*DURING OUR 21 DAY DANIEL FAST, WEDNESDAYS ARE 24 HOUR FAST.

Types of fasts: There are a wide variety of types of fasts, which we’ve simplified into three main categories:

Complete Fast: Also known as a full fast, a complete fast is when you do not eat any food (and consume liquids only) for a specific period of time. Please consult a medical professional in advance if you intend to do a complete fast for a prolonged period of time.

Partial Fast: A partial fast is when you fast all food for a set specific time throughout the day. For example, you may decide to fast from sunrise to sunset and eat food only in the evenings.

The Daniel Fast is a unique type of fast because you can eat, unlike a liquid fast where only water or juices are consumed. But just because you can have food doesn’t mean the Daniel Fast is easy.

Fasting, in any form, is difficult because you’re doing battle physically and spiritually. However, there are steps you can take to strengthen you for the fight. Following are ways you can prepare your heart, mind, and body for your 21-day Daniel Fast journey.

SPIRITUAL PREPARATION

• Pray:

  Begin praying for your Daniel Fast even before it begins. Ask the Lord to reveal any unconfessed sin, unforgiveness, or rebellion. When God reveals it to you (and he will), confess your sin quickly and repent. Take time to get your heart ready for what God wants to do in and through you on the fast.

• Read verses on fasting:

  Take time to study passages in the Bible that have to do with fasting. It will help you gain insight on people fasted, the ways God responded to their prayers, and what God requires of His people on a fast. Suggested passages are Isaiah 58, 2 Chron. 20:1-4, Ezra 8:21-23, Neh. 1:1-4, Est. 4:15-17, and Matt. 4:1-11).

PHYSICAL PREPARATION

1. Ease into the fast:

   Start cutting back on restricted foods about a week before the fast begins. Reduce your intake of caffeine, meat, dairy, sugar, and processed foods. Doing so will help your body adjust to the Daniel Fast and also reduce the severity of any unpleasant side effects. Trust me, the temptation to eat everything you can’t have on the fast will be strong, but splurging will only make the transition much more difficult. Also, it’s a good idea to increase your water consumption before your fast begins.

When you do your part in getting ready, God will do the rest!

Each day of the fast, you’ll focus on a specific attribute of God and praise him for who he is. As you spend time worshiping the Lord, you’ll be strengthened and filled with his Spirit, which will give you wisdom in how to pray for others and to carry out his purposes in your life:

A Guide to the Daniel Fast (Highly recommend, especially if it’s your first fast)

In 2025, devote yourself to pursuing the One who alone has the power to rescue people from sin. He (Jesus) is the Name above all names, worthy of glory, honor, and praise!

FRUITS: Apples, Cantaloupe, Bananas. Dates, Frozen dark cherries, Avocado

VEGETABLES: Bok choy, Broccoli, Spinach, Parsnips, Carrots, Zucchini, Butter Lettuce, Yellow Squash, Yellow Yam, Sweet Potatoes, Red Potatoes, Grape Tomatoes, Cucumbers, Butternut Squash

LEGUMES: Black Beans, Kidney Beans, Red Lentils, Pinto Beans

GRAINS: Rolled oats, Muesli, Wild Rice, Whole Wheat Pasta

HERBS, SPICES & SEASONINGS: Cilantro, Thyme, Parsley, White Onion, Green Onion, Salt, Pepper, Cinnamon, Nutmeg, Turmeric, Cumin,

OTHERS: Almond Milk, Gotham Greens Vegan Pesto, Coconut Flakes, Walnuts, Almonds, Olive Oil, Coconut Milk, Coconut Oil, Peanut Butter, Coconut Aminos, Mi Rancho Corn Tortillas

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MEALS CONSIDERATION

- Oatmeal (rolled oats, water, a little vanilla almond milk, almonds, dark cherries, coconut flakes, cinnamon, nutmeg, date)

- Lentil soup (coconut oil, red lentils, green onions, garlic, cilantro, yellow yam, turmeric, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, black pepper, broccoli)

- Jamaican red pea soup ( olive oil, green onions, garlic, thyme, kidney beans, coconut milk, potatoes, carrots, parsnips, salt, pepper, scotch bonnet pepper)

- Vegetable stir fry (olive oil, ginger, garlic, green onion, carrots, broccoli, coconut aminos, coconut milk | served with wild rice and Korean cucumbers)

- Veggie pesto pasta (roasted zucchini, squash and grape tomatoes, whole wheat pasta, olive oil, pesto)

- Sweet potato bowl (Roasted sweet potatoes, pico de gallo, black beans, avocado)

- Taquitos (refried beans [pinto beans, cilantro, onion, cumin, salt, pepper], tortillas, pico de gallo)

- Salad (butter lettuce, pico, guacamole, black beans)

- Butternut squash and spinach (sauteed with onion, cayenne pepper, salt, pepper, cinnamon)

- Korean cucumbers (salt, pepper, cilantro, white onion, coconut aminos)

- Muesli, almond milk and banana

- Apples and peanut butter