Over the last several years millions of Christians have joined in the Daniel Fast. Perhaps one of the strongest promoters of the fast is Pastor Jentezen Franklin, an on fire preacher from Gainsville, Georgia. By the way, note that his name is spelled differently. Many people search for “Jentzen Franklin” and miss him. His first name has an extra “e.”
Jentezen Franklin first challenged members of his church to enter the Fasting Movement several years ago. Their results were so powerful, both corporately and for the individuals, that they were all convinced of the power of prayer and fasting!
What is the Daniel Fast? It’s a time that an individual or group sets aside to fast and pray for specific purposes. While there is no absolute length of time, the most popular is a 21-day Daniel Fast, in which one limits their diet to those described in the first chapter of Daniel. To learn more about Daniel and why he chose to eat specific foods, please see my other post titled “What is the Daniel Fast.”
This site is specifically designed to be a place where believers can learn about the Daniel Fast and communicate with each other.
I hope to draw at least 1000 Christians who will commit to the fast and log their name on this blog. If you want to commit to the 2009 Danial Fast, please go to this link and leave your information:
Sign me up for the 2009 New Years Fast
Let’s see how many we can enlist . . . and then support one another through prayer, information, and wisdom.
WILLIAM G. EMERSON said,
December 17, 2007 at 7:57 am
WHEN DID THE 21DAYS FAST START? COULD I SATRT THIS FAST NOW? OR DO I NEED TO START JAN1ST? VERY DISAAPOINTED THAT I DID NOT START EARLIER IN DECEMBER.
Susan Gregory said,
December 17, 2007 at 10:11 am
Thanks for commenting, William. Actually, there is no “official start date” for the Daniel Fast. However, most churches are starting the fast on Sunday, January 6th and then breaking the fast on Sunday, January 27th. They are doing a “corporate fast” as a body of believers. They will benefit as a body as well as each of the individuals will benefit from the fast as they consecrate themselves for a 21 day period.
As an idividual, you can start the Daniel Fast any time. I encourage you to pray to the Lord and have Him to lead you into the fast. While my whole church hasn’t yet decided to fast together, I am joining the large body of believers across North America as they enter the fast on January 6th. I came to this decision in prayer and prompting from the Lord.
God bless you as you continue to seek Him.
Grace Poole said,
January 1, 2008 at 11:42 am
I’m in!
Betsy Brimmeier said,
January 1, 2008 at 4:51 pm
I want to join you on this fast , as i did this fast two years in a row, the amazing things God did in my life afterwards was supernatral.I didn’t add my name before as I am now, I want to continue this fasting every year as a sacrifice unto my Lord. I urge everyone to journal and watch the amazing things God will do that you asked for and prayed about that you wrote about in your journal. Blessings to all,Betsy
Matt Brimmeier said,
January 1, 2008 at 4:54 pm
Fasting and praying for breakthough from bondage in family matters.
Lorie Rogan said,
January 2, 2008 at 7:39 am
I am believing the Lord for great spiritual victories and demonstrations of powerful miracles in 2008! I will be starting a 21-day Daniel Fast beginning on Jan. 6, 2008.
Janna Bee said,
January 2, 2008 at 10:38 am
I began my 21 day fast on today Wednesday January 02, 2008 and will complete on Wednesday January 23, 2008. This is my first year participating. After hearing for years through Pastor Franklin’s encouragement and the results his church has witnessed; I feel a deep desire/urging from the Lord to participate. I am believing to experience a supernatural closeness with God. I am believing :God will direct his will in my life, wisdom, witty inventions and wealth in all realms of my life. I am sure there will be a natural feeling of accomplishment on being able to be committed this long and focusing totaling on my Lord Jesus Christ.
Tovontra Funnie said,
January 2, 2008 at 10:48 am
I want to join you on this fast. I am fasting for divine healing and spiritual renewal .
