Memory Scripture 10

Isaiah 58:6
"Is this not the fast that I have chosen: To loose the bonds of wickedness, To undo the heavy burdens, To let the oppressed go free, And that you break every yoke."

Message translation: "This is the kind of fast day I'm after: to break the chains of injustice, get rid of exploitation in the workplace, free the oppressed, cancel debts."

Romans 11:16
For if the firstfruit is holy, the lump is also holy; and if the root is holy, so are the branches.

As you all know, I begin each year with a 21 day fast. It is my way of giving God the first fruit of my year in time. Since I don't really believe in coincidences, I will go on record and say that my life has continued to transform and go from glory to glory since I began doing first fruit fasting in January 2006. Prayerfully I hope that each of you join me this year as we set the course of 2008 by giving God the first fruits of our time in January.

I will personally begin the Daniel fast on January 1, that's right, on New Years...I'm giving Him the first 21 days of the year, including New Years Day.

Daniel 10:11
I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. ***the King James Version says pleasant bread; NKJ says pleasant food.

To further clarify I abstain from pleasant food (bread, sugar and sweets - including drinks), meat (including fish) and wine (alcoholic beverages). I also abstain from fried foods such as french fries and fried okra - two of my favorites!