2024 Daniel Fast

January 08, 2024 – January 28, 2024

Reconnect Through Prayer and Fasting

What is a Daniel Fast?

The Daniel Fast is based upon the Prophet Daniel’s dietary and spiritual experiences as recorded in the Book of Daniel in the Bible. It’s a partial fast that focuses very heavily on vegetables and other healthy whole foods, but leaves out any animal sources of protein.

2024 Daniel Fast_St. James Alpharetta

The Daniel Fast is specifically referenced in the Bible in two sections of the Book of Daniel:

  • Daniel 1:12, “Please test your servants for ten days, and let them give us vegetables [pulses] to eat and water to drink.
  • Daniel 10:2-3, “In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.”

January 8 through 28 = 21 days. You may resume regular eating on Monday, January 29, 2024.

DON’T GET CAUGHT UP IN THE DETAILS

The importance of a Daniel Fast is in the heart of the sacrifice-disconnecting from regular luxuries for the sake of connecting more closely with God. Only you and God know what that looks like in your daily life.

***IMPORTANT!***

If you are pregnant, have any known medical conditions, or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor. If you have health issues, you should always talk with your health professional before starting the Daniel Fast or any other major change in your diet. Also, be aware that as we age, we react differently to dramatic dietary changes. Fasting should never bring harm to the body, so medications should be continued. It is important to recognize that if you have any condition which would prohibit you from taking part in the Daniel Fast, there are other options. Choose something from your daily routines (i.e., specific foods or beverages, television, other technology, etc.) and fast in that manner for the 21 days.

 Five Steps to Your Successful Fast
  1. Pray–before you fast, seek the Lord through prayer and ask Him to show you the purpose of your fast. Dedicate this time to Him and invite Him to lead and direct you during your fast.1. Pray–before you fast, seek the Lord through prayer and ask Him to show you the purpose for your fast. Dedicate this time to Him and invite Him to lead and direct you during your fast.
  2. Plan–you will want to select your start date, establish the purpose for your fast, and clear your calendar of as many obligations as possible.
  3. Prepare–taper off caffeine, sugar, and processed foods to avoid withdrawals when you begin your fast. Gather study materials, create a daily schedule, collect recipes, and plan one week’s menus before you begin your fast.
  4. Participate–this is where it all begins… you participate in the fast. Examine yourself as you fast and use this valuable experience as a time of learning and growth.
  5. Praise and Process–You will gain valuable lessons on the fast that you will want to carry forward into your everyday life. Thank God for the good things you’ve received during your fast and evaluate your experience so you can grow from this amazing experience.

For more Daniel Fast information see https://ultimatedanielfast.com/

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Food to Enjoy

  • Fruits

    FRUITS

    APPLES CRANBERRIES LIMES PRUNES
    APRICOTS DATES MANGOES RAISINS
    AVOCADOS FIGS NECTARINES RASPBERRIES
    BANANAS GRAPEFRUITS ORANGES STRAWBERRIES
    BLACKBERRIES GRAPES PAPAYAS TANGERINES
    BLUEBERRIES GUAVA PEACHES WATERMELON
    CANTALOUPE HONEYDEW PEARS
    CHERRIES KIWI PINEAPPLES
    COCONUTS LEMONS PLUMS
  • Vegtables

    ARTICHOKES CORN OKRA SQUASH
    ASPARAGUS CUCUMBERS ONIONS SWEET POTATOES
    BEETS EGGPLANT PARSLEY TOMATOES
    BROCCOLI GREEN BEANS PEPPERS TURNIPS
    BRUSSEL SPROUTS CABBAGE POTATOES TURNIPS
    CABBAGE KALE RADISHES YAMS
    CAULIFLOWER LEEKS SCALLIONS ZUCCHINI
    CELERY LETTUCE SPINACH
    COLLARDS MUSHROOMS SPROUTS
  • Legumes

    BLACK BEANS
    BLACK-EYED PEAS
    KIDNEY BEANS
    LENTILS
    MUNG BEANS
    PINTO BEANS
    SPLIT PEAS
  • Liquids

    WATER
    VEGETABLE JUICE
    FRESH FRUIT JUICE
    COCONUT MILK
    ALMOND MILK

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  • Foods to Avoid

    Grid Sub-Title

    MEAT

    BREAD

    PASTA

    CRACKERS

    COOKIES

    CHIPS

    CHEESE

    CANDY

    ENERGY DRINKS

    MILK & CREAM

    EGGS

    SWEETENERS

    ALCOHOL

    SOFT DRINKS

    HONEY

    COFFEE

  • Food To Decide About

    TEA – GREEN/HERBAL/DECAF

    OILS

    NUTS

    BROWN RICE

    QUINOA

    OATS

    SEASONINGS

    GUM & MINTS – SUGAR FREE