Lisa and Fred said,
January 2, 2008 at 3:11 pm
I was looking on the internet for something about a Daniel fast and I found this web site. This is amazing to me. Our church has committed to a 40 day fast to see break through. Our pastor suggested we all ask the Lord what kind of fast He is calling us to. My husband and I felt as we prayed the Lord calling us to a Daniel fast it being the only kind of fast mentioned in the bible other than water. I am so excited to see the Lord calling lots of Christians to fast and see break through. Lord bless you all and lets’ all be praying for one another to see break through. “…if you have faith as a mustard seed, you will say to this mountain, Move from here to there, and it will move: and nothing will be impossible for you. ” However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.” Lisa
Janna Bee said,
January 5, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Is soy ok?
chipo phiri said,
January 6, 2008 at 2:07 am
i live in zambia and would love to join the 21 day fast which suposedly starts to day. am i late? how do i join? should i just start fasting? .i really want to be part of this movement as it will strengthen me to know that there are others who are fasting just like me and are going through the same trails of spiritual awakening and that others will also know that there is someone just like them in zambia fasting with them.
please let me know ASAP and kindly send me the devotionals and the fasting guidelines. i have chosen the full fast from 6 AM- 3PM everyday for the 21 days.
GOD BLESS YOU ALL,
CHIPO PHIRI – ZAMBIA.
Dorothy Kwangware said,
January 7, 2008 at 1:38 am
I have joined the fast today 05.00 am. This is my Second year of fasting. Last Year I had miraculous breakthroughs. I have encouraged 3 members of my family who have actually started their fasting on the 1st. If you have any special prayers which I can use in this period, please email them to me.
Stay blessed.
Janna Bee said,
January 7, 2008 at 5:42 am
*I tried the hot water with lemon instead of drinking coffee with my breakfast and it is certainly hit the spot. Also I would like to say with me drawing close to God he has definitely been giving me many ideas
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*On yesterday he inspired me to write a powerful letter of encouragement to my Mom. He is already doing mightly in my life.
*On the physical side my waist has already moved in some and I don’t feel bloated. I am finding a lot of the changes made I am going to include in my cooking routine after the 21 days are over.
* The brown rice is one of my favorite new found subsitutes.
joseph dellagatta said,
January 7, 2008 at 9:10 pm
i have started my 21 day fast today january 7th
yuliy sirotinsky said,
January 9, 2008 at 10:50 am
I started the fast on the 7th of Januray. One of the things I’m fasting about is financial help for my family. After having a small church prayer last night, a lady from my church came up to me and handed me a check. She said that during the prayer, the Lord spoke to her heart to give.
Because of her check, my family can pay for bills this month.
I’m baffled at how amazing God works. I just had faith… and that’s all it took.
God is a good God!!!
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!
sandy brown said,
January 14, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I started my fast on Jan. 02. I am praying that my family, friends and co-workers will come to the saving knowledge of Christ and live a life in complete surrender to His will. I pray that my walk with the Lord is pleasing to Him.I am also praying for the wisdom, guts and success in starting own business.
I have already had two love ones confess a need for a closer relationship with Christ.
PRAISE GOD!
May God richly His church as we seek His powerful help and guidance.
Tiffany said,
January 28, 2008 at 3:30 pm
I have started my fast today. I am praying and fasting for a breakthrough . I will report back weekly. God bless!
thomas&ritacardwell said,
January 3, 2009 at 9:50 pm
MY HUSBAND THOMAS HAS LYMPHOMIC CANCER HE WAS TOLD HE IS IN STAGE 4. I BELEIVE IN A MIRACLE FOR TOM AND I JUST KNOW THAT JESUS WILL TOUCH HIM. PRAISSE Y
OU LORD JESUS. AMEN&AMEN.
Susan Gregory said,
January 4, 2009 at 6:19 am
God bless you Rita!
I strongly encourage both you and your husband to be on the Daniel Fast, but make sure the eating plan is okayed by the doctor. During this time, get the know Jesus the Healer . . . and confess the Word of God aloud. Surround your husband with healing Scripture and speak words of health to him. Rebuke the cancer and engage in the good fight of faith for your husband healing!
Be blessed and you are in my prayers!
Jennifer said,
January 4, 2009 at 5:10 am
I am starting the fast today with my husband. My church is doing it and this is the first time for both of us. The amazing things is that our girls (4&7) also want to be apart of what is going on and have given us a list of the things that they want to give up during this time. It has been said before but wow children really do follow the parents lead. I am fasting for a breakthrough in my addiction to food…please keep me in your prayers I will need the extra support.
God Bless
Jennifer
Dianne Edinger said,
January 4, 2009 at 1:41 pm
I was inspired by everyone’s comments regarding their fast. I will keep everyone in prayers throughout this fast according to their requests.
Please keep me in prayer for a financial breakthrough and wisdom; I recently lost my job and I am 6 weeks behind on my bills. I have been struggling for 5 1/2 years since my divorce.
