New Year corporate fasting and praying.

​School of Mantles Cooperate Student Body Fasting and Praying Times

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Blessings, Women of God,

It is time for our New Year corporate fasting and praying. Please know I am walking this journey of prayer and fasting with you.

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DATE: Monday January 5th- Monday January 12, 2025

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What is Biblical fast? Why do we fast?

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The Bible teaches us about fasting and mentions it over seventy times. There are also two types of fasting mentioned in the bible, which are public and private fasts. In this case, we are doing public fasting as a student body. Fasting in the Bible (dry fast) is known as abstaining from food or drink for a specified period of time. It is to focus through prayer, to hear God's voice, and seek His will more clearly. It is a time of concentration and sacrifice, denying our flesh to develop a deeper, closer relationship with God. We come boldly to the throne of faith to connect with God in a more intimate way.

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What is a Daniel Fast: Spiritual aspect is the same. Regarding the food portion the Daniel fast consists of us abstaining from certain types of foods for a specified period.

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Guidelines for the Daniel Fast:

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The Daniel Fast focuses on plant-based foods and eliminates animal products, preservatives, and processed foods. You can enjoy a variety of foods, including:

• Beans and legumes

• Nuts and seeds

• Fruits (fresh, frozen, or dried without added sugar)

• Vegetables (fresh, frozen, or dried without added sugar)

• Whole Grain (Quinoa, Barley, Brown rice, Oats)

• Oils (such as olive, coconut, or avocado oil)

• Herbs, spices, and seasonings to add flavor

• Water Only 

The fast excludes:

• Animal products (meat, fish, eggs, and dairy)

• Processed foods and preservatives

• Sweets such as chocolates, ice cream, and sugary treats

This eating plan encourages nourishing, whole foods that align with the principles of the fast.

Fasting Dates and Times:

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• The Daniel fast is starting, Monday January 5, 20265 - January 12, 2025, for 8 days. 

• This is a full day of fasting and praying all day. 

Please note: Be led by the Holy Spirit, if you are taking medicine, please seek advice from your physician on how to proceed/ We trust the Great Physician, Jesus, for your complete and total healing! Amen.

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Focus Scripture for Fast:

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Isaiah 58:1-14

1 “Shout with the voice of a trumpet blast. Shout aloud! Don’t be timid. Tell my people Israel of their sins!

2 Yet they act so pious! They come to the Temple every day and seem delighted to learn all about me. They act like a righteous nation that would never abandon the laws of its God. They ask me to take action on their behalf, pretending they want to be near me.

3 ‘We have fasted before you!’ they say. ‘Why aren’t you impressed? We have been very hard on ourselves, and you don’t even notice it!’ “I will tell you why!” I respond. “It’s because you are fasting to please yourselves. Even while you fast, you keep oppressing your workers.

4 What good is fasting when you keep on fighting and quarreling? This kind of fasting will never get you anywhere with me.

5 You humble yourselves by going through the motions of penance, bowing your heads like reeds bending in the wind. You dress in burlap and cover yourselves with ashes. Is this what you call fasting? Do you really think this will please the LORD ?

6 “No, this is the kind of fasting I want: Free those who are wrongly imprisoned; lighten the burden of those who work for you. Let the oppressed go free, and remove the chains that bind people.

7 Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.

8 “Then your salvation will come like the dawn, and your wounds will quickly heal. Your godliness will lead you forward, and the glory of the LORD will protect you from behind.

9 Then when you call, the LORD will answer. ‘Yes, I am here,’ he will quickly reply. “Remove the heavy yoke of oppression. Stop pointing your finger and spreading vicious rumors!

10 Feed the hungry, and help those in trouble. Then your light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around you will be as bright as noon.

11 The LORD will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring.

12 Some of you will rebuild the deserted ruins of your cities. Then you will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes.

13 “Keep the Sabbath day holy. Don’t pursue your own interests on that day, but enjoy the Sabbath and speak of it with delight as the LORD ’s holy day. Honor the Sabbath in everything you do on that day, and don’t follow your own desires or talk idly.

14 Then the LORD will be your delight. I will give you great honor and satisfy you with the inheritance I promised to your ancestor Jacob. I, the LORD, have spoken!”

The Purpose and Focus of these Fasts: To hear God's voice for clearer strategies, revelation, and manifestation

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• Deeper intimacy with God individually.

•  The School of Mantles, Master's Academy.

• Deeper levels of discernment/Gift of Discernment 

• Breakthroughs for our family, ministry, church, jobs, and business.

• Forgiveness, repentance, and breakthroughs.

• Health, wholeness, and healing for your spirit, soul, mind, and body.

