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Hello, I was reading through your website and am so amazed at how your team encourages the people of God on their journey. I’m planning to start my Daniel fast (again) and I am looking to go for 21 days. I am asking for your prayers that GOD will give me the grace to do it this time. Thank you in advance. Blessings.
You can do it Yvette, “You can do all things through Christ”…. He is your strength when you are weak!
We are standing in agreement with you that you will hear all that the Holy Spirit is saying to you in this time and this season! Hebrews 4:16 “Let us then approach God’s throne of grace with confidence, so that we may receive mercy and find grace to help us in our time of need.” Be Blessed on your Journey!
Deut.28:1-14 * Ephesians 1:17-24 * Rev.12:11 * Jer. 29:11
Thank you so much for thoughtful words! I read then more than once and they bring great encouragement!
Hi Susan!
I’m praying for God’s will in my life and His desires for me to become my desires. At the moment I’m a little affraid where God wants tto lead me and I feel as if I’m fighting that off. Thank you for creating this web-site and thank you for the support you give to others!
I desire to get closer to God, to feel as if I’m walking hand by hand with Him, and to hear better of His voice. I love Him with all my heart but I’m sure God can find more space in it, regardless
God bless you!
H.
Hirstina, Fear Not, Fear Not, Fear Not! (Psalm 37:1-7) God has good plans for your life (Jer. 29:11), so you have no need to fear the future or the unknown, Because your unknown is known and planned out by your loving Father! The truth is, The devil is terrified that you will find out Who You Are in Christ, and begin to walk in the Authority over him that Christ has given to you to walk in! Right Now, you are posturing yourself for a breakthrough: James 4:8 , Isaiah 30:21 Get the Word of God into your inner most being, Get that Word level in you up, read out loud to yourself even if at a whisper if you have to. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by The Word! So, stir up your faith by Increasing your word level! Spend time in His Word! Read it, listen to it on CD as you drive or at home while you work, simply spend time reading/hearing the words of your God, so you know, that you know, that you know what is Your Legal Inheritance in Christ! Which is Freedom in Christ! Rev.12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony..”. Let Your testimony Be Whatever you find in the Word that is contrary to your circumstances that you want changed!
Read Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34 and Psalm 91. Don’t hurry through the Scriptures speak in the names of yourself and your family in these covenant promises. You’ve been Redeemed from the curse of the law Gal 3:13-14 That the Blessing of Abraham may come on the Gentiles (that’s us) so anyplace you see the blessing of Abraham in scripture that’s Your Covenant Promises too! God has great plans for your life!……..Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” God is Faithful, AND…. He Loves You! So don’t slow down in your pursuit of HIM, and above all don’t look back or at your circumstances. Keep your eyes on Jesus, The Author and the Finisher of your faith! He Is Faithful to complete what He has begun in you, and to bring you into victory!
1 Corinthians 9:27, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 5:24, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:25,1 Corinthians 6:15,James 4:1 Also, go to http://www.daniel-fast.com/ click on Spiritual Life, there is a wealth of spiritual aids to help strengthen, build up and encourage you in your journey. Be Blessed on your Journey!
It has been years since I fasted for a spiritual purpose. My family has bondages that need broken both relationally and financially. In the past they have felt manipulative to me — my fasts…like I’m trying to force God’s hand. This time I enter with a new and surrendered attitude and hope that my journey will not be in my strength but will be in His grace.
Keep in mind that in fasting you are disciplining your flesh into submission (and silence) so your spirit man (the inner man) can hear clearly the voice of God (fasting is: restricting food for a spiritual purpose). The enemy lies to us about our intentions for fasting such as trying to manipulate God. However, the enemy Knows that that didn’t work out too well for him but he still tries to get us off focus so we will fail in our hearts quest in seeking closeness with the Lord. So, when you get that old feeling or thought that you trying to manipulate or a performance based sense about your fast, you just speak up and say “I am seeking God because He loves me and I love Him and yearn for more of Him I every area of my life!”Period. Here is a word of encourage to you…… “6 Minutes With God” listen to this over and over and over, get this deep down on the inside….”This is a word of acceptance and perfect love. God loves you 100% – just the way you are. Nothing you have ever done can make Him love you less. There is nothing you can do to make Him love you anymore. He loves you…because, He loves you! Nothing can change that. His love casts out all fear. Rest in His love and through the eyes of love, see yourself as He sees you. You are His beloved http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FrE3WBaXI68
We are praying for you…and standing in agreement with you for God’s very best! Deut.28:1-14, Ephesians 1:17-24, Rev.12:11, Jer. 29:11 Be broken no more… But healed, delivered and made whole in Jesus Name! Be Blessed!
