From Sunday, January 5th at 6:00 pm to Sunday, January 26th at 6:00 am

21 Days of Consecration Improve your spiritual and physical health through

prayer, fasting, daily devotional readings and physical exercise.

Giving You a “God Start” for 2020!

Table of Contents

21 Days of Consecration Overview.........................………....1

The Consecration Fast – Foods to Eat..................…….…….2

The Consecration Fast – Foods to Avoid..........…………..….3

Scriptures About Fasting...…….........................…………..….5

Daily Devotional Readings......................................................7

Prayer...…………….........................………….…………….….8

Exercise......………............................…………….…….….…10

Frequently Asked Questions...................................………....11

Note: All scripture references are King James Version (KJV) unless otherwise noted.

Fasting From Social Media...................................………..….4

Consecration Fast Meal Ideas...........................…………..….6

21 Days of Consecration Overview The 21 Days of Consecration is designed to help us grow in our relationship with God and become better in body, mind, soul and spirit. It includes a partial fast, daily prayer, scripture readings and exercise. “Partial” fast means that we will eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but will have generous options available. We have provided a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid during the fast.

*If you have any known medical conditions or think you have a medical condition,consult your doctor before beginning the fast.

WHO’S DOING IT?Adults age 18 and up are fasting from certain foods for 21 days and fasting from social media for one week.

Youth in 6th – 12th grade are fasting from social media for one week.

WHEN DOES IT START?Sunday, January 5, 2020 at 6:00 pm

WHEN DOES IT END?Sunday, January 26, 2020 at 6:00 am

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The Consecration Fast – Foods to Eat

FOODS TO EAT: All foods may be eaten raw, steamed, grilled or sauteéd (in light, very small amount of oil) and you may add seasonings.

All fruits: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Some examples are 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 and watermelon.

All vegetables: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Some examples are 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 and popcorn with no butter. (You may eat veggie burgers. May contain egg whites, etc. – that's okay).

Bread: Whole Wheat

All whole grains: Some examples are whole wheat, brown rice, plain whole grain cereals, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. Cereal should have 5 grams of sugar or less per serving.

All nuts and seeds: Some examples are sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame seeds and walnuts. Also, all-natural peanut butter.

All legumes: These can be canned or dried. Some examples include dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

Oils: Some examples are olive, canola, peanut, sesame, vegetable.

Salad Dressings: Any vinaigrette or Italian dressing.

Beverages: Water (try to drink at least five (5) 8 oz. glasses each day), coffee, teas, carbonated fruit juice, plant-based milks (some examples are soy, almond, rice) and 100% fruit/vegetable juice.

Other: Tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, lemon sauce, salsa, mustard, all-fruit sugar free jellies, herbs and spices.

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The Consecration Fast - Foods to Avoid

FOODS TO AVOID: Avoid eating the foods below. Some exceptions have been noted.

All meat and animal products: Some examples are beef, lamb, pork, seafood, fish, poultry and eggs.

All dairy products: Some examples are milk, cheese, cream, butter, margarine and any spreads.

Sweeteners: Some examples are sugar and raw sugar. EXCEPTION: You may use substitute sweeteners.

All refined and processed food products: Some examples are artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.

All foods that are fried in oil: Some examples are french fries, onion rings, homestyle potatoes, etc.

All solid fats: Some examples are shortening, lard and foods high in fat.

Sauces: Some examples are steak sauce, barbecue sauce, marinara sauce, gravies, sweet and sour sauce, teriyaki sauce, butter sauce, lemon butter sauce, cream sauce, brown sauce, white sauce, hollandaise, remoulade, tartar sauce, pesto sauce, fruit sauce, caramel sauce, butterscotch sauce, chocolate sauce, hot fudge sauce, cream cheese, mayonnaise or any form of spread, etc.

EXCEPTION: You may use mustard.

Beverages: Soda, energy drinks, and alcohol (which we don't drink anyway).

Other: Candy and desserts

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Fasting from Social Media

As part of our 21 Days of Consecration, we are fasting from social media. Social media is not bad in and of itself; it is rather the way it is used that makes it good or bad.

