40 DAYS OF PRAYER & FASTING
March 5th - April 19th, 2025
Join us for breakthrough and a fresh encounter with God… for you, your Circle, and your whole family!
HOW IT WORKS
In this 40-Day Daniel-style fast (see Daniel 10:2-3), you and your family can choose to fast from one or more of these four categories…
No sweets 🍭
No meats 🍔
No alcohol 🍷
No entertainment digital media📱
Read Along with Us 📖
But ask the Lord and choose to fast from whatever He leads you to fast from.
And feel free to make modifications (like no meats except for fish).
Don’t get religious about it, but the challenge is to choose something that “stings” when you think about fasting from it… make sure to call yourself higher!
WHY FAST?
Check out this 3min video from our friends over at the Bible Project for a quick crash course on why we fast ;)
How to Get Started
Watch this 13 min video (from one of our past 21-Day Fasts) to dive deeper into how it works and how you can use the Fasting Worksheet… but now, for 40 days!
* recorded summer 2023
Follow these steps…
1) 📄 Download Fasting Worksheet
2) ▶️ Watch the video (13 min)
3) ✏️ Fill it out with your family & friends… and jump in with us on March 5th, 2025!
FASTING IS FOR
THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Over the years, we’ve seen God do incredible stuff in the hearts of our teens and keiki. So include them in this fast! For many of us, we choose at least two of the four options:
No sweets 🍭 … and no entertainment digital media📱
Yes, that means no sodas, candy, desserts, or sugary snacks (how is sugar in EVERYTHING?). PLUS… no Youtube, video games, watching movies or TV, and no social media. This means you too, Mom and Dad ;).
As a family, we just make that the default for everyone. Sound scary? It might be at first. But totally worth it. That’s why we do it ALL TOGETHER… so your teens and keiki can experience this with their friends ;).
👍🏽 Let’s do it!
FASTING IS REALLY… FEASTING
Don’t just say NO to things… say YES to more time in the Word of God and pule ʻohana (Family Bible Study and Prayer) 📖! Or join us at Fresh Fire prayer meetings when you can 🙏🏽.
Here’s a practical worksheet from a Family Equipping Service that guides your family through the details of getting started...
FASTING SAFELY& FOR HEALTH
Dr. Karla’s background as a Nutritional Psychologist gives her unique insight into the power of fasting and detoxing our bodies. WATCH this video (recorded in July 2022) to learn how to PREPARE, CLEANSE, and RESTORE yourself with biblical fasting!
With Dr. Karla Garjaka
* recorded in July, 2022
Dr. Karla’s Fasting Foods List
SUPPLEMENTS: For preparation and during the 21-Day fast. These are general recommendations. Always check with your physician for personalized serving sizes.
MAGNESIUM - 310mg for women, 400mg for men, and 240mg for children 8yrs-18yrs
ZINC - 8mg for women, 11mg for men, 7mg for kids
VITAMIN C - 75mg for woman, 90mg for men, 45mg for kids
VITAMIN D - 600 IU for men, women, and kids
VITAMIN B Complex (that includes B6 and B12) - 2.4 micrograms for men and women, 12mg for kids
* NOTE: If possible, always use supplements in their most natural form (avoiding synthetic versions)
FOODS to focus on while fasting/detox: Garlic, Onions, Broccoli, Asparagus, Avocado, Eggs, Spinach, Kale, Nuts (Walnuts, Brazilian, Macadamia, Almonds, etc), MCT oil. Chamomile Tea
WATER: Remember to increase your water intake! Add a squeeze of lemon or lime, or a little bit of Apple Cider Vinegar ;). If cravings really kick in, drink WATER and eat WATERMELON.
* WARNING: These are general recommendations, not personalized health advice. Always consult your physician before taking new supplements or doing a detox/fast, especially if you or your children have specific health conditions.