Thank you for the confirmation regarding journaling; I am excited to see what God is going to do for all of us.
GOD BLESS ALL OF YOU.
Janet D said,
January 4, 2009 at 1:46 pm
Hi – Our church of about 100 members started the Daniel Fast today. Since many in our church are new to fasting, our Pastor called for a 10 day fast, even though many will continue on to 21 days.
Our Pastor is calling for 2009 to be a Year to “Recover it ALL”!
Thanks for posting the food lists. I am linking our church website to your information so everyone can follow along.
God Bless You!
Pam Pryor said,
January 4, 2009 at 6:05 pm
I’m in – - along with my Mom and Grandmother. This is the year of cleansing – - mind,body, and soul! To God be the Glory.
Pam Pryor
Pam Pryor said,
January 4, 2009 at 6:07 pm
Thomas and Rita Cardwell, I will be touching and agreeing with you for God’s will to be done in your lives!
Pam Pryor
Pam Pryor said,
January 4, 2009 at 6:10 pm
Jennifer,
This is my second time and it WORKS! The only problem I encountered was a headache. This headache lasted three days. My doctor said this was caused by caffeine withdrawal. My body wasn’t used to not having ice tea daily. I got through it and lost weight.
PRINCESS TANKARD said,
January 4, 2009 at 6:31 pm
Starting the fast on Jan. 5th, 2009 with my church family. Looking for a spritual awakening, and for the Lord to lead me in so many choices that I need to make, for myself and others. Clarity and wisdom are my desires for today!!!!
Ivetha said,
January 4, 2009 at 7:10 pm
I expect great things to come from this time of consecration.
Tonya said,
January 4, 2009 at 7:46 pm
My husband and I have started the fast today along with our church in Plano, TX. I am believing that God will open new doors especially for my husband this year. That his dreams of being in full-time ministry will come forth.
Expect the Unexpected for 2009!
Blessings!
sandra williams said,
January 4, 2009 at 8:51 pm
well our church is starting the daniel fast,but this is the first time for me,my church ,has done it before.but i know with gods help ,i can make it.my pastor is a very good person,he has helped me to get my life right ,with god.i know any time i need his help ,he will be there.and i thank god for that,that is why i want to do this fast .so i can get closter,to god.so please keep me in your prayers.,god bless you and you are in my prayers,and all you do .
Gina said,
January 4, 2009 at 9:44 pm
My husband and myself are starting the fast tomorrow, we pray that we will draw close to Jesus.
Gina
Keya said,
January 5, 2009 at 5:54 am
Hello Brothers and Sisters in Christ: my mom and I are beginning the fast today, January 5th, along with my sister and friend who lives in another city. This is our second year going on the fast. We’re excited about the Lord and what He wants to accomplish this year in our lives. Here’s looking to a mighty move of God’s Holy Spirit through us to impact the world, in Jesus’ name!
serena hale said,
January 5, 2009 at 9:50 am
My husband and I are starting on Wednesday with our church. We are believing for our loved ones to be saved, a closeness like never before with God that will change the way we are forever, jobs that will allow us to be able to attend classes at our church that our in the evenings on Wednesdays, and his will be made known in our lives.
Sheila said,
January 5, 2009 at 10:05 am
I am starting this fast today. I am believing God in many areas of our (my families) & our ministries lives. We pastor a church & I am believing God for “Understanding of the Vision” to be plain, free from all fear. And a total breakthrough at our church with a harvest of Souls!!! In Jesus mighty name Hallelujah!!! DRAW ME CLOSE TO YOU!!!!
David said,
January 5, 2009 at 12:04 pm
Our Church (CLC) here in Tempe, AZ led by Pastor Phil Goldsberry have started a 21 day fast today and my wife and I are seeking God and all that He has for us and our church family in the days to come. I will share this site with her and am sure that she will find it as insightful as I have.
In His hands,
David
taharad said,
January 5, 2009 at 1:25 pm
My church has also started the Daniel fast today til the 25th. We have a different issue to pray for each day. I am so excited that so many people are joining together to do this. Alot of my friends think im crazy for not eating food but they havent gotten to the level to understand how important and rewarding and the sense of achievement you feel from doing this. This is also my way to say thanks for EVERYTHING i have been through because it only makes me stronger and closer to him. I am drinking only water the first seven days…then adding juice the second seven days then adding fruits and vegetables the last seven days. So many people coming together nationally is going will reap awesome things…!!!!!
