables: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned (watch salt content).

|Artichokes |Asparagus |Beets |Broccoli |

|Brussel sprouts |Cabbage |Carrots |Cauliflower |

|Celery |Chili peppers |Collard greens |Corn |

|Cucumbers |Eggplant |Garlic |Ginger root |

|Kale |Leeks |Lettuce |Mushrooms |

|Mustard greens |Okra |Onions |Parsley |

|Peppers |Potatoes |Radishes |Rutabagas |

|Scallions |Spinach |Sprouts |Squashes |

|Sweet potatoes |Tomatoes |Turnips |Watercress |

|Yams |Zucchini | | |

Legumes:

|Dried beans |Black beans |Cannellini |

|Beans |Lentils |Lupines |

|Black eyed peas |Green beans |Green peas |

|Kidney beans |Peanuts (includes natural peanut butter) | |

|Pinto beans |Split peas |Lentils |

|White |Peas | |

Seeds:

|All nuts (raw, unsalted) |Sprouts |Ground flax |

|Cashews |Walnuts |Sunflower |

|Sesame |Almonds |Natural Almond Butter |

Whole Grains:

|Whole wheat |Brown rice |Millet |

|Quinoa |Oats |Rolled Oats |

|Plain Oatmeal- not instant |Barley |Grits (no butter) |

|Whole wheat pasta |Whole wheat tortillas |Plain Rice cakes |

|Popcorn (see recipe in FAQ’s) | | |

Liquids:

|Water (spring, distilled, filtered) |Unsweetened Soy Milk |

|Herbal (caffeine free) Tea |100% Fruit/Vegetable Juice (no added sugar) |

Other:

|Tofu |Soy products |

|Herbs |Small amounts of Honey |

|Small amounts of Sea Salt |Small amounts of Ezekiel Bread |

|Small amounts of Olive Oil |Spices (read the label to be sure there are no preservatives) |

Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast…

All animal products including all meat, poultry, fish…

White rice

White bread

All deep fried foods

Caffeine

Coffee (including decaf b/c contains small amount of caffeine)

Carbonated beverages

Energy drinks

Foods containing preservatives, additives

Refined foods

Processed foods

Food additives

Refined sugar

Sugar substitutes

Raw sugar

Syrups

Molasses

Cane juice

White flour

Margarine

Shortening

High fat products

Butter

All leavened breads

Baked goods

All dairy

Milk

Cheese

Yogurt

Cream

Eggs

Alcohol

Mayonnaise

FAQ’s

What about prepared foods?

Read the labels of all prepared foods. Remember the Daniel Fast is sugar-free and chemical-free. So, if you use any canned fruits, vegetables, packaged foods, or prepared sauces you must read the label to be aware of the ingredients.

What about pasta?

Make sure the label says whole grain pasta with no additives (watch for sugar). Whole grain pasta offers 7 grams of protein per serving (3/4 cup of dried pasta).

I know it says raw, unsalted nuts, but what about roasted nuts?

The goal would be to stick to raw, unsalted nuts. But these are harder to find so in a pinch just make sure you get plain roasted, unsalted nuts with no preservatives.

How do I get enough protein in my diet while on the fast?

The following are protein-rich foods that are allowed on the Daniel Fast… almonds, sunflower seeds, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, split peas, whole grains, and tofu.

What kind of peanut butter is allowed?

A natural peanut butter with no additives…watch for sugars including molasses. Smucker’s creamy natural peanut butter has nothing but peanuts in it.

What about popcorn?

Corn is listed in the list of vegetables to eat list. You can use a pot on the stove…here is a recipe.

1) Put two tbsp. of olive oil in the bottom of a large pot.

2) Add enough popcorn to cover the bottom of the pan.

3) Turn heat to medium high. Look for the first popcorn kernel to pop.

4) Put the lid on the pot. Using potholders shake the pot over the burner.

5) Continue shaking until you no longer hear kernels popping. Remove from heat.

How can I identify whole grain foods?

Typically if the ingredient lists "whole wheat", "rolled oats", or "whole corn" as the first ingredient, the product is a whole grain food item. Another way to identify whole grains in the foods you eat is to look in the nutritional facts information and check if the food item contains dietary fiber. If it contains a significant amount, it most likely contains whole grains. "Wheat flour" is not a whole grain and therefore does not indicate a whole grain product.

What about salad dressing?

Olive oil and lemon or lime is an option.

Do I need to eat organic foods while on the fast?

No, but it is suggested because organic foods are produced without the use of feed or fertilizer of plant or animal origin and without employment of chemically formulated fertilizers, growth stimulants, antibiotics, or pesticides.

Where can I go out to eat?

Well, we think you can go anywhere and order cautiously, asking lots of questions to the wait staff, knowing ahead of time that you may be ordering a salad with olive oil and a baked potato with no extras.

What about bread?

We are recommending the Ezekiel bread found in the freezer section of your grocery/health food store.

How much can I eat?

As long as they are included in the list of foods, we recommend eating until satisfied within the time restraints.

Should I avoid canned foods?

Yes, as much as possible due to the high sodium content. If available, sodium free or low sodium canned products and frozen foods are an alternative.

References:

danielfast.

missions/farho/daniel-fast

danielfast.

recipes/recipes.asp[?]

[1] Elevation Church

[2] Elevation Church

[i] Recipes for Daniel fast. For further information go to

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But thou, when thou fastest, anoint thine head, and wash thy face;  That thou appear not unto men to fast, but unto thy Father which is in secret: and thy Father, which seeth in secret, shall reward thee openly.

-Matthew 6:17-18

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IMPORTANT:

*While fasting do not eat any sweets, or take in any caffeine.

*Watch only news and Christian programs.

*3rd Shift Workers please choose one time choice for duration of fast.

 

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