Some of my fastings i did without drinking water either. Weight loss will occur with the daniel fast, which also has made it appealing to christians who are looking for both spiritual and health benefits its intended to simulate a fast that daniel did, as mentioned in the book of daniel, chapter 10. 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. The steward listened to daniel, and tested him and three others for 10 days. The daniel fast is an opportunity for you to draw closer to god through fervent, focused prayer. Those are my down falls i started about 4 days before the daniel fast started by tapering off. Following are ways you can prepare your heart, mind, and body for your 21day daniel fast journey. Read the story of daniels 10day test in daniel 1 to give your children an idea of daniels character and how he refused to violate his convictions. 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. Fasting and prayer can restore the loss of the first love for your lord and result in a more intimate. The fast is typically followed for 21 consecutive days and is like a vegan eating plan with more restrictions and the only beverage on the fast is water. Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables to eat and water to drink. Your ultimate daniel fast guide ultimate daniel fast. At lunch spend at least half of your lunch time in prayer and meditation.
See more ideas about daniel fast, daniel fast recipes and food recipes. Fasting was an expected discipline in both the old and new testament eras. The passage in chapter 1 refers to a 10day test wherein daniel and others with him were permitted to eat. Detoxification, ministry jane saunders february 14, 2018 daniel fast, fasting, biblical fasting, lent, lenten fasting, holistic beings, made in his image, biblical diet, genesis 1. The daniel fast diet is basically the same thing as the daniel fast, but done for overall health and wellness. Its not hard to find a daniel fast prayer guide online if youre looking for ideas for the spiritual side of your fast. Fasting, in any form, is difficult because youre doing battle physically and spiritually. Well also send more recipes and freebies to help you get started on your fast, too. Lent is a time when christians customarily fast in identification with the 40 days that jesus fasted in the wilderness matthew 4. In daniel, book 10, the prophet went on a second, 3week fast. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north america in which meat, wine, and other rich foods are avoided in favor of vegetables and water for typically three weeks in order to draw the believer closer to god. To help us to have a successful fasting experience on the 40 day fast, the daniel fast recipe and food guide was compiled to provide you with tips and nourishing food ideas. The fast will begin on february 26, 2020 ash wednesday and end on sunday, april 12, 2020 easter sunday.
Fasting for 40 days biblical fasting extended fast. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women pdf. To have all you need for the fast, pick up a copy of. However, if you have special dietary needs, you should consult your health professional before you start this fast. The daniel fast the daniel fast is a very healthy way to eat and is full of nutritious and healthy foods. Foods to include during the daniel fast all fruits. During this lenten season, the 40 day period between ash wednesday and resurrection sunday, i will again lead you in the spiritual discipline of fasting. Ultimate daniel fast daniel fast recipes and devotions daniel.
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. How long you will fast one meal, one day, one week, several weeks, certain days beginners should start. Alternateday fasting, fat mass, obesity, verylowcalorie diet. Modified daniel fast 21 days of fasting prayer during this modified daniel fast. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries. Fasting and prayer journal christian fellowship church. She writes, the first time i did the daniel fast, years ago, i had so much stomach distress that i was in great pain. Its usually near or under the nutritional information. The daniel fast is a great model to follow and one that is extremely effective for spiritual focus, bodily discipline and purification of the body and soul. It was not always easy, but i finished it successfully and i want to share with you how. The daniel fast starter kit 20 by susan gregory at page 6 the daniel fast food list remember, the daniel fast is a method of spiritual fasting. The absolute fast abstinence from food and water acts 9. The daniel fast food list when you consider a food item, take a look at the ingredient list included on the label. Pdf alternateday versus daily energy restriction diets.
Food groups allowed on the daniel fast are whole grains, beans, legumes, fruits. Grab the pdf download of our daniel fast meal plan. Add to these two lindas background as a gifted advisor to nutrition which is integrated throughout this collection. My intention for writing the booklet is to encourage you to fast and pray for one day, one week. Daniel fast recipes are typically simple yet filled with wholesome flavor so it can truly be an enjoyable temporary way of eating. Otherwise, you may experience physical detox symptoms of headaches, cramping and fatigue. In the book, kristen provides insight and a history on the daniel fast, 21 powerful devotionals for each day of the fast, and over 100 simple recipes that follow the fasts guidelines.
