Twelfth Baptist Church
Lenten Fast 2026
ROOTED IN LOVE, GROWING IN FAITH
“RETURN TO THE ROOT”
Joel 2:12–13
“Now, therefore,” says the Lord, “Turn to Me with all your heart, With fasting, with weeping, and with mourning.” So rend your heart, and not your garments; Return to the Lord your God, For He is gracious and merciful, Slow to anger, and of great kindness; And He relents from doing harm.
John 15:4-5
Remain in me, as I also remain in you. No branch can bear fruit by itself; it must remain in the vine. Neither can you bear fruit unless you remain in me. “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.
DANIEL FAST — DAYS 1–10
FOODS TO AVOID:
Meat
Dairy
Eggs
Bread with yeast (if possible)
Processed foods
Added sugars
Sodas and sweetened beverages
Alcohol
Excess caffeine
FOODS TO EAT:
Fresh, frozen, or steamed vegetables
Fruits (fresh or frozen)
Whole grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats)
Beans and lentils
Nuts and seeds
Plant-based oils
(olive, avocado, coconut)
Water
TIPS:
Drink plenty of water. Plan meals ahead.
Keep simple snacks available.
If you feel faint or ill — stop and adjust.
Remember: Spiritual clarity is the goal.
WEEK 1 DISCUSION QUESIONS
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What does being spiritually “rooted” mean to you?
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What has threatened your spiritual stability recently?
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What surfaced during the Daniel Fast?
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How can this group support your growth?
