It is probably one of the most commonly referredto fasts. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the daniel fast daily devotional for lent. The daniel fast devotional guide the sixth avenue baptist church family is devoting the first 21 days of the new year, 2018, to seeking the lord in prayer and fasting. Be willing to hear what god says needs to change, and be willing to change. This is everything that daniel had in his kitchen sink. Our goal is that this prayer community would be changed over the next 21 days as we come together and. Every year at abundant life international church, we go through a corporate 21day fast called the daniel fast. First and foremost, the fast is a spiritual discipline where followers of jesus christ can draw. Each daily devotion is intended to enrich your understanding of the.
Your goal should be to seek god in prayer about this and follow what the holy spirit leads you to do. Lets believe god for the miraculous as we seek him together during these special days. How to prepare for the daniel fast ultimate daniel fast. Please join us to start the jewish new year off with seeking gods direction and will for 2019. If you have faith the size of a mustard seed, you will tell this mountain, zmove from here to there, and it will move. Tens of thousands using the daniel fast when i first started using the daniel fast for my own spiritual growth, i knew of no others using. During the consecration period, please fast from food at least one day, some days, or all 21 days. It can be digitally shared with your congregation to download, or can be printed and distributed at your church. The daniel fast devotions praise center church denver, co. Start the day with a short time of worship you may use any worship cd to enhance your worship. The daniel fast is a great model to follow and one that is extremely effective for spiritual focus, bodily discipline and purification of the body and soul. The daniel fast starts on monday, september 30 th until monday, october 14st, 2019, for 2 weeks. A new day one of this earths most beautiful things is the dawn of a new day. What study and devotional materials will i use to focus.
For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, dont stop on day 9. Since the space to write on each page is limited, we have provided extra space for journaling and reflection beginning on page 52. Were calling this period the daniel fast, modeled after the biblical figure that followed a similar pattern as he sought the lord. Fast from media or tv remember to spend the time you gain in the fast praying, not playing. Please refer to the daniel fast book for more detailed information about the daniel fast. Our hope is that during the daniel fast we would all read through the book of daniel together over the next 21 days. The daniel fast daily devotional for lent by susan gregory. After praying and fasting for 40 days, jesus returned to galilee empowered to do all the father had called him to do. Be sure to spend time in devotions, prayer, and studying the word, and refuse all carnality. It is a biblically based fast fashioned on the experience of the prophet daniel. The 21 day daniel fast is fast that left daniel ten times better not only in his wisdom but also in his understanding this book includes 21 day devotional that is inspired by the word of god to take you to another level not only in your personal relationship with christ, but also in your devotion and your worship to the lord. The gospels of matthew, mark and luke speak of jesus in the wilderness for 40 days and 40 nights. 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.
Day 1 memorize if i could speak all the languages of earth and of angels, but didnt love others, i would only be a noisy gong or a clanging cymbal. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21day fast. Contained in this booklet are excerpts from some of the messages i have spoken around the seasons of prayer and fasting at celebration church over the years. When we start new with christ, it is the dawn of new day spiritually. However, there are steps you can take to strengthen you for the fight. These devotion were written by some of staff of first mckinney.
If you are interested in learning more about the daniel fast, be. Welcome to the daily daniel fast devotional presented by gainesville church of god. During this 21 day period, i renew my body, mind, and soul towards god. Even jesus disconnected from the world to fast and pray. There are several websites and resources available on the website that you will find useful during your 21 day fast.
Below is a selection of foods you can base your diet around during the next 21 days. We encourage you to spend time each day connecting with god in prayer. Day 1 daniel fast devotional praying and fasting youtube. It is through gods power that we make change, gaining strength from being rooted and grounded in his love. Following are ways you can prepare your heart, mind, and body for your 21day daniel fast journey. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection. For 21 days, youll get a daily bible reading, a brief devotional, reflection questions, and a prayer focus.
As you set apart these three weeks to seek god, know that god has already heard your prayer. Read the story of daniel s 10 day test in daniel 1 to give your children an idea of daniel s character and how he refused to violate his convictions. The daniel fast eating plan is like a vegan diet with more restrictions. Pray, read the word, and spend quality time in meditation daily. The colors and majesty that are portrayed as the sun rises can be breathtaking. The daniel fast is a partial fast in which some foods are restricted. 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. He fasted forty days and forty nights and afterward he was hungry.
Whether you have done a 21 day season of prayer and fasting before, or if this is your. I was checking my facebook page and many have ask me for a shopping list or menu for a resource. Jesus implied that all of his followers should fast. That is ok come up with something reasonable that you are willing to commit to and offer it to god as a loving act of worship. 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 did a version of the daniel fast two years ago for 28 days while as i was just starting a.
The fast is most often practiced for 21 consecutive days and its purpose is to draw nearer to god and present your needs to him. This site will allow you to follow along with devotions each day, but there is. I apologize for the lastminute notice for this 21 day fast. Daniel fast devotional 21 days of tips, recipes, and encouragement. As you go through your 21 day fast, i hope you will be encouraged and strengthened by the awakening devotional. Each devotion begins with a personal experience from my life, which is then. This passage is a source for the idea of a 21day fast. It is also from this verse that we the 21 day period is set, however many people use the daniel fast for as few as seven days and for as many as 50 days.
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. Your ultimate daniel fast guide ultimate daniel fast. The word of the lord is very important in a daniel prayer and fasting. The daniel fast is a method of spiritual fasting used by millions of christians throughout the world. Wright fit, but when i did it, i didnt do much research into it and did not cut out. But just because you can have food doesnt mean the daniel fast is easy. Daily bible passages and prayer guide for 21day daniels fast.
Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Daniel fast bible readings and devotionals day 1 of 21 this day s reading daniel 10 devotional this passage is a source for the idea of a 21 day fast. Its a partial fast, where some foods are eaten and others are restricted. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. His presence grows greater and greater with each day of the fast. The daniel fast abstaining from meat, sweets, or bread. Daniel 21day fast online home of the fellowship of believers 2010 fast. Bestselling author susan gregory shares bible truths, thoughtprovoking devotions and personal insights in this daily devotional created especially for men, women, churches and study groups who are fasting for lent and other periods of extended fasting and prayer.
Or you may choose to fast several days out of the 21 days, such as three. You can select from three types of fasting a full fast, daniel fast or give up at least one item of food. In addition to the online prayer journal we would encourage you to fast over the next 21 days. 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. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For these 21 days, set yourself aside in consecration. Aug 01, 2017 what i ate for the week daniel fast, plant base, vegan plus how much weight did i lose. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did i anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. Join us as we set aside a time of corporate prayer and fasting. January 2019 daniel fast testimonies ultimate daniel fast. The daniel fast daily devotionals you have committed to 21 days of prayer and fasting, a commitment that will change your life. 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. The daniel fast is a 21day partial fast based upon the prophet daniels experiences in the bible.
The daniel fast is the deliberate and intentional dedication to focus on god for three weeks daniel 10. Stick to only fruits and vegetables like he did or something similar. Fasting and prayer journal christian fellowship church. The daniel fast daily devotional for lent kindle edition by gregory, susan. Start your new year with a focus on the spiritual discipline of fasting. Truly i tell you, they have received their reward in full. For most the fast begins at sunrise on sunday, january 6th and completes at sunset on saturday, january 26th. Devotions with scripture from daniel today daily devotional. This plan includes several passages about fasting and others that encourage reflection and closeness to god. Dec 28, 2017 i am a huge fan of the 21 day daniel fast. Join me on a 21 day daniel fast what do you need from god in. Explain how the modernday daniel fast is following the prophets example of devotion to prayer. I can do all things through christ who strengthens me.
Daniel 21day fast create a free website or blog at. This helpful journal provides advice for preparation, encouragement for each day of the fast, and includes room to write down your thoughts and reflections. Click download or read online button to get the daniel fast devotional book now. The daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning that some foods are eaten and others are restricted.
The normal fast abstinence from food, but not water matthew 4. For the past couple of decades, television producers and book publishers have been scheduling the release of controversial or scandalous religious products for the easter holiday, in order to create a buzz and boost sales. Daniel fast devotional 21 days of tips, recipes, and. This daniel fast food list is for those who are participating in a fast and would like to omit the same foods daniel abstained from during his time of fasting. Total food fast please make sure you are healthy enough for a full 21 day fast. Our hope and prayer is that during this 21day daniel fast, all of us will ask the lord to.
Fasting, in any form, is difficult because youre doing battle physically and spiritually. The daniel fast daily devotional for lent kindle edition by. Devotional booklet january 15th february 4th 2018 matt 17. Daniel fast recipes, meal plan and devotions for a 21 day. The daniel fast is a great model to follow and one that is extremely effective for spiritual focus, bodily. There is spiritual warfare coming against our nation, our economy, our churches, our families, our. The daniel fast devotional download ebook pdf, epub. Crossroads daniel fast was intentionally designed to be.
I have put together a devotional for you to follow on your 21 day journey, i pray each day will bring you closer to your fasting goals. Lift up your voice explores how king jehoshaphat and his people responded to their troublesome trial and how the lord provided as they sought him wholeheartedly. Everything you need to know about the 21day daniel fast. The purpose of the fast is to restrict commonly enjoyed foods as an act of worship and consecration to god see food guidelines.
It is a great way to gain clarity and direction for the new year, and to draw closer to god. Jan 07, 2018 welcome to the daily daniel fast devotional presented by gainesville church of god. This might be from sunup to sundown, or 6 am to 3 pm, lunches, or something suitable for you. Remarkably, the daniel fast has become one of the most popular forms of fasting, perhaps because it is not as demanding or daunting as eating nothing for many consecutive days. 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. I do provide the resources youre asking about in a couple of places. The daniel fast is a fast, not a diet the daniel fast is a 21 day partial fast based on daniels fasting experiences in the bible. In fasting, we devote special attention to nourishing and developing that part of us that connects with god our spirit. We are encouraging the daniel fast and there is more information about that here.
Every day i sent out an email, which includes a short video, devotional. Millions of followers of christ use the daniel fast as their method of fasting for the annual new year fast. 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 modern day daniel fast is following the prophets example of devotion to prayer. Daniels prayer and fasting was triggered because of what he knew that god had declared in his word as a promise to the children of israel and his realization that the word was not accomplished. For the next 21 days as we journey through a time of fasting together, were going to spend time in prayer and reflection. However, you can enter into a 21 day period of extended prayer and fasting at any time of the year. Your fast is a statement of faith to god that you want him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the daniel fast. Over the next 21 days, we hope you will join us as we fast and pray. Our leadership team invites you to join us for a 21 day 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. Join with your church to celebrate what god has done in our lives and church and. Take a look the account of daniel s 21 day fast in daniel 10. Together, fasting is powerful and each day we all will be lifting up our team members and their requests as well.