Your goal in fasting is to become closer to god by. In addition to your regular family evening devotional time, spend quiet devotional time alone with the lord. Daniel fast compilation guidelines page 3 prepare your body. Recipes for the daniel fast, including desserts, sides, beverages, vegetables, snacks, main. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular disease risk factors in men and women. For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, dont stop on day 9. It is probably one of the most commonly referredto fasts.
Week 2, i have two meals per day daniel fast, and by week 3, im doing a complete daniel 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. Susan gregory is all about teaching this delightful discipline, and she shares a very informative biblebased insight on daniel fasting. Please refer to the daniel fast book for more detailed information about the daniel fast. Not only was the daniel fast 21 days, but the food list was a bit different than i imagined. This is day 1 for me on the daniel fast for 21 days. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. Total food fast please make sure you are healthy enough for a full 21 day fast. Jan, 2017 day six just can not believe the time has flown by. The daniel fast is a religious partial fast that is popular among evangelical protestants in north. Ps there is a daniel fast cookbook available in stores in your area. In the tenth chapter, daniel speaks of eating no meat, wine or delicacies for three weeks and its from this verse that most people follow the diet for 21 days. But daniel was persistent and asked for a 10 day test of the diet. Take a look the account of daniels 21day fast in daniel 10.
To strengthen my resolve and increase my desire to thirst and hunger for his word and will to guide my life from this year onward to walk the true purpose of my life. Larger scale, randomized studies, inclusive of a longer time period and possibly a slight modification in food choice in an attempt to maintain hdl. Youll learn how to structure your fast so you can spend less time thinking about what to eat and more time focusing on god. 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. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in full. You decide what you would like to eat for breakfast, lunch and dinner and choose from our appetizing list of delicious side dishes to compliment your. The word of the lord is very important in a daniel prayer and fasting. The fast is based on the lifelong kosher diet of the jewish hero daniel in the biblical book of daniel and the threeweek. But just because you can have food doesnt mean the daniel fast is easy. The lord confirmed the fast, so i stepped out in faith and fasted for 40 days. I have been researching this as to if jesus actually taught to do the fast with or without water and was wondering if there is any information you found along this line. 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. A typical day in the daniel fast morning pray, read scripture and commune with god. It included the joy that each daniel fast warrior placed into developing creative food dishes, by stretching their imaginations.
The daniel fast starter kit 20 by susan gregory at page 3 i encourage you to read the book of daniel to gain a glimpse of this devoted servant of. I was ready for changes in my personal walk with the lord as well as in my ministry. Lent is a time when christians customarily fast in identification with the 40days that jesus fasted in the wilderness matthew 4. At the end of those 10 days, daniel and his friends were physically and mentally superior. I was checking my facebook page and many have ask me for a shopping list or menu for a resource. During this lenten season, the 40day period between ash wednesday and resurrection sunday, i will again lead you in the spiritual discipline of fasting. The daniel fast is typically followed for 21 days and is combined with prayer. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted. I really thought i would have a hard time giving up soda and sweets.
Our signature chefs have put together their favorite daniel plan approved recipes for you to explore and enjoy. For example, moses fasted at least two recorded 40 day periods. Fasting for 40 days is a great way to transform your spiritual and physical health. Vegetables, such as potatoes, beans, and soybeans will help provide substance. The daniel fast is a biblically based partial fast based on two instances of daniels fasting experiences. Scripture describes the fasting of numerous individuals including jesus matthew 4. The primary aim of the 40 day soul fast is to lay aside every weight, and the sin which. To quote the bible, daniel ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine. However, there are steps you can take to strengthen you for the fight. Effect of gender, diet and fasting days on the within. Discover the 5 phases of fasting so youll know exactly what to expect every step of the way in this valuable free guide, the secrets to extended fasts. This passage is a source for the idea of a 21day fast.
