Purposed - Week 1

PURPOSED: DANIEL PURPOSED IN HIS HEART….

Daniel 1:6-8
6 Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah were four of the young men chosen, all from the tribe of Judah. 7 The chief of staff renamed them with these Babylonian names: Daniel was called Belteshazzar. Hananiah was called Shadrach. Mishael was called Meshach.
Azariah was called Abednego.

8 But Daniel was determined not to defile himself by eating the food and wine given to them by the king. He asked the chief of staff for permission not to eat these unacceptable foods

Daniel 1:8a NKJV
“But Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself…”

10 Day Fast called Purposed begin Jan 6-15th
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I.WHAT IS FASTING?
The willing, abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time

II.WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF CHRISTIAN FASTING?
Christian fasting is to seek a more intimate relationship with God while ridding your physical body of unnatural, self-gratifying food and drink.

III.WHY DO WE DO IT?

IV.HOW DO WE PREPARE?

V.WHY DANIEL FASTED...


MAIN POINT:
Daniel was determined and intentional on his reasons for fasting and we should be too. Purpose in your heart to prepare for it.