GUIDELINES FOR DANIEL FAST

DANIEL FAST (21 Day Fast - Jan. 6, 2008 through January 26, 2008)

Now Daniel ate ''no pleasant bread neither meal or wine '' Daniel 10:3

      Fasting, simply put, is sacrificing the flesh for the spirit... physical food for spiritual food, physical nourishment for spiritual nourishment. A basic Daniel fast consists of fruit, vegetables, whole grain breads, no desserts or meat, and water as a beverage over soft drinks, coffee and tea. Of course, there are variations.

    First, pray for wisdom on how you should fast. God honors your sacrifice. lf it is a sacrifice to you, it is a sacrifice to God. Fasting is between you and God, not you and man, so do not compare your sacrifice to others. Seek God's leading and He will be honored and you will be blessed.

    Second, fasting is always tied to prayer. Fasting alone, without intimate time spent with Him in prayer, reading, and studying the Bible is just a diet. It is so important to increase your time with Him during this time. Sometimes, we can get so focused on the fasting... what we can and can't eat... that we lose sight of what we are fasting for. The best way to keep Him near is to stay near to Him by praying and reading the Bible. You will find added strength and comfort through scriptures and your prayer time with Him.

    Third, keep   mind there is great significance in giving the first fruits of your year to Him and you are doing this in concert with the entire church body here at Pine Valley. There is something about giving your firsts, and doing it in unity with other believers that is just so powerful.

 

Ingredients for Daniel Fast recipes

(Please note that these are just guidelines, do not treat them as a law.)

Whole Grains : Barley, brown rice, oats

Beans/Legumes : Red beans, black beans, dried beans, long beans, french beans, pinto beans, split peas, black eyed peas, lentils.

Vegetables : Asparagus, artichokes, broccoli, beets, bean sprouts, carrots, cabbage, celery, cauliflower, chili peppers, cucumbers, corn, cactus, eggplant, ginger root, garlic, kale, lettuce, leeks, mustard greens, mushrooms, onions, okra, potatoes, pickles, parsley, rutabagas, radishes, spinach, sprouts, scallions, sweet potatoes, squashes, turnips, tomatoes, water chestnut, yams, zucchini.
 

Fruits : apricots, apples, black berries, blue berries, boysenberries, bananas, cherries, cranberries, cantaloupe, dragon fruit, durian, figs, grapes, grapefruit, guava, honeydew melons, kiwi, litchi, lime, lemons, mangosteen, mangoes, nectarines, peaches, pears, pineapples, papayas, plums, prunes, raspberries, raisins, strawberries, tangerines, tangelos, watermelon.

Nuts and Seeds

Liquid : Distilled water, spring water, 100% natural fruit or vegetable juice

Food to Avoid in Daniel Fast recipes :

 

(Again, do not treat them as laws, if you have taken by accident, do not feel condemned, or you will not benefit from this fast)

Caffeine
Carbonated soft drinks
Milk
Cheese
Meat
White rice
Fried food
Refined sugar
Sugar substitutes
Food containing preservatives or additives
White flour and food made by it
Butter, margarine and high fat products