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular. Join me in my first time ever doing the daniel fast. Our church family commonly adopts the latter however. A similar observance can be seen with the 40 day season of lent that is observed by orthodox, catholic, and some mainline protestant christians, 4 though the. Drink only water and eat only fresh fruits and vegetables. The past three years ive adjusted the way i do the fast, and it has really helped. Use the links below to learn more about the daniel fast.
We are asking our leaders to join the staff in the 21day 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. A great resource for the daniel fast, written by james river churchs very own, kristen feola, is the ultimate guide to the daniel fast. Fast from media or tv remember to spend the time you gain in the fast praying, not playing. Pdf effect of coptic orthodox christian church fasting on healthy. Jesus implied that all of his followers should fast.
The daniel fast starter kit by susan gregory, author the pages in this report provides some information about the daniel fast. Drink 8 glasses of water per day, eat every 23 hours during the day to reduce hunger pains aldi has a lot of the foods for the daniel fast at 3050% off regular grocery store prices, they also sell organic produce and food. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did i anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. Sep 03, 2010 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. The observance of the daniel fast may be done as 40 straight days or the common practice of 6 days on and one day off, being sunday. What gives a fast its distinctiveness is its spiritual focus which. Suite 300, norcross, ga 30092 7708400888 gather my saints together unto me. Tens of thousands using the daniel fast when i first started using the daniel fast for my own spiritual growth, i knew of no others using. The daniel fast requires abstinence from party or junk foods. First and foremost, the fast is a spiritual discipline where followers of jesus christ can draw. Jesus fasted 40 days and reminded his followers to fast, when you fast, not if you fast. Its a wise move to prepare your body for the fast by easing off sugar, caffeine and chemicals before your first day of fasting. Day 1 memorize if i could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didnt love others, i would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal.
But the crucial reason is to have a closer and meaningful walk with god this year. Are you considering a 21 days fast or even a 40 day fast. Explain how the modernday daniel fast is following the prophets example of devotion to prayer. For the next 40 days, set aside 40 minutes each day to invest in the life of your soul. Surprising no ill effects at all from giving both up. Coptic orthodox christian coc diet is unique in that it. Side effects on the daniel fast ultimate daniel fast. Daniels prayer and fasting was triggered because of what he knew that god had declared in his word as a promise to the children of israel and his realization that the word was not accomplished. The daniel fast is a biblicalbased partial fast thats often performed for 21 days though 10 day and 40 day fasts are also common. How to prepare for the daniel fast ultimate daniel fast. Daniel fast journey to a whole new level for the past 10 years and to. No meat or wine crossed my lips, and i used no fragrant lotions until those three weeks had passed. To help us to have a successful fasting experience on the 40 day fast, the daniel fast recipe and food guide was compiled to provide you with tips and nourishing food. I know because for the last two years ive started with one called the daniel fast a 40day faithbased fast.
The 21day daniel fast is based on a threeweek vegetarian diet written about in the old testament of the bible. I admit, there were probably a few things on the list of caneats that i didnt eat and a few on the dont eat that i may have eaten, but overall, i took it pretty seriously. The daniel fast is based on the diet eaten by daniel, an old testament prophet taken from his home and placed in kings nebuchadnezzars household. The partial fast refrain from food for a designated period of time daniel 10. It was designed to help sustain you and to keep you focused on gods purpose for your life through sacrifice and abstention from meats and meat products. The acceptable foods must be sweetenerfree, chemicalfree, and consistent with the food lists below. Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the kings food be observed by you, and deal with your servants according to what you see. 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 fast is based on the lifelong kosher diet of the jewish hero daniel in the biblical book of daniel and the threeweek mourning fast in which daniel abstained from all meat and wine. The daniel fast at james river church food list, cookbook. When this vision came to me, i, daniel, had been in mourning for three whole weeks. Jan 02, 2018 join me in my first time ever doing the daniel fast.
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