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. A spiritual cleansing, prayer and fasting experience for the soul. God honored daniels efforts and sent his archangel, michael. Daniel, chapter 1, describes how daniel and his three friends ate only vegetables and drank only water. The fast is based on the fasting experiences of the prophet daniel along with standard jewish fasting principles. 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. July 11th thru july 31st 21 days of prayer and fasting week 2 of our 21 day daniel fast.
During this 21day period, i renew my body, mind, and soul towards god. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast. I do not claim ownership of any pictures used in this video. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. In those days i, daniel, was mourning for three weeks. Over the next 21 days, we invite you to grow with us as we pray the psalms. Ive read other books on fasting, prayer and specifically several on the daniel fast over the years.
Start the day with a short time of worship you may use any worship cd to enhance your worship. Click the button below to download the prayer and fasting guide. Most people use this method of fasting for 21 consecutive days. Many fasting recipes and several cookbooks are designed for the daniel fast. With the coupling of fasting and prayer, one can open themselves to gods holy spirit. I do the daniel fast at the beginning of every new year and find that it is the perfect way to jump start the year. May god bless you abundantly as you seek him through prayer and. Maybe at one time you were excited about god and were full of his life. July 11th thru july 31st 21 days of prayer and fasting day 1 week 1 of our 21 day daniel fast thank you for being a part of this prayer. The 21day daniel fast is based on a threeweek vegetarian diet written about in the old testament of the bible.
The daniel fast plan, according to all about prayer, is a plan based on bible versions found in the book of daniel. There are two references to fasting in the biblical book of daniel from which the daniel fast is drawn. For the next 21 days, join us in the experience of fasting, prayer, and listening to the voice of god through his word. I am very interested in doing it because i did that in february 2001 for 21 days. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast we fast to draw closer to god and to be spiritually strengthened for victorious living. Explain how the modernday daniel fast is following the prophets example of devotion to prayer. The fasting guide and 21day 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. Whether you have done a 21day season of prayer and fasting before, or if. His presence grows greater and greater with each day of the fast. Fasting and prayer is praying without eating any solid food. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in. The daniel fast abstaining from meat, sweets, or bread. The original list used by many people was issued in a book about fasting.
In fasting, we devote special attention to nourishing and developing that part of us that connects with god our spirit. For 21 days of prayer we use what is known as the daniel fast, following the guidelines for fasting described in the book of daniel. The healthiest way to do the 21day daniel fast daniel fast, 21. The daniel fast is specifically laid out in the bible in the book of daniel.
Why did daniel fast and pray to god for 21 days without. Every year at abundant life international church, we go through a corporate 21day fast called the daniel fast. Daniel 10 discussion in general theology started by follower3, may 20, 2017. Since the 21day daniel fast restricts meat and seafood, you can prioritize plantbased protein, such as beans, seeds, nuts, nut butters and highprotein grains.
I highly recommend getting a copy of my book, the ultimate guide to the daniel fast, which will explain fasting, as well as walk you through every step of the 21day fast. To understand where christians are going wrong with the daniel fast, we will consider what the purpose of fasting is, to begin with. If youd like a prayer guide for your 21 day fast, check out my newest release, lift up your voice. Daniel plan detoxthe daniel planbook of daniel21 day fastdaniel fast recipesdaniel fast foodsprayer and. At highlands, we encourage fasting for 21 days each year in the month of january.
Effect of a 21 day daniel fast on metabolic and cardiovascular. The daniel fast is based on the fasting experiences of the old testament prophet. Do not be afraid, daniel, for from the first day that you set your heart on understanding this and on humbling yourself before your god. The daniel fast is a method of fasting used by hundreds of thousands of christians throughout the world. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21day fast. 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. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus. It includes fasting from foods like meat and sweets and replacing them.
Fruits and vegetables are the mainstay of the daniel fast and can be acceptably prepared in a variety of ways. The jewish fast abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning and afternoon. This type is a good one for beginners to fasting or those with health needs and special or restrictive diets. Fasting expresses that god is first above all else. After answering hundreds of questions about the daniel fast, i am updating the food guidelines. 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. Its easier to say what you cannot have for the duration of the 21day fasting. Youre on a plantbased diet that like the bible verse says does not allow for meat, wine or alcohol in general. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. But now, if youre honest, you know other things have grabbed your attention, and your heart has hardened to the joy and freshness you once felt.
