There will be 21 day Devotionals for Adults, Youth, and Children. They will be passed out Sunday, January 8 and in the church office January 9. Join your church family and thousands of churches across America.
What:
The Daniel Fast is a spiritual discipline design to better connect us with God. It is a partial fast, which means we eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but have other great options available. We focus on eating fruits and vegetables that are pure and simple. See the list below of foods to eat and to avoid.
*If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor before beginning the fast.
How:
There are many resources available on the Daniel Fast .This fast will require preparation as most meals will be made from scratch.
Resources:
1. The Daniel Fast by Susan Gregory Tyndale Publishing, 2010
2. www.danielfast.worpress.com Author Susan Gregory will answer your specific food questions regarding the fast.
3. www.christ-web/missions/farho/Daniel-fast
Your Physical Body
* A week to 10 days ahead, wean yourself off caffeine, sugars, chemicals and processed foods. Begin drinking at least a half gallon of filtered water a day. If you forget until the first day of the fast, then be sure to drink a half gallon of filtered water daily and take 400mg of Vitamin C in the morning and at dinnertime. Long walks the first 3-5 days also seem to help lessen the detox symptoms.
Your Pantry
Having easy access to the foods you need is key in helping you stay on the Daniel Fast.
Here are some items to keep on hand:
• Fresh fruit: apples, bananas, blueberries, grapefruit, lemons, limes, oranges and others
• Fresh vegetables- bell peppers, cucumber, lettuce, green or yellow onions, tomatoes and others
• Canned foods- a variety of Beans, pineapple juice, tomato sauce, diced tomatoes
• Frozen foods- including corn, peas, mixed vegetables, stir fry vegetables, apple juice concentrate
• Whole grains and legumes- brown rice, oatmeal, muesli, green peas, lentils
• Dried fruit- raisins, apricots, dates( make sure no sugar has been added)
• Misc; peanut butter, plain rice cakes, walnuts, almonds, soy or rice milk, Oils: olive, canola, peanut, sesame.
• Our church will do a 21 day Daniel plan fast January 9 – 29.
• Sunday, December 11, Adult classes will teach a lesson from the early life of Daniel. This lesson will help establish the purpose of the fast.
• January 11, 18, and 28 Wednesday night Meals will be “Fast Friendly”
Special resources for study will be sold in the church office.
The Daniel Fast . . .
. . . is a powerful spiritual experience to help followers of Jesus Christ develop a more intimate relationship with their Lord, seek answers to prayer, and grow in the love and knowledge of the Savior.
This site and the Daniel Fast blog were created to give you everything you need to experience a successful spiritual fast.
Fasting, when coupled with prayer, serves as a powerful vehicle to draw closer to God. This is a God-designed discipline to enable the Creators people to enter into a focused time of seeking the Father and His wisdom, intervention and direction.
The Daniel Fast updated food guidelines.
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, 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
All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, 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, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
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, white beans.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast
All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