Donna said,
January 5, 2009 at 3:53 pm
This site blessed me tremendously last year as I embarked on a fast to begin 2008 and again for Lent. That said, I am joining this community, in the name of Jesus, in fasting and prayer for 2009. Just days before the new year, I reflected upon the requests that I placed before God during my 2008 fast. All of my requests–including drawing nearer to God thank I’d ever been–were granted, praise God! This year, my prayer is simply, “nevertheless, not my will but Thy will be done.” Pray with me and for me, as I keep this community in prayer.
Kristen Beckham said,
January 5, 2009 at 6:42 pm
Hi Susan!
I am writing to make my committment today to participate in the 2009 Daniel Fast. I pray that the Lord will give me direction for the coming year and further lay out his purpose for my life.
God Bless and Keep You,
Kristen
Mieka said,
January 5, 2009 at 7:43 pm
I just found your site while looking for recipies. I am starting tomorrow…the 6th…with my 11 & 4 year old daughters and my brother and his wife. My husband is working in Texas so he won’t be joining us in “THIS” fast…but when the Lord brings him home…we will have drastically changed our eating and will fast again in PRAISE!!! Please join me (us) in my (our) prayer for work in Florida so my husband can come home! Thanks and God bless! I am so excited about this journey!
Jacqueline Irvin said,
January 5, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I strated the Daniel fast Janurary 5,2009
I am standing in faith that God will grant me
The Faith, of Abhram, The Belief of Daniel,
The Wisdom of Solmon.
Praise The Lord
Jacquelin Jacobi Irvin
Susan said,
January 6, 2009 at 4:58 am
Hi Susan,
Count my husband and I in. Our church is doing this as well. We do it each year. Amazing.
I love drawing closer to the Lord, and spending more time in prayer.
Our church is having 6:00am and 6:00pm prayer each day and night during the entire fast.
We are praying for our prodigal children.
Thanks for hosting this awesome blog!
Susan Gregory said,
January 6, 2009 at 5:00 am
Thanks for your message. Be blessed on your fast!
KMV said,
January 6, 2009 at 7:19 am
I am joining the fast…I started yesterday, but I fell off late last night. I have prayed and asked the Lord to forgive me and I am back on the fast now. I have a question about vitamins, I prefer liquid vitamins and I found one that is vegetable related….is this okay for the fast?
Sarah said,
January 6, 2009 at 9:15 am
I started this fast on the 1st. I am fasting for: 1) healing for my cousin Jake, my mother, Alea; 2) that Rachael, Jake, Joe, and Leah would be led to Christ; 3) that God would provide direction for my life; 4) that God would take control of my finances and put everything in place for me to attend Bible school this August; 5) that God would free me from addictions to material possessions.
Kathy C. said,
January 6, 2009 at 9:46 am
Our Church started our Daniel 21-day fast yesterday on the 5th of January 2009. I believe that we (the people) who are called by His Name would humble themselves would see great and miraculous things take place in our families, our Church, our communities and our Country! We are truly living in crucial times and we as Christians need to be more obedient and draw ourselves to a closer relationship with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ! I am expecting a move of the Holy Spirit in a GREAT way for 2009! The Best is yet to come.
Victoria Rebecca said,
January 6, 2009 at 11:44 am
I’m in!!
Marlene said,
January 6, 2009 at 1:43 pm
This is the first time I’m trying the fast however I introduced a lot of people to it. I need prayers for a house I have that is in foreclosure which was approved for a short sale. The problem is that the bank doesn’t want to release me from the entire loan amount even though they accepted the short sale and I certainly can’t be responsible for this balance especially if I’m not living there. Thank you for your prayers.
John and Lori Tibbs said,
January 6, 2009 at 5:00 pm
Praise God for this site! I started my fast Friday the 2nd. I will be honest…I didn’t want to deal with my Coca~Cola withdrawls while working. LOL!
My dear husband started his fast Sunday January 4th. I know God is going to do amazing things for our family. We are also praying for some DIVINE DIRECTION~
Love and prayers to EVERYONE doing this fast!
Clara Appleton said,
January 7, 2009 at 9:32 am
I’m participating in the fast. Our church is fasting. We fast corporately yearly. Please pray for my strength to endure the fast. Pray that my daughter receives Christ and remove the blinders off her eyes. I desire to know Him.