The daniel fast is a powerful spiritual discipline. Fasting gets us focused on god and renews us from the inside out. Its a partial fast where some foods are eaten while others are restricted. A spiritual cleansing, prayer and fasting experience for the soul kindle edition by wilson, annette. A statement of faith to others then let our countenance be. This could be just skipping one mean or for a whole day or several days depending on the situation. This book is designed as a 21day journey but can be adjusted to fit any duration of pursuit. In the book of daniel we find two different times where the prophet daniel fasted. First and foremost, the fast is a spiritual discipline where followers of jesus christ can draw. The most important part of prayer and fasting is your time with god. We will grow deeper in our relationship with god, deeper in our pursuit of godly wisdom, and deeper in our commitment to corporate unity as a faith family. Increased prayer life he knelt down at the open windows and prayed to god three times a day and gave thanks to his god.
We encourage you to spend time each day connecting with god in prayer. It is a biblebased fast that is modeled after a passage in the book of daniel. Everything you need to know about the 21day daniel fast. Praying like daniel and a new 21day prayer focus by chuck d. One example of a selective fast is the daniel fast, during which you remove meat. After three weeks of prayer, fasting, and repentance, michael appeared to daniel to tell him what was written in the book of the future. As we move into week 2 of the 21 days, we want everyone to understand that no matter what degree or physical mode your time of fasting takes on, it is all worthy and all needed. 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. My hope is that it will serve as a more complete list. The daniel fast is a widely utilized fast based on the biblical book of daniel. Join us as we set aside a time of corporate prayer and fasting.
You may also choose to fast at other times during the year for your own spiritual development. Pray, read the word, and spend quality time in meditation daily. Were asking our entire church family to join together in united prayer and fasting for 21 days. These free materials will help you understand what the daniel fast is all about and provide tips to help you on your journey. Fasting, simply stated, is about eliminating distractions in order to draw nearer to god. Also, if youre new to the daniel fast, be sure to get my book, the ultimate guide to the daniel fast. Hollywood superstar chris pratt isnt shy about his faith, and now hes making headlines for going on a biblical daniel fast. This is part of 21 days of prayer and fasting, a season of focused prayer as a church family. Included in this resource is information and inspiration composed to systematically engage the participant on a 21 day experience to heighten spiritual awareness, reinforce spiritual discipline and increase spiritual capacity. Take a look the account of daniels 21day fast in daniel 10.
Its 21 days of prayer and fasting, he announced in an instagram video. 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. Whether you have done a 21 day season of prayer and fasting before, or if this is your first. Its very typical to fast a single meal, a whole day, or three days or more.
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. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the complete 21 day daniel fast. I believe the power of fasting as it relates to prayer is the spiritual atomic bomb that our lord has given us to destroy the strongholds of evil and usher in a great revival and spiritual harvest around the world. It is a great way to gain clarity and direction for the new year, and to draw closer to god. You can do the suggestions above or do whats known as the daniel fast. Lets believe god for the miraculous as we seek him together during these special days. It involves a 21 day ad libitum food intake period, devoid of animal products. Daniel fasted for 21 days because he was waiting for a response. Wellness depends on living with a purpose that goes beyond here and now. Also, you can find a ton of helpful resources on my website. During the 21day daniel fast, you are allowed to eat all fruits and vegetables. Youve read books on prayer or have been part of a training course on prayer, and are looking for opportunities to put it to good use.
Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. The daniel fast is the deliberate and intentional dedication to focus on god for three weeks daniel 10. Finally a daniel fast book that i can really connect with. The daniel fast is a little different as you have already seen in. Awakening was intentionally designed to be flexible so that you can participate at any level. Also, if you are interested in a collection of recipes that will take you through an entire 21day daniel fast, click here. That i might live for the purpose for which you created me, lord. Spiritually strong 6week bible study and workout program.
Fasting without the word and without prayer will cause you to fall off the fasting band wagon real quick. We are at the end of this spiritual awakening and 21 days of prayer and fasting. Many practitioners also cut out refined and processed foods. I would like to join the 21 day fasting and prayer. I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did i anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks.
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