Or you may choose to fast several days out of the 21 days, such as three or four days a week throughout the 21 day period. We encourage you to participate in the daniel fast for the next 21 days. Want to do a daniel fast but not sure where to start. According to a september 2010 smallscale study with 43 participants published in lipids health and disease, the 21 day fasting challenge was welltolerated by both men and women. It was not always easy, but i finished it successfully and i want to share with you how. During this 21 days period of prayers and fasting, you are on the daniel s diet. Join us as we set aside a time of corporate prayer.
Womens season 2018 renew our mind 21 day daniel fast. This daniel fast food list is for those who are participating in a fast and would like to omit the same foods daniel abstained from during his time of fasting. Daniel fast week 1 menu plan and shopping list daniel fast. You will be indulging in certain foods while abstaining from your enjoyment of particular food, beverages, entertainment or habits to detoxicate your mind, body and soul.
Its a wise move to prepare your body for the fast by easing off sugar, caffeine and chemicals before your first day of fasting. The reason that no tea is allowed is because the only beverage on the daniel fast is water see daniel 1. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21day fast. The ultimate guide to the daniel fast provides 21 thoughtprovoking devotionals for each day of the fast and shares more than 100 tasty, easytomake recipes. When going on a daniel fast, or any type of fast, if you have questions outside of what scripture says, prayerfully seek the lord and be led by the spirit for the specifics for your personal fast. The 21 days of fasting and prayer otherwise known as the daniel fast is a partial fast, which means that we will eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but will have generous options available.
It involves a 21 day commitment to a partial fast, which means you restrict commonly enjoyed foods as an act of worship and consecration to the lord. For the next 21 days, i will be on a spending diet, i will not shop for anything except necessities. The daniel fast is a method of fasting used by hundreds of thousands of christians throughout the world. The daniel fast abstaining from meat, sweets, or bread. Day 9 memorize now our knowledge is partial and incomplete, and even the gift of prophecy reveals only part of the whole picture. This is based on the prophets fasting practice in daniel 1 where he. Maybe you will do that and do three to seven consecutive days at the end.
It was not always easy, but i finished it successfully and i. Extracted from michelle singletarys 21 day financial fast 3 day main point pledge daily assignment part one. With the coupling of fasting and prayer, one can open themselves to gods holy spirit. The beginner level the intermediate level the advanced level select the level you are going to commit to, during this 21 day challenge, for all three areas spirit, soul, and body. The 21 days of fasting and prayer otherwise known as the daniel fast is a partial fast, which means that we will eliminate some common things from. I remember watching them read their bibles and pray. Fasting, in general, has been studied over the years, and there are a few studies specific to the 21day daniel fast. Free chapel is a member of the evangelical council for financial accountability ecfa. The daniel fast starts on monday, september 30 th until monday, october 14st, 2019, for 2 weeks. Daniel fast recipes are typically simple yet filled with wholesome flavor so it can truly be an enjoyable temporary way of eating. Daniel gave up specific foods for a period of time, in this case 21 days.
Sep 03, 2010 the daniel fast is a widely utilized fast based on the biblical book of daniel. During the 21day daniel fast you will have many opportunities to try foods. It is also from this verse that we the 21 day period is set, however many people use the daniel fast for as few as seven days and for as many as 50 days. Why a financial fast 1 21 days to financial freedom we need to be set free from the bondage spending holds on our lives. While it is possible to get enough protein from plant sources, it can be tricky, so you may want to track your protein intake to ensure youre getting adequate amounts. This is a way that children and those with health concerns can make fasting a regular part of their life. During this time, no meat, alcohol or processed foods. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women. Scientist began their studies to see if daniel fast works. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products and preservatives, and inclusive of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts, and seeds.
The daniel fast is an opportunity for you to draw closer to god through fervent, focused prayer. This is your personal decision and should be prayerfully considered as it applies to your circumstances. The 21day daniel fast is based on a threeweek vegetarian diet written about in the old testament of the bible. Oct 09, 2019 the daniel fast plan is a 21 day biblical fast that may provide a variety of health benefits. The daniel fast requires abstinence from party or junk foods. What gives a fast its distinctiveness is its spiritual focus which. Fasting and prayer journal christian fellowship church. The purpose of the present study was to determine the efficacy of the daniel fast to improve. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are permitted and others are restricted.
Maybe you will do that and do three to seven consecutive. Jan 04, 2014 this daniel fast food list is for those who are participating in a fast and would like to omit the same foods daniel abstained from during his time of fasting. The daniel fast is a powerful spiritual discipline. Sep 29, 2016 i do not claim ownership of any pictures used in this video. Remarkably, the daniel fast has become one of the most popular forms of fasting, perhaps because it is not as demanding or daunting as eating nothing for many consecutive days. The daniel fast is typically followed for 21 days and is combined with prayer. For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, dont stop on day 9.
Daniel fast compilation guidelines page 3 prepare your body. Since the 21day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains. The application of the daniel fast is for more than one day. Top daniel 21 day fast recipes and other great tasting recipes with a healthy slant from sparkrecipes. It is also from this verse that we the 21day period is set, however. When jesus became my savior and lord, i tried different things for my personal devotional. Please refer to the daniel fast book for more detailed information about the daniel fast. I do provide the resources youre asking about in a couple of places. Ultimate daniel fast daniel fast recipes and devotions.