I love this and I shared an excerpt of this including the link so that I can listen to this as well!! Be blessed!!
tommorow i begin a 90 day fast ive been in spiritual bondage and im ready to take that leap of faith and feel the lord work in my life i pray for healing and restoration
Jasmine, God has a way out of this spiritual bondage for you! When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! We are standing in firm agreement with you for God’s very best in “Every” area of your life! God is good, and He Loves You! Be Blessed on your Journey! Rev. 12:11
Hi,
I backslid and have recently asked the Lord back into my life. I was doing the Daniel fast for a week to seek the Lords face in getting back on track with my spiritual life, and for breakthrough. I was doing well on my fast and very dedicated to spending time in the word as well as prayer and praise and worship.
However I am still smoking cigarette, this new friend I met asked me to stop smoking last night, and I thought I would be able to, but have not been able to quit, when I shared this with him he told me I have disappointed him, I felt so hurt and such a failure, that I have stopped my fast as I feel like a hypocrite.
Please share your view on what you believe the Lord would think of me, if I am seeking him with all my heart by fasting, in order to get to know the Lord like I used to when I first committed my life to Him, even if I am smoking?
I feel like such a failure because I am still smoking. I love the Lord with all my heart, mind and soul, and do understand where my friend is coming from when he says the body is the temple of God and we should keep it holy. Some people are stronger than others in their walk with the Lord, but I believe we are all under construction, and God will deliver us with the help of the Holy Spirit in His perfect time.
In His Love
Lynie
Dearest Lynie,
Here is what the Word says, “For God did not send His Son into the world that He might condemn the world, but that the world might be saved through Him.” John 3:17
Please don’t allow any condemnation into your life. God is thrilled that you are coming to Him, that you are fasting to draw nearer to Him, and that you are rekindling your love for Him. Please, get back on the path of your fast and RUN into the arms of our Father – even with cigarettes in your pocket and smoke on your breath. He loves you and He wants nothing to separate you from His love.
Would God like you to stop smoking? Yes, because He loves you and He knows it is not good for your health. But does He condemn you because you smoke? NO!
Our Father wants the very best for us. He wants us to eat well and take care of our bodies. He wants us to love others and treat every person with love and kindness. There are many things that He wants for us. But He doesn’t condemn us and neither should anyone condemn others! If it wasn’t right for Jesus then it certainly isn’t right for any of His followers.
So my suggestion to you is to return to your fast . . . know that your Father loves you more than you can every imagine. And then when you are ready, start the process of ending your addiction to nicotine. The Lord will help you. But His greatest desire is that you turn to Him for love, companionship, grace and guidance.
Be blessed and soak in the love your Savior has for you.
Susan
This is be my very first Daniel fast and Im more than excited. I am in the preparation part… praying about my purpose, etc but I do have a few questions while I am preparing a grocery list and getting ideas. Is almond milk ok for smoothies? I looked at your list of approved fruits and I wanted to make sure avacado was fine to eat?
Hi Stephanie,
Yes, you can have unsweetened almond milk for smoothies. Be sure to examine the ingredients in any packed food to make sure they comply with the Daniel Fast Guidelines. Avocados are fine.
Be blessed on your fast and good on ya’ for taking the time to prepare.
I am fasting for restoration of my marriage…my husband’s mind needs to be free !…also praying for the Lord open doors for me…I need a job!
Hi Ana,
We are standing in agreement with you, over you, your marriage and family according to Ephesians 3:19-21 “….to know the love of Christ which passes knowledge; that you may be filled with all the fullness of God. Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that works in us, to Him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus to all generations, forever and ever”. Psalm 147 :3 Isaiah 61:1 Luke 4:18 Be Blessed on your Journey!
