​What is the Daniel Fast? How do you prepare for it?

 "In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three weeks. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks" (Daniel 10:2-3). The Daniel Fast is based on these verses in the bible. During the fast, Daniel made a 21-day commitment to focus on spiritual food (fervent and focused prayer) rather than physical food as an act of worship and consecration to the Lord. He was willing to forfeit the consumption of meats, bread, sweets, alcohol, and caffine to have a closer walk with God.
The Daniel fast is a 21-day commitment to Christ that we are starting on January 23rd. During this fast we will observe 3 prayer times at 9am, Noon, and before bedtime and have specific scriptures to read for each prayer time. There is also guidance provided to you on what to eat, What to avoid, and Additional references and resouces to help you along the way.

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What To Eat

• Whole Grains (Brown rice, oats, quinoa, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, wild rice)
• Beans and legumes (Black beans, black-eyed peas, great nothern beans, peanuts, split peas)
• Nuts and seeds (almonds, brazil nuts, nut buters, pecans)
• Vegetables (All vegetables are allowed [fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned])
• Fruit (All fruit is allowed [fresh, frozen, dried without added sugar, juiced, and canned])
• Oils (Used minimally to saute' not deep-fry - Coconut, olive, sesame)
• Other
  • Unleavened bread (whole grain made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives)
  • All herbs, spices, seasonings
  • Soy products (edamame, soy nuts, and tofu)
  • Beverages (Water, 100% fruit juice in recipes, unsweetened non-dairy milk (almond milk, coconut milk, soy milk)

What To Avoid

• Animal Products (meat, dairy, fish, eggs)
• Added Sugar (Agave nectar, artificial sweetners, brown sugar, corn syrup, honey, raw sugar)
• Yeast (leavened bread)
• Refined grains (White flour and white rice)
• Processed food (Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives)
• Deep-fried food (chips, french fries)
• Solid fats (Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening)
• Chocolate
• Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages - (Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks)

Resources

• Overview
  
• Daniel Fast - What is it?
• Daniel Fast - Fasting basics or other resources
• Christian Fasting Rules, Guidelines, and Best Practices
• Daniel Fast Food List
• Recipes
  • Best Ever Beefless Stew
  • Mango and Black bean salad
  • French Green Lentil Stew

Prayer and scriptures

​9 AM

• Prayer
• Read or Say out loud the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
• Scripture to read before Prayer:
  • John 3:30
  • Daniel 10:2-3
  • Lamentations 3:22
  • 1 Peter 1:16​

12Noon

• Prayer
• Scripture to read before Prayer:
  • Romans 12:1-2
  • Ephesians 6:10-18

Before Bed

• Prayer
  
• Read or Say out loud the Lord's Prayer (Matthew 6:9-13)
  
• Scripture to read before Prayer:
  
  • Isaiah 45:2-3
    
  • Luke 2:36-37
    
  • Nehemiah 1:4