Mt. Vernon Missionary Baptist Church Forty Day Fast
February 10, 2016 - March 26, 2016
Fasting is the spiritual discipline of giving up something our flesh wants and enjoys for the sake of enhancing our relationship with God and our ability to hear from Him.
Purpose: To commit yourself personally to renounce the natural pleasures of life for the sake of evoking spiritual power in your life.
Fasting, coupled with prayer, packs a powerful one-two punch that releases supernatural power over the enemy.
Purpose: To commit yourself personally to renounce the natural pleasures of life for the sake of evoking spiritual power in your life.
Fasting, coupled with prayer, packs a powerful one-two punch that releases supernatural power over the enemy.
Our Commitment
Pray at least three times a day:
Read Scripture Every Day
This is the way we keep our spirits well “fed” in the absence of physical food. A fast without prayer and Bible study is simply a diet, and will not produce any kind of spiritual results. Be sure to set aside significant time for prayer and meditation on the Word during your fast.
Meditate at least once a day, (spending quite time with God.)
Do some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes, three times a week.
- Upon awaking or before 9:00 AM
- 12:00 Noon
- Prior to bedtime or before 9:00 PM
Read Scripture Every Day
This is the way we keep our spirits well “fed” in the absence of physical food. A fast without prayer and Bible study is simply a diet, and will not produce any kind of spiritual results. Be sure to set aside significant time for prayer and meditation on the Word during your fast.
Meditate at least once a day, (spending quite time with God.)
Do some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes, three times a week.
Pray at least three times a day:
Read Scripture Every Day This is the way we keep our spirits well “fed” in the absence of physical food. A fast without prayer and Bible study is simply a diet, and will not produce any kind of spiritual results. Be sure to set aside significant time for prayer and meditation on the Word during your fast. Meditate at least once a day, (spending quite time with God.) Do some form of exercise for at least 30 minutes, three times a week. Regulate downtime/social activities
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During the fast, you may eat/drink the following ONLY:
During the fast, do not eat/drink the following:
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Please consult with your physician prior to starting a fast or new exercise regime.