Your fast is a statement of faith to god that you want him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the daniel fast. The daniel fast is not a diet, although some people do lose weight as they make healthier food choices. Its a partial fast where some foods are eaten while others are restricted. The word of the lord is very important in a daniel prayer and fasting. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. A 21 day period of modified dietary intake in accordance with the daniel fast is 1 welltolerated by men and women and 2 improves several risk factors for.
Use the links below to learn more about the daniel fast. Its not hard to find a daniel fast prayer guide online if youre looking for ideas for the spiritual side of your fast. The jewish fast abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. The fast is typically followed for 21 consecutive days. Below is a selection of foods you can base your diet around during the next 21 days. The fasting guide and 21 day prayer guide were thoughtfully and prayerfully written by 12 pastors from different churches in the woodlands area texas as well as staff members from fair haven church hudsonville. The average start date is around the 10th of january. Fasting gets us focused on god and renews us from the inside out. Most people use this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. The daniel fast is based on the fasting experiences of the old testament prophet. Folks who have tried the daniel fast are sharing their success online they were losing 10, 20, even 40 pounds in 21 days. Our leadership team invites you to join us for a 21day daniel fast august 526, or for those needing more time to prepare, they can join us in the last 14 days of the fast august 1226. You could decide to give up meat, or sweets, soft drinks, beef, fried. Submit your prayer request check back here or on our facebook page at 6.
Drink only liquids for a number of days that you establish. Lets believe god for the miraculous as we seek him together during these special days. Whether youre fasting for 10 days or 21, heres a week of daniel diet recipes for. Founded in 1979, ecfa has more than 1,500 leading christian nonprofit organizations as members. Please join us to start the jewish new year off with seeking gods direction and will for 2019. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in. Your ultimate daniel fast guide ultimate daniel fast. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular. Sep 20, 2019 daniel fast recipes are typically simple yet filled with wholesome flavor so it can truly be an enjoyable temporary way of eating. Our leadership team invites you to join us for a 21 day daniel fast august 526, or for those needing more time to prepare, they can join us in the last 14 days of the fast august 1226. Beginning january 3rd last day of fast january 23rd. We are asking our leaders to join the staff in the 21 day fast but if circumstance wont allow the full fast, we ask that you set aside 7, 14, or 21 days during the fast to join us in prayer and fasting.
Our hope and prayer is that during this 21day daniel fast, all of us will ask the lord to stretch our faith and our giving to comply, cooperate and. Larger scale, randomized studies, inclusive of a longer time period and possibly a slight modification in food choice in an attempt to maintain hdl. Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. During this time, no meat, alcohol or processed foods are allowed. A 21 day period of modified dietary intake in accordance with the daniel fast is 1 welltolerated by men and women and 2 improves several risk factors for metabolic and cardiovascular disease. His presence grows greater and greater with each day of the fast. Otherwise, you may experience physical detox symptoms of headaches, cramping and fatigue. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. Pdf effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and. The daniel fast is a partial fast in which some foods are restricted. It can be digitally shared with your congregation to download, or can be printed and distributed at your church.
The daniel fast food list when you consider a food item, take a look at the ingredient list included on the label. Visualize your day and all the points in time in which you eat or snack. Read my guide on the 21 day daniel fast which includes daniel fast recipes and daniel fast meals. Yes, thats a lot of exclusions, but having a central dietary theme makes it so much easier to find good things to eat. Daniel fast food listdaniel fast meal plan21 day daniel fast21 day fastdaniel. Paul so narrowed his focus that he discarded not only the things he once counted as gain, but he counted everything as garbage for the sake of obtaining christ. Folks who have tried the daniel fast are sharing their success online they were losing 10, 20, even 40 pounds in 21 days scientist began their studies to see if daniel fast works. You could decide to give up meat, or sweets, soft drinks, beef, fried foods, eat nothing but vegetables. A week of toprated daniel diet recipes for breakfast, lunch, and dinner to help you.
Fasting, simply stated, is about eliminating distractions in order to draw nearer to god. Youll learn how to structure your fast so you can spend less time thinking about what to eat and more time focusing on god. It is a biblically based fast fashioned on the experience of the prophet daniel. Its usually near or under the nutritional information. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. This 21 day challenge addresses all three parts and there are three different levels of protocol you can select from for each part. We pray that it is a blessing to you, an aroma to christ, and a helpful aid during your 21 day adventure in prayer and fasting. The most important part of prayer and fasting is your time with god. Together, fasting is powerful and each day we all will be lifting up our team members and their requests as well. Pray that god will provide us with partners, donors and adequate financial support in order that all of our ongoing planning will go smoothly.
Fruits and vegetables are the mainstay of the daniel fast and can be acceptably prepared in a variety of ways. Read the whole psalm at least twice and consider using multiple translations. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in full. Whether youre fasting for 10 days or 21, heres a week of daniel diet recipes for breakfast.
The fast is based on the fasting experiences of the prophet daniel along with standard jewish fasting principles. See more ideas about 21 day daniel fast, 21 day cleanse and daniel fast. Jan 10, 2020 since the 21 day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains. My pastor called a 21 day fast to be completed in january, and many of us are doing the daniel fast for it. In season fruit and vegetable list meal planning printable pdf obst. The daniel fast plan is a 21day biblical fast that may provide a variety of health benefits. As we planned this fast i noticed many churches will begin the year with a daniel fast, but only after fully celebrating the new year with all of the festivities, delicacies, parades, bowl games are. This passage is a source for the idea of a 21day fast. Jan 14, 2014 jan 20feb 10th will be doing a 21 day cleanse.