God bless you!!
Eva said,
January 7, 2009 at 9:44 am
I am in!!!!
KMV said,
January 7, 2009 at 11:05 am
I started on Monday, January 5th, but I fell off. Count me in to begin again today…I have already started. When you fall off, what do you need to do? I prayed for forgiveness and then just started this morning.
Kawai Berry said,
January 7, 2009 at 3:16 pm
Thank you for this website. After several unique hints from the eversweet soft voice of the Holy Spirit and the second time telling God that i just didnt know how to fast properly. I happened onto the Praise the Lord Program with Jentzen Franklin taling about exactly that. So having NO more fleshly excuses and a little late I am here with the rest of everybody. I am totaly excited and in total anticipation of ALL the works that God is doing thru this. I have so many things that I need His discerning spirit to help me with at this time in my life. But to know that this will bring God and I even closer and help me with the one thing that i truly seek most; to have His consistant PEACE with me no matter the chaos going on around me. I will be in prayer with all of you our beloved country and especaily Isreal right now in there time of trial.
Lynn said,
January 8, 2009 at 5:58 am
This is my third year to do the Daniel fast. My church introduced me to fasting and I have to say the spiritual blessings I received were amazing. God’s word states he rewards those who diligently seek him. I would encourage first timers of this fast to seek God, you will be amazed what you will receive. Seek God daily while fasting and you will find him.
Amber Williams said,
January 8, 2009 at 8:38 am
I am doing the fast with my church and my husband. It is absolutly amazing because we have already seen some answered prayers. I had wanted to do it last year but i was pregnant and had some complications so i was unable to do it last year but i am glad that i am able to do it this year. God Bless everyone.
Nichole said,
January 8, 2009 at 8:58 am
I’m fasting Jan. 5-26
sylvia mejia said,
January 10, 2009 at 9:39 pm
I started the 21 days fast on jan 4 – 24
Zetra Batiste said,
January 11, 2009 at 6:14 am
I am in as well. I pray that God honors my sincerity through this fast. May God bless and keep us.
Gloria Eshem said,
January 11, 2009 at 7:06 am
May OURFather God bless to keep my fast.I seek God fast ,to have a strong desir to study God Word and to Christ like. IN JESUS name Amen
sharon said,
January 11, 2009 at 4:25 pm
I am starting the daniel fast to begin 1/12/09 and ends 2/1/09. A friend of mine is doing the fast also. I am type 2 diabetic. Please pray for my strength during this fast. I am looking for God to do great things in my life and in the life of my family. This is my first time and i am very excited. I have read the different testimonies and look forward to sharing mine. I will also pray for others on the fast. God bless and keep you is my prayer.
maryanne mwiti said,
January 12, 2009 at 1:50 am
praise God,i am so grateful to God.our church started a 21 day fast on 5th jan 09.i was looking for more tips on how to go about it when i came across this website.i thank God that Christians from all over the world are fasting.this is more powerful than we can imagine.i am believing God for a revival in the church and great things in my family and i.may God bless u as you stand in the gap!
Emiko said,
January 13, 2009 at 10:31 pm
Hi Susan,
Actually after I saw Jentezen Franklin on TBN, I started this Daniel Fast on January 4th. I am definitely in this for in this for at least 21 days or even longer as I seek to hear God clearly on His plans for me this year.
God bless everyone who is in.
Kathy said,
January 14, 2009 at 7:08 am
I am beginning this fast tomorrow. I am praying with the guidance of my mentor who has done this fast numerous times. I am grateful to God that He has shown me what I can do to draw closer and fix my heart upon Him.
Dede said,
January 15, 2009 at 9:10 am
Hi, I am on the Daniel 21 day fast. We fast at my church corporately each year and if you are on medication or have any type of illness you are allowed to do Daniel otherwise everyone else does the total fast. My pastor believes that the food I eat should not be enjoyed, yet the problem is I do enjoy it. I am eating exactly the foods as listed on the list and they taste good to me. Fruit is very sweet, and veggies don’t need butter to taste good. I don’t want to feel bad for enjoying God’s food. My pastor says if I enjoy it, something is wrong. What should I do? Only a few people are doing the Daniel Fast and my Pastor does not do this fast.
God bless you for the information on your site.
