2022 NEW YEAR’S FAST

  21 DAY CORPORATE FAST

(Monday, January 3, 2022 – Sunday January 23, 2022)
INCLUDING SUNDAYS

Disclaimer:
Rhema Word Church strongly encourages individuals with health concerns to consult their physician prior to beginning a fast.  This is especially important if you take prescription medications or have a chronic condition.  Some people should never fast without professional supervision.

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BEFORE THE FAST (BODY & SPIRIT)

Physical & Basic Preparation: (Consult your physician. Use wisdom)

  • Begin to reduce your food portions prior to the fast
  • Flush the body by drinking plenty of water
  • Begin to eliminate caffeinated and sweet beverages
  • Be strategic. Plan your meal ahead of time. Preparation is Key
  • Before the fast, remove temptations (snacks, candy, sodas, etc.) that will distract you during the fast. Begin limiting fast foods

Spiritual Preparation:

  • Read and meditate on Psalm 51 daily
  • Reduce distractions and designate your quiet time and place to be with the Lord
  • Schedule time for reading the word each day

SUGGESTIONS DURING THE FAST

  • Get A Journal For Renewed Strength: Get a journal/notebook. Write down what your prayer requests & answers. Journal what the Lord says to you. (Psalm 77:11-12, Deu. 17:18, Deu. 6:4-7, 2 Timothy 1:5). THIS IS THE YEAR OF REALIGNING OUR HEARTS TOWARDS GOD!!!
  • Be Accountable: Pair with a person or persons. Pray, share, and commit to the Fast with each other. (Matthew 18:20, Ecclesiastes 4:9-10, Psalm 133:1-3)
  • Pray in Silence & Solitude: Spend some time in silence and solitude (noise-free) to allow God to speak to you. We are encouraging you to LOG OUT from Social Media Platforms (Facebook, IG, Twitter etc..,) during the fast. Be mindful of unnecessary cell phone use. Also limit secular television/radio. (Matthew 4:1, Matthew 14:23, Mark 1:35, Luke 4:42, Psalm 46:10)

SUGGESTIONS AFTER THE FAST

  • Gradually return to implementing meats into your diet. Be careful. Continue to drink plenty of water. Begin with eating soups. Continue to eat healthy.

SCRIPTURES 1 Peter 4:7-10; Acts 4:32-33; Joel 2:15-17; Psalm 51 (Psalm of Repentance); Psalm 27:14; Philippians 4:13; Daniel 10:2,3

CORPORATE FAST & PRAYER GUIDELINES

Monday January 3rd – Sunday January 9th

SCRIPTURE FOCUS: 2 Corinthians 13: 1-5; Psalm 51; The Entire Book of Galatians. Pray for: Healing of broken spirits, Healing of damaged emotions from past hurts, negative thoughts, hopelessness/depression, Healing of every manner of physical sicknesses; Loss & Grief Breaking of strongholds that keep us in bondage. Bad habits, evil cycles. Every force of darkness, witchcraft, deception, schemes of the enemy Great Power!

Monday January 10th – Sunday January 16th

SCRIPTURE FOCUS: 2 Corinthians 13: 1-5; Psalm 51; The Entire Book of Ephesians.. Pray for: God’s will and plan for our church and for our individual lives. Obedience and wisdom for the journey. Discern the times and know what to do in each situation. Make Godly decisions. That God will meet the needs of Rhema Word Church, our families, and our nation in abundance. Financial breakthroughs (new jobs, raises, bonuses, business opportunities, divine favor). Protection for our leaders Bishop Brackett, Lady B & the entire Brackett Family, our President & family, law enforcement, governments. Protection for our children, communities, churches, our country (Deliver us from evil). To have all things in common. Great sharing. Genuine Hospitality. Demonstration of the love of God to one another. That the great grace of God will be upon us all. Great Favor! Great Unity!

Monday January 17th – Sunday January 23th

SCRIPTURE FOCUS: 2 Corinthians 13: 1-5; Psalm 51; The Entire Book of Ephesians.. Pray for: Increase in our ability to believe in the purpose of God for our lives. Increase in our faith for the vision of our local church and pastors. Faith for healing in bodies and communities of faith. The Lost (opportunity to acknowledge Christ). Pray unsaved loved ones (opportunity to accept Christ). Pray for our world leaders, missionaries. People will sincerely desire to commit their lives wholly to Christ. Hunger and thirst for truth, holiness, and daily fellowship with God. Identification with the Sacrifice, Suffering, and Resurrection of Christ. Pray for a desire for the word of God and the demonstration of miracles, signs and the wonders of God! Declare God’s greatness in the entire earth! Great Power!!


HERE IS A LIST OF FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE INCLUDED IN THIS FAST. (This list is just to give an idea of items you can consume, but are not the only items:

  • All Fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon
  • All Vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets,broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy
  • 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 all natural (no butter) popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
  • All Legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
  • All Quality Oils & Beverages. including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame. Spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Soy milk, almond milk. Drink plenty of water and 100% juice.
  • Fish and Seafood are allowed to be consumed.