The Daniel Fast
We will be starting an all church 10-day Daniel Fast on January 20th – January 30th.
THE FAST.
We’ll be participating in a partial fast called “The Daniel Fast.” During this time, we will limit our diet to eating fruits and vegetables, whole grains and drinking only water.
“Please test your servants… Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.”
– Daniel 1:12
Although we’ll eliminate some common things from our daily diet, there are generous options available (see below for “Foods to Eat” and “Foods to Avoid”). If you have any condition which might prohibit you from being a part of the Daniel Fast, there are other options, i.e.: You may choose to eliminate caffeine, coffee, soda, or sweets; or fast from TV, Facebook, and other social media.
Remember: the details are not as important as the spirit in which you participate.
***If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor before beginning any fast. It is always good to consult a doctor before starting any fast.
THE FOCUS.
Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to connect us more deeply with God. Fasting involves giving up something PHYSICAL (ie: comfort food) for the sake of something SPIRITUAL (ie: a fresh filling of God’s Spirit). Over the next 10 days, we will sacrifice some of our regular food intake and replace it with Bible reading, prayer, and journaling. The overall goal is to work up a greater appetite for God Himself! Remember:
The focus of this fast is spiritual (a greater sense of dependency on God). This isn’t about weight loss or legalistic rules, so don’t fixate on the menu… fixate on the heart behind it! Above all, God’s most interested in your heart & hunger for Him!
THE FINISH.
START: Monday 1/20 FINISH: Wednesday 1/30
EAT.
Fresh, Frozen, Dried, Juiced or Canned Fruits
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
Whole Grains
Barley, Brown Rice, Oats, Whole Wheat
Liquids
Water, Natural Fruit Juice
Vegetables
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussel Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini
Legumes
Black Beans, Pinto Beans, Chick Peas, Lentils, Kidney Beans
Nuts & Seeds
Almonds, Cashews, Pecans, Pine Nuts, Peanuts, Walnuts, Sunflower & Pumpkin Seeds
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AVOID.
Meat, Poultry, Fish, Pork All Bread and Baked Goods Soda , Coffee & Tea, Energy Drinks, Alcohol Dairy (milk, butter, cheese, eggs etc.) Refined Sugar (raw, granulated, brown, artifical sweeteners) Processed Foods (preservatives, additives, chemicals)
Fried Foods, White Flour
Solid Fats (lard, margarine, shortening)
SIGN-UP.
If you would like to participate in this year’s fast please sign up below.
(We will be praying for you throughout the fast and you will also receive a daily devotional sent to your email)