Greetings Zion, In anticipation of this year’s ELEVATION, I’m excited to partner with you during this spiritual time of consecration. This fast has been declared a time to seek God and pray for wisdom as we embark upon a new year. During your prayer time, seek God on behalf of the ministry for His divine guidance for 2026. My heart’s desire is for all of us to use this time to draw closer to the Father and become increasingly sensitive to the leading of the Holy Spirit. I pray we are unified and aligned to the will of God and yield to how He wants to use us to impact our local community and beyond our borders. I encourage you to refrain from making the focal point about FOOD. Instead, focus on your faith walk and drawing closer to God. If you make a mistake, dust yourself off and finish strong. If you have a medical condition, always follow your doctor’s orders. You can still choose optional methods to participate. Posture your heart toward pleasing God; he will grace you to succeed. As a result, you will have a clearer mind, a healthier body, and a strengthened spirit. Peace and Blessings, Pastor Christie Conyers FOODS YOU CAN EAT: •
ALL FRUITS! These can be fresh, frozen, dried, blended, or juiced. Look for ripe fruits! Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, berries, 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, watermelon.
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ALL VEGETABLES. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, or juiced. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant,
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ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, etc. ALL NUTS AND SEEDS, preferably raw and unsalted. The list includes but is not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame, and nut butter, including peanut butter.
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BEVERAGES: water, 100% fruit and vegetable juice, fresh fruit smoothies, and noncaffeinated plant based herbal teas.
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OTHER: herbs, spices, olive oil, sesame oil, veggie butter
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ALL WHOLE GRAINS include whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, tortillas, rice cakes, and popcorn.
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ALL LEGUMES. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black-eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, and white beans. Be sure to check canned food labels for preservative and chemical-free beans!
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Fish and eggs are permitted during the fast for those that are in need of extra protein. Please use in moderation and refrain from frying either item.
FOODS TO AVOID ON THE FAST: •
ALL MEAT AND ANIMAL PRODUCTS include beef, lamb, pork, poultry, shrimp, and crab meat. (Fish can be consumed for additional protein if needed)
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DAIRY PRODUCTS include but are not limited to milk, cheese, cream, and butter.
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SWEETENERS include but are not limited to white sugar, corn syrup, molasses, and cane juice. You may use raw sugar, raw honey, Stevia, Agave and other plant-based sweeteners in limited amounts.
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BREAD
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ALL REFINED AND PROCESSED FOOD PRODUCTS include but are not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
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ALL DEEP-FRIED FOODS, including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, and corn chips.
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BEVERAGES: coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.