I have been doing small fasts of 2 days and getting great break throughs in my life.I did not know the power of fasting was so strong.I have come to learn about the daniel fast.I am convicted to do it.I am trusting God for a marriage partner and for the healing of somebody very dear to me.I trust the lord will take me through this
Hi Natasha,
We are standing in firm agreement with you for God’s very best to be completed in you and through you…in Jesus Strong Name!
Hello,
I am getting ready to start the Daniel fast; will Start May 1. I attempted to do a 40 day fast the beginning of the year with water only but fainted after the 4th day. I definitely feel I am going through a spiritual battle and believe God is calling me to fast. I pray that I will hear from God. I want to do this fast for him. I pray that I can complete this fast. I feel that I am in a desperate place. I struggle with some habitial sins that I want to put to death. Please pray that I may complete this fast and that I spend my time with him when I am not working.
Zita, we are standing in agreement with you that as you keep your mind set on the Lord He will keep you in His perfect peace, and…you will hear all that the Holy Spirit is saying to you in this time and season! Deut.28:1-14, Ephesians 1:17-24, Rev.12:11, Jer. 29:11 Be Blessed on your Journey!
I was led to the daniel fast website after seeking God for breakthrough, open doors and favor in my life. There has been so much going on in my life that I cried out to God for the answer. I started my fast today expecting the breakthrough that I need. God is faithful and I know that after this journey that we are taking together that I will be a better person for it. Thanks for the encouraging emails that I have received so far and I know that they will help me along the way.
Yes Lindora, God is faithful! And, He has great plans for your life! Be Blessed on your Journey as you grow in Him!
truly your help is on the way keep standing God Bless you !!!!!!
I’m starting the Daniel fast because something spoke to me and told me that I need to fast. Standing firm on God’s word.
Hello i am starting the Daniel fast and i just need alittle help with finding scriptures and staying motivated i am the only one whose doing this fast
Alicia, if you to go to http://www.daniel-fast.com/ click on Spiritual Life, there is a wealth of spiritual aids to help strengthen, build up and encourage you in your journey. You can do this, you can do All things through Christ! Be Blessed on your Journey! Rev. 12:11
Thank you Susan for an inspirational journey to lead me on the Daniel Fast. I loved your Daily Devotional messages and I was able to complete 21 days of fasting yesterday. I am encouraged to go further and am grateful for the tools you present on this web-site. God allowed me to be faithful to the fast. I have more energy and I start my day early with prayer; seeking guidance from the Holy Spirit. The bonus is that I lost 13 lbs. in 21 days. Praise God! I desire to honor God in my body and the Daniel Fast has helped me to see how I can accomplish that task with joy and gladness. Thank you for shining the light of Christ with me.
God bless you and keep you always in His care!
God cares,
Freeda Marable
Thank you Freeda for sharing your Praise Report with us! God is so good, Be Blessed as you continue to grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus!
I am fasting reason for fasting is that I had the most amazing boyfriend and a small fight caused problems and we broke up but it was my fault so I want the fast to bring me and my life partner back together so I’m hoping the fast wil bring my boyfriend back to me.
Hi Jamie,
We are standing in agreement with you that as you keep your mind set on the Lord He will keep you in His perfect peace, and…you will hear all that the Holy Spirit is saying to you in this time and season! Deut.28:1-14, Ephesians 1:17-24, Rev.12:11,Jer. 29:11 Be Blessed on your Journey!
I’ve been blessed by the January 21,2013 fast and reaping a harvest continually God is so awesome why not serve him?.GOD, bless you all,and he loves all of you!!!!
jen s
Susan I have started my journey in this Daniel fast and I have read the testimonies of how GOD has anwers so many prayers through this fast. It is so amazing to hear how wonderful GOD is and the work he is doing in peoples lives. On my journey I am praying for more wisdom knowledge and understanding and just to be closer to GOD , also I am praying for family members and restoration for my own family to get a finanical breakthrough my foucus will be not on my circumstances, my eyes will be on the prize which is CHRIST JESUS. Thanks so much for listening.