Susan Gregory said,
January 15, 2009 at 7:16 pm
Hi Dede,
This is a tough question for me. Your pastor is our spiritual leader, and so I want to respect that position. I suggest you talk to him about your concerns.
I can say that I hear from hundreds of men and women who grow in amazing ways during the Daniel Fast, plus many experience miracles and healings.
I’m sorry I can’t offer more advice.
SHAWANNA said,
January 16, 2009 at 11:16 am
THIS IS MY FIRST YEAR GOING ON THE DANIEL FAST,AND I AM SO EXCITED.IT GETS HARD SOMETIMES, BUT I KNOW I CAN’T QUIT BECAUSE MY REWARD WOULD BE GREAT IN THE END.I HAVE TO KEEP RUNNING TO SEE WHAT THE END IS GONNA BE.SO IF YOU WOULD KEEP ME IN YOUR PRAYERS,AND MY GOD BLESS YOU
Vanessa said,
January 18, 2009 at 11:03 am
I beleive that the Lord has led me and my family members to do the Daniel fast, we started on the 12th of January, 2009. I am fasting for several breakthroughs for myself and my family members. My most urgent need is for the Lord to open my mind and give me wisdom, knowledge and understanding (and strengthen my mind) and unspoken requests…Please keep me and my family in your prayers…
Pastor King said,
January 19, 2009 at 6:37 pm
Hi Susan, we at Praise Alive Christian Center will start the Daniel Fast on ash wednesday Feburary 25 so please add Praise Alive to your list and pray for us.
Dorothy Steedman said,
January 23, 2009 at 4:09 am
A working colleague friend fasts over this period every year, and this year she postponed it until Monday 26.1.09 due to personal commitments. Therefore, I am starting with her, my very first. I am so excited. I have been praying for my kids’ salvation, my son and family emigrated to Australia in September due to not feeling safe in SA, he still has no employment due to the economic crash, praying for a miracle that it will not affect his family and a door will open shortly. Daughter in Dubai, but believe God will place labourers in their way to be saved. I pray for boldness, for His plan in my life to be revealed and to diligently seek Him in all I do
Zioniah Freeman said,
January 24, 2009 at 11:21 am
Been fast on Jan 3-24…just close the fast
Cindy Gray said,
January 26, 2009 at 8:53 am
My husband, Rick, and I joined in a corporate Daniel Fast last year. We challenged our (grown) children and thier spouses to join in, as well. From the fast we have all been relocated throughout the US to be in service to Him. It has been a great adventure. We are all beginning this years fast today. You may add our names. Kids are Tiffany, Jeremy, Shawn and Brook.
Jenny Koch said,
January 27, 2009 at 2:12 pm
Better late than never!
Susan Gregory said,
January 27, 2009 at 2:33 pm
Amen!
Ciel said,
January 28, 2009 at 8:54 pm
I am starting the Daniel Fast tomorrow! Anyone else on the same page (1) as me?
Susan Sears said,
January 31, 2009 at 11:30 am
Dear Susan,
My fast began Jan 20 for 10 days. After re-eval the Lord has let me know that its to be the 21days. I have listened to Jentezen Franklin..and feel this is how the Lord urged me to pray and fast.
I hope that others read thru the blogs to find the answers to their questions. I also pray that people pray and ask God for what is right or wrong for them. After all, this is a spiritual fast. so that one can be in tune with the Spirit of God and hear for themselves what God is speaking to each individual.
Thank you for creating this site for fellow believers. May the Lord strengthen you and give you wisdom during your time of fasting. And….may He spread HIs protection over you and fill you will joy in Africa later this year.
Peter Hall said,
February 5, 2009 at 12:02 am
As a Pastor, I recommend this fast for those who don’t normally fast, or feel they are not strong enough to fast. Fasting subdues the flesh & intensifies spiritual hunger. It helps rid unbelief, and makes you spiritually alert. It makes room for the Holy Spirit to move & speak. I find it a private discipline that brings great reward. May all of the church make fasting a habit. I believe a fasting church is a powerful church !.
cathie cirasole said,
February 5, 2009 at 6:51 am
I started the fast on 2/2/2009. My prayer is to renew my commitment to Jesus, and to place Him above everyone I love and everything I do. I pray too for our country and the christians who live here to be obedient to the Lord in all that He asks us to do. I pray that bondages will be broken, and that we will worship freely, and proclaim boldly Christ is Lord!