• Supernatural uprising of true prophetic voices, watchmen, and intercessors in this season who will declare God's truth locally and abroad.

• The United States of America, your nation, city, state.

• Pray for the peace of Israel.

• Live, breathe, worship under an open heaven.

• Pray that any plot, plan, and deception of the enemy will be exposed and dismantled.

• Foster and cultivate a deeper understanding and manifestation of the glory realm and activate it.

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Some Tips:

• Be intentional in prioritizing prayer and scripture readings during this time.

• Consider taking a walk while praying.

• Take this time to journal what the Holy Spirit reveals to you.

• Get anointed praise and worship music.

• Consider stepping away from social media, watching news, or even talking to certain people during this time.

• Don't forget to drink plenty of water.

• I will also be intermittingly disconnecting from social media platforms if you would; like to join at this time. This is optional. ​​​

January 5–12

Christian Faith–Based Fasting & Re-Feeding Guide

(Inspired by Daniel 1:12)

“Please test your servants for ten days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink.”
— Daniel 1:12

Purpose:
This fast is a time of prayer, spiritual renewal, discipline, and stewardship of the body. This guide provides simple food options to gently return to eating after fasting.

Important Note:
This is general wellness guidance, not medical advice. Individuals with health conditions should follow their doctor’s instructions.

Daily Fasting Schedule (January 5–12)

The 5th-7th

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Water only

• No juices, no coconut water

• Focus on prayer, Scripture, rest, and reflection

After 6:00 PM

•  Raw Fruits and vegetables only (1st three days)

• Simple plant-based meals

• No meat, no dairy, no processed foods

The 8th-12th

You can continue to do a 12 hour fast from 6am-6pm, or 6am -3pm or 6am-12noon.

You can also fast from 6am -12noon eating window 12-6pm and go back to fasting from 6pm -12 noon the next day. Be led by Holy Spirit. 

• Water only

• No juices, no coconut water

• Focus on prayer, Scripture, rest, and reflection

After 6:00 PM

•  Fruits and vegetables

• Simple plant-based meals

• No meat, no dairy, no processed foods

Phase 1: First Evening After Water Fast

Begin With High-Water Fruits (Eat Alone)

Recommended:

• Watermelon

• Cantaloupe

• Honeydew

• Papaya

• Oranges

• Grapefruit

Guidelines:

• One fruit at a time

• Small portions

• Eat slowly and prayerfully

Phase 2: Add High-Water Raw Vegetables

• Cucumber

• Celery

• Romaine lettuce

• Butter lettuce

• Zucchini

• Spinach

Preparation:

• Raw only

• Light lemon juice is optional

Phase 3: Mineral-Rich Greens

Introduce gradually:

• Arugula

• Swiss chard

• Kale (lightly massaged)

• Mixed leafy greens

Phase 4: Plant-Based Proteins

Add in moderation:

• Sprouted lentils

• Sprouted mung beans

• Chickpeas

• Black beans

• Raw or lightly soaked legumes (as tolerated)

Also allowed:

• Avocado

• Raw nuts (soaked): almonds, walnuts

• Seeds: hemp, chia, pumpkin, sunflower

Dressings & Healthy Fats (Allowed)

• Olive oil

• Apple cider vinegar

• Lemon juice

• Herbs and spices (salt in moderation)

No dairy-based dressings

Fun & Simple Fruit-Only Combinations

• Watermelon + mint

• Orange slices + grapefruit

• Papaya + lime

• Mixed berries

• Apple + pear slices

Fun Raw Vegetable Salads

(Fruits & vegetables only, olive oil & vinegar allowed)

Garden Refresh Salad

• Romaine lettuce

• Cucumber

• Cherry tomatoes

• Olive oil + apple cider vinegar

Citrus Greens Salad

• Arugula

• Grapefruit segments

• Cucumber

• Lemon + olive oil

Daniel-Style Veggie Bowl

• Spinach

• Sprouted lentils

• Zucchini ribbons

• Olive oil + herbs

Sweet & Savory Salad

• Mixed greens

• Apple slices

• Avocado

• Sunflower seeds

• Olive oil + vinegar

Simple Harvest Salad

• Kale

• Carrots

• Chickpeas

• Lemon + olive oil

Foods to Avoid During the Fast

• Meat or seafood

• Dairy products

• Refined sugar

• Processed foods

• Fried foods

• Heavy sauces

Spiritual Focus Reminder

• Pray before meals

• Eat with gratitude

• Listen to your body

• Keep the fast centered on God, not restriction

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Continue to be blessed and Pray, Prep, and Position yourselves.

Blessings,

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Apostle-Prophetess Nikki