Thank you Jen for your post. We are standing in firm agreement with you for God’s very best to be completed in you and through you…in Jesus Strong Name!
Thank you,, thank you, thank you Ms Gregory, for being so obedient & faithful to God’s calling. It is because of your obedience that I have been transformed mind, body & soul. I did the Daniel fast for the 21 days & it has changed my life forever. I had stomach issues that made me so uncomfortable on a ‘daily’ basis. Which means my whole system was upset, my mind too.
You are an inspiration & great support. Your weekly support emails were oh so necessary, because no-one understands but those who have experienced it.
Please continue to be an inspiration to others at very little cost to the recipients. Because where I was financially I could not have afforded $29. But so much has changed for me now.
I am sure you are been Blessed in ways you had never thought of.
God truly Bless you!
Praise God!!!! If He did it before, He can do it again!!! Thank you, Katonga, for sharing your powerful testimony. I, too, have been blessed by Daniel Fast. Your witness ministered to my soul right when I needed it! I have family members who are not believers and my prayer is that they come to know Him. God Bless You!
Hello,I want to tell about how good God is to me through the Daniel fast,not only does God answer prayers,but if you want direction in your life I want to let you know that He’s still on the throne,and if you want something you never had you got to do something you never done. God is faithfull.
Hello Susan,
I am enjoying this site. The ladies in our church congregation just ended The Daniel Fast on Monday, March 18, 2013. When our pastor’s wife first said the Lord has called the women to a 21 day consecration, my flesh immediately began to go against it. I was not prepared mentally, physically, or spiritually, but out of obedience to the Lord’s call and leadership, I committed. During the beginning of the fast, I did ok, but the closer we got to the end, I started craving my favorite foods like crazy. I fell off some days, but I asked God for forgiveness and kept right on going. After the fast, we heard marvelous testimonies from the saints of God. Our AWESOME God performed mind-boggling miracles. Ex: A young man came to our service 2 Sundays ago, during our Daniel fast, and asked the church to pray for him because the doctors wanted to do brain surgery on him to remove a tumor. Well, last night at our Bible Band service, he came back and testified that when he went in for them to perform the surgery, the doctor said let us run one more CAT scan, WELL!!! After running the CAT scan, the doctor came back and reported to him that he doesn’t know what is going on but we don’t see a tumor all we see is some fluid, so we are going to put a tube up through your nose and drain the fluid out and you are good to go. All I wanna know is, WHO WOULDN’T SERVE A GOD THAT CAN TURN A TUMOR INTO WATER? MY GOD IS AWESOME IN THE HEAVENS AND THE EARTH…BLESSINGS!
Hi, I just want to say that the most powerful breakthroughs I have ever had are when I am fasting. I have done Juice fasts for three days and one for seven, drinking nothing but juice and water and got very life changing answers from God!
The first time I fasted for three days, God told me I needed to support my sister and bring a young blind Rwandan orphan to America for eye surgery. This was seven months ago He told me to do this and today my sister is about to travel to Rwanda to pick up her new son, a blind Christian Rwandan-orphan who is a teenager!
When I fasted for seven days, God told me to RELOCATE. At the time I was extremely happy with my home, neighborhood, friends, Church everything! I loved my life, and my husband loved his job. But after God told me this, I began to have several falling outs with friends, my huge home didn’t mean anything to me, my husband began to have several problems at work, and then new job opportunities started opening up in different states that would allow us to be close to familly. My husband is finishing up his job here in the next 6 months and then we are Relocating to TX or MT!
I was called to fast again for 30 days but kept doubting that it was God calling me to do it and thought maybe it was me making it up. He kept telling me everyday ‘Fast, for 30 days” And I just thought that was insane. Three weeks went by and in those three weeks, an eating disorder that I have been in denial about exploded. My overeating hit an all new level, I started binging and purging, several times a day for three weeks straight and I confided in my sister and my best friend and my husband, expecting relief but there was nothing but even more extreme binging and purging. I am a mother of two small children and was waisting a ton of time in the kitchen and the bathroom. And God’s voice was quieter and quieter, and satan was very