One of the reasons we are fasting from social media for a time is because statistics show that people spend at least 2.5 hours per day on social media. During this time of consecration, we want to focus in on God, and take time for self-examination, study of God’s Word and the other disciplines included in our consecration fast. Our Pastors have shared with us that we are fasting for a cause – we can use the time we would have spent on social media connecting with God in prayer, and connecting with our families.

Additionally, social media, while it can be used for good, is notorious for spreading negative and ungodly images, messaging, videos and more. During our 21 Days of Consecration we really want to focus on things that are positive, uplifting and godly.

We are asking everyone participating in the fast, both adults and youth, to refrain from using social media that is not related to work, schoolwork or church for seven days – from Sunday, January 5th at 6:00 pm to Sunday, January 12th at 6:00 am.

What You Can Do:

During the Consecration Fast, we will share inspirational posts related to the fast and other Christian content. We encourage you to visit our pages at www.facebook.com/HarvestLife1 and www.facebook.com/Harvest-Life-Youth-Ministry-212820435547575

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Scriptures About Fasting

For Victory in Spiritual Warfare - Mark 9:29 - And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting.

To Overcome the Flesh - 1 Corinthians 9:27 - But I keep under my body, and bring it into subjection: lest that by any means, when I have preached to others, I myself should be a castaway.

For Renewed Relationship with God - Joel 2:12 - Therefore also now, saith the LORD, turn ye even to me with all your heart, and with fasting, and with weeping, and with mourning:

For Guidance - Ezra 8:21 - Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river of Ahava, that we might afflict ourselves before our God, to seek of him a right way for us, and for our little ones, and for all our substance.

To Hear from God - Acts 10:30-31 - And Cornelius said, Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and, behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing, And said, Cornelius, thy prayer is heard, and thine alms are had in remembrance in the sight of God.

To Bring Deliverance From Strongholds - Isaiah 58:6 - Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

To Seek Forgiveness Daniel 9:3-5 - And I set my face unto the Lord God, to seek by prayer and supplications, with fasting, and sackcloth, and ashes: And I prayed unto the Lord my God, and made my confession, and said...We have sinned, and have committed iniquity, and have done wickedly, and have rebelled, even by departing from thy precepts and from thy judgments:

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Consecration Fast Meal Ideas

Breakfast

• Oatmeal with Fruit

• Cereal with Almond Milk and Fruit

• Wheat toast

• Fruit Smoothie

• Coffee with non-dairy creamer and substitute sweetener

Lunch / Dinner

• Power Bowl• Lettuce or Kale• Beans• Brown or Wild Rice• Chopped Walnuts• Sesame Seeds• Tomatoes

• Veggie Burger/Veggie Chicken Patty on Whole Wheat Bun with Mustard, SideSalad and Juice/Water

• Veggie Sandwich• Lettuce Mix• Spinach• Red / Yellow Bell Peppers• Onion• Black olives• Your Favorite Veggies

• Veggies and Rice

• Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich with Multigrain Chips

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DAY 1 I Commit to Go To The Next Level

DAY 2 I Have Next Level Faith

DAY 3 I Have Next Level Purpose

DAY 4 I Have A Next Level Work Assignment

DAY 5 I Have Next Level Worship

DAY 6 I Have Next Level Transformation

DAY 7 I Have Next Level Power

DAY 8 I Have Next Level Support

DAY 9 I Have Next Level Breakthrough

DAY 10 I Have Next Level Yielding

DAY 11 I Have Next Level Appreciation

DAY 12 I Have Next Level Giving (Generosity)

DAY 13 I Have Next Level Forgiveness

DAY 14 I Have Next Level Trust In God

DAY 15 I Have Next Level Healing

DAY 16 I Have Next Level Victory

DAY 17 I Have Next Level Joy

DAY 18 I Have Next Level Wisdom

DAY 19 I Have Next Level Peace

DAY 20 I Have Next Level Courage

DAY 21 I Have Next Level Witness

Daily Readings from "Next Level - 30-Day Affirmation Devotional"

"Next Level - 30-Day Affirmation Devotional" is available at the Harvest Store, Harvest Life Church Resource Center, online at harvestlife.org, or by phone at 877-867-3853.

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1. P – PRAISEStart your time of prayer with praise - we praise God for who He is and for what Hehas done!

2. R - REPENTRepent of sins you have committed and of God's commands you have neglected!

3. A - ASKAsk for the needs of others - and ask for your needs.

4. Y - YIELDYield your will to God's Will. Yield your agenda to God's agenda for you.

5. After prayer, believe and trust God...and walk in your victory!

Prayer Prayer is the Christian's spiritual lifeline! As Christians, we are called to be a spiritual force and make things happen for God's Kingdom. When we employ both prayer and fasting, we will grow stronger in spirit - so that we can do what God is calling us to do! Mark 9:29 says, ...This kind can come forth by nothing, but by prayer and fasting. When we pray and fast, we can make a Kingdom impact!

HOW OFTEN TO PRAY: Every day.

POSTURE OF PRAYER: It's good to kneel for prayer if you are able (showing humility and reverence for God). If you are unable to kneel, you can pray while sitting or standing. You may also start off kneeling, but end up standing or walking around. HOW TO PRAY Overall, look at God as your Father. Talk to Him and just share your heart. Here is a pattern you can follow to help you as you pray. It's easy to remember - the acronym is P-R-A-Y!

Mark 11:22-24 And Jesus answering saith unto them, Have faith in God. For verily I say unto you, That whosoever shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; and shall not doubt in his heart, but shall believe that those things which he saith shall come to pass; he shall have whatsoever he saith. Therefore I say unto you, What things soever ye desire, when ye pray, believe that ye receive them, and ye shall have them.

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• For the health and strength of our Senior Pastors, Bishop Lyle Dukes and Pastor Deborah Dukes. For their family.

• Yourself – for healing, deliverance and breakthrough• Your family and extended family• Financing for our New Worship Center• Completion of our New Worship Center• Occupancy of our New Worship Center• Sale of our current facility• Our World Missions projects, the children and staff in our our schools and

orphanages in Kenya – for their health and that they would reach their divine destiny.

• Church Leadership – for strength, wisdom, faith, integrity, loyalty• Church Membership – for salvation, a heart to run with the vision, to become

100%tithers and be faithful ministry workers. For each member to become a spiritual force.

• Stability of our families – for salvation and a spiritual legacy• New members come into the church• Discipleship and spiritual growth• Government Officials – for salvation, wisdom, fairness, integrity• People who need to be saved• People who need to be healed

SUGGESTED AREAS OF PRAYER

Here are some suggested areas of prayer – but don't feel that you are limited to these areas. As you spend time with God and in His Word, He will reveal things to you that you should pray about.

EXERCISE

Exercise is an important part of a healthy lifestyle. It offers many health benefits – helps to control weight, lowers blood pressure, combats many health conditions and diseases, improves mood, boosts energy and more!

HOW OFTEN TO EXERCISE:

Exercise at least 3 times per week, for at least 30 minutes. You don't have to do the full 30 minutes all at once; you can break it up throughout your day. Remember to drink at least five (5) 8 oz. glasses of water every day!

YOU CAN DO IT!

When exercising, fasting and doing anything to make yourself better, there will be challenges, so remember:

• Stay Positive• Be Consistent

• Don’t Complain• Don’t Give Up!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the fast for? The fast (food and social media) is for all adults ages 18 and up. Youth in 6th - 12th grade will fast from social media.

What about pasta? Make sure the label says whole wheat pasta.

How do I get enough protein in my diet while on the fast? The following are some of the protein-rich foods that are allowed on the Consecration Fast: almonds, sunflower seeds, lentils, quinoa, brown rice, split peas, whole grains, tofu and soy meat products.

What kind of peanut butter is allowed? Natural peanut butter.

What about salad dressing? You may use any vinaigrettes or Italian dressing.

Do I need to eat organic foods while on the fast? No.

Can I eat at restaurants? Yes, however, be mindful - you are on the Consecration Fast.

What about bread? You can eat whole wheat bread.

Can I eat popcorn? Yes, without butter.

How much can I eat? As long as they are the appropriate foods, we recommend eating until satisfied.

What about exercise? Try to get at least 30 minutes of exercise 3 times per week. The 30 minutes can be broken up – you don't have to do it all at once.

How much water should I drink? Try to drink at least five (5) 8 oz. glasses of water each day.

*You are encouraged to consult your physician before beginning this or anyother fast / exercise plan. Harvest Life Church disclaims any liability caused bythe contents herein.

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