Fasting Period
January 6th through January 12th
OR
January 13th through January 19th.
Choose the timeframe that aligns with your spiritual readiness and natural preparation.
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Corporate Prayer
7 AM and/or 7 PM
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Keep in mind the priority is our spirituality – praying, reading God’s word, spending time with God, etc. In addition to sacrificing food, eliminate worldly distractions that can compromise your spiritual focus. Above all else, God sees the heart. Ensure your motives are genuine and pure.
Additional Information
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
If this is your first Biblical fast, consider adding the approved food groups below.
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, grapeseed, peanut, and
sesame.
Beverages: Spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other: Tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices,
caffeine free herbal teas.
Foods to AVOID in your diet during 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, date honey, agave, stevia and cane 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.
Certain Beverages Including but not limited to coffee, tea, carbonated beverages,
energy drinks, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
IMPORTANT HEALTH NOTE:
If you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice
before committing to any fast.
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Songs for Meditation to Consider
New Wine by Todd Galbreath
Refiner by Maverick City
Trust in God by Elevation Worship
Promise by Maverick City
One Name by Naomi Raines
Jireh by Elevation Worship
Make a Way by Elevation Worship
This is the Kingdom by Elevation Worship
Wait on You by Maverick City