zandile said,
February 7, 2009 at 4:05 am
i’ll b starting the fast on the 09/02/2009.My prayer is simple really to be used by God to do what i’ve bin created to by Him.To tell more people about Him and for some personal bondages to be broken and some things to be restored as i know that only God can do that in my life.
donna poit said,
February 9, 2009 at 11:48 am
My church starts our fast on Feb 15,for 21 days. Pastor Rod has been ministering on prayer. The church body has came alive. Expecting big things for me,church, and community.
milka said,
February 18, 2009 at 12:23 am
am in and am expecting my three friends to join me. God HELP US
Ginny said,
March 2, 2009 at 10:24 am
I would like to join the fast with everyone.
Carmen Hendricks said,
March 3, 2009 at 10:08 am
This is about the third year that I’ve done the Daniels Fast. Our ministry usually goes through a 40 day fast each year. Each year usually has different instructions but the last few years we have done a Daniel fast. In the past I’ve basically done the fast out of obiedience since it was a coorporate fast but this year is different for me. This year I have a specific purpose for the fast. Like many poeple, 2008 was an extreemly challenging year for me. But I know that God is still faithful. He is still in control of everything contrary to what it may look like. He told us that he would never leave us or forsake us. We cannot loose the faith. So this year I am fasting to hear from the Lord concerning my life. I am in the valley of decision and want to be in God’s will for my life.
Michelle said,
March 10, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Thank you so much for this site. I have never done the Daniel Fast but will be starting it with our church on the 15th of March. I was so thankful to find this site and all of its useful information. Our church is only doing it for a week but if all goes well I would like to continue for the 21 days. My husband and I have some needs in our lives and are seeking direction for our future. I also have been praying for a child, I have had some health concerns that have kept me from becoming a mother. I am believing that the Lord will hear my cry during this time and bless us with a family.
Thank you again and Lord bless you greatly.
Olga said,
March 11, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I am so excited, my church is starting the daniel fast this coming sunday . I can’t wait. I know that God will reveal himself to us in a very special way
Ronald said,
March 25, 2009 at 9:36 am
I began the fast last Thursday at sunset. I am trying to coincide with Passover and Ressurection Sunday, coming off the fast. It will be exactly 21 days to Passover. My first day I had a headache that was pretty unbearable. I am on day six, I have noticed my sleep pattern is different, as well. I try and spend as much time as possible in prayer or reading the Word. Thanks for the insight, and may God bless you and your family.
Susan Gregory said,
March 25, 2009 at 10:24 am
Hi Ronald,
Oh, those detox headaches can really hurt! Leg cramps and backaches are also common symptoms. I am glad you are past that now. Sleeping changes . . . that’s not as common. Maybe the Lord is nudging you in the night . . . or perhaps your body is reacting to healthier change in your eating habits in a different kind of way.
This time of consecration (separating yourself unto the Lord) can be powerful and is a wonderful way to develop new habits that support your faith life. God is so good. And we can experience Him in dynamic ways if we submit to Him and do things His way. It’s the way of faith . . . the Word says “the just shall live by faith.” We can experience more of that during a consecrated period of prayer and fasting and then continue the good habits we’ve gained in our everyday life.
Thanks for your post. I know it will help others understand their detox symptoms, also. Next time you fast, I suggest that you taper off sugar and/or caffeine before your first day of fasting. Also, drink at least 1/2 gallon of filtered water each day. That will help!
clarice said,
May 9, 2009 at 2:34 pm
I want to thank you so much for this website. I am beginning my spiritual journey back to the Lord and I am preparing to fast for 21 days. In my preparation I have come across this website and it has helped me immensely. Right now I am in a spiritual rut and am thirsting for the Lord to intervene in my life on every level. Thank you and I ask that you keep me in prayer, as I will keep you. God bless you.
Susan Gregory said,
May 10, 2009 at 6:16 am
Dear Clarice,
The Word of God says, “He rewards those who diligently seek Him.” I know the Lord will draw near to you as you draw near to Him. He is a loving Father who wants to be in close relationship with you. You are making a choice toward LIFE as you turn toward God.
I encourage you to submerge yourself in the things of God during your fast. Ask the Holy Spirit to teach, guide and help you. Even when your flesh wants to retreat, continue to walk in the spirit and toward the Lord. He is faithful, always!
Be blessed, dear one!
Tania said,
July 31, 2009 at 5:12 pm
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