Daily Encouragement Texts
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Daily Encouragement Texts
Fill out the form to receive daily text messages during the 21-day fast.
21 day fast
the purpose
Welcome to our 21 Day Fast at Airborne Church. This is a time for us, as a church family, to seek first the Kingdom of God, deny ourselves, and draw near to Him as we prepare for one of the most evangelistic Sundays of the year, Easter Sunday.
Fasting creates space for clarity, breakthrough, alignment, and deeper fellowship with the Holy Spirit.
Below you will find three prayers to help focus your heart and attention during these 21 days. You will also see an outline of how we encourage you to approach this fast, along with guidance to help you walk through it intentionally.
Finally, you can join the community to receive daily encouragement and stay connected with others throughout the fast.
how to pray
prayer focus
evangelism
The Great Commission in Matthew 28:19-20 is God’s will and should always remain central in our lives. Pray for those who do not yet know Jesus. Ask the Holy Spirit to show you who He is calling you to reach and give you the words and love needed to lead them to the feet of Christ.
the church
Our community grows stronger when we are aligned in our mission. Pray for fellow believers and for the spiritual leaders guiding the church. Ask God to continue strengthening His Church. Though we all have different convictions let there be a fresh outpouring of grace and honor towards one another as we all represent the Body of Christ. Allow Him to be the root of our Unity.
For Airborne Church, pray over our four core values:
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Building for future generations
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United to be a light for the city
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Committed to creativity and excellence
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Celebrating people and life
personal breakthrough & growth
Many people are waiting on something or fighting through a season right now. Fasting strengthens us spiritually and helps us overcome through the power of the Holy Spirit. Be sure to not only ask Him to change your circumstances, but to reveal what He is shaping within you during this fast. If you are not in a season of fighting or waiting, be praying over your growth as He prepares you for the next season.
How to fast
our FASTing plan
In the Bible, we see two common types of fasting: a liquid-only fast and a partial fast, such as the example found in the Daniel Fast. During these 21 days, we will incorporate both.
march 15-17 (3 day liquid fast)
We will begin with a water-only fast (no food). If you experience lightheadedness or discomfort, you may have juice or broth as needed.
march 18 - april 4 (Daniel Fast)
From this point forward, we will transition to the Daniel Fast.
At the end of the 21 days, we will break the fast together as a church on Easter Sunday (April 5th), celebrating what God has done during this season.
fasting method
the daniel fast
The Daniel Fast is a partial fast based on Daniel 10, where Daniel abstained from rich foods, meat, and wine. It typically consists of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, seeds, and water, while avoiding processed foods, sweets, meat, dairy, and caffeine.
can have
- All fruits
- All vegetables
- Mushrooms
- All whole grains:
- amaranth
- barley
- brown rice
- oats
- quinoa
- millet
- whole wheat
- All nuts and seeds (raw)
- All legumes:
- black beans
- cannellini beans
- garbanzo beans
- kidney beans
- lentils
- split peas
- great northern beans
- black-eyed peas
- Quality oils:
- avocado
- coconut
- grapeseed
- olive
- sesame
- Beverages:
- water
- unsweetened coconut/almond milk
- Other:
- herbs
- spices
- unsweetened coconut flakes
- seasonings
- Bragg’s aminos
can not have
- All meat and animal products
- bacon
- beef
- buffalo
- eggs
- fish
- lamb
- poultry
- pork
- All dairy products
- butter
- cheese
- cream
- milk
- yogurt
- All sweeteners
- agave
- artificial sweeteners
- brown syrup
- cane sugar
- honey
- molasses
- raw sugar
- syrups
- stevia
- sugar
- All leavened bread and yeast
- baked goods
- Ezekiel bread (if has yeast)
- All refined and processed foods
- meals in a box
- junk food
- crackers
- cereal
- white flour
- white rice
- chemicals
- preservatives
- flavorings
- All deep-fried foods
- All solid fats
- Beverages
- Alcohol
- coffee
- energy drinks
- herbal tea
- tea
IMPORTANT NOTE
If you are new to fasting, work a labor-intensive job, are pregnant, or have other medical conditions, we recommend participating in the Daniel Fast for the full 21 days rather than taking part in the water-only portion. This fast is not meant to put anyone in danger, but to demonstrate a sacrifice of the flesh so there is more room for spiritual growth and deeper dependence on God.