21 Day Fast: Another time, in Daniel 10, he deprived himself of choice food, meat, and wine as he sought the Lord in prayer. The fast resulted in answered prayer and spiritual insight. “I ate no delicacies, no meat or wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the full three weeks…Then he said, “Don’t be afraid, Daniel. Since the first day you began to pray for understanding and to humble yourself before your God, your request has been heard in heaven. I have come in answer to your prayer.” Daniel 10:3, 12 Three key components to the Daniel Fast: 1. Only fruits, vegetables, nuts, & whole grains. 2. Only water or natural fruit juice for a beverage. 3. No sweeteners, breads, meat, eggs or dairy products.
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All fruit – fresh, frozen, dried, or juiced.
All vegetables – fresh, frozen, dried, or juiced.
All whole grains – amaranth, barley, brown rice, oats, quinoa, millet, and whole wheat.
All nuts & seeds – almonds, cashews, macadamia nuts, peanuts, pecans, pine nuts, walnuts, pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, and sunflower seeds; unsweetened almond milk. Nut butters are also included.
All legumes – canned or dried; black beans, black eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), kidney beans, lentils, pinto beans, and split peas.
All quality oils – avocado, coconut, grapeseed, olive, peanut, sesame, and walnut. Beverages– distilled water, filtered water, spring water, and natural fruit juices.
Other – unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk; herbs, spices, salt, pepper, unsweetened coconut flakes, seasonings, soy products, and tofu.
All meat & animal products – bacon, beef, buffalo, eggs, fish, lamb, poultry, and pork. All dairy products – butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogurt. All artificial sweeteners. All leavened bread & yeast – baked goods (if it contains yeast and honey). All refined & processed food products – artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, preservatives, white flour, and white rice. All deep-fried foods – corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. All solid fats – lard, margarine, and shortening. Beverages – alcohol, sodas, and energy drinks. The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast book explains the Daniel Fast in easy-to understand language, provides 21 thought-provoking devotionals for each day of the fast, and shares more than 100 tasty, easy-to-make recipes that follow fasting guidelines. Kristen shows you how to structure the fast so you can spend less time thinking about what to eat and more time focusing on God. You will also discover that “to fast” means “to feast” on the only thing that truly nourishes – God’s powerful Word. Getting Practical with Prayer Spending daily time with God requires some strong proactive decisions.
- Set a daily appointment whether it is in the morning or on a lunch break or late in the evening, it’s important to set an appointment with God and then work to keep that appointment every day.
- Set a place for prayer Is there a place where you will have quiet and uninterrupted moments alone with God? We read that Jesus often went off to a solitary place where he prayed. He escaped the noise and the chaos of real life and created a quiet setting for his intimate moments with God. (http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/boo the-ultimate-guide-to-thedaniel-fast/)
- Set a plan for your prayer time I recommend starting your time in God’s word and concluding with a time of prayer. You can find good Bible reading plans at oneyearbibleonline.com (http://oneyearbibleonline.com). It takes about ten minutes to read the assigned portion for the day. If you read every day, you will have read the entire Bible in one year. If you spend 10 minutes reading God’s word and 20 minutes in prayer, you will have a strong start to a consistent and meaningful prayer life.
- Expect Powerful results God tells us to “approach his throne of grace with confidence” (Heb. 4:16). If you spend 30 minutes a day with God, you will never regret it. The intimate relationship that you will cultivate with the Lord will bring about positive changes in your life. Your attitude will improve, your relationships will flourish, your wisdom will increase, your temptations will decrease, and your confidence in God will grow.* I am asking that God would bless your time with him in a mighty way and that you would grow to know him and his power as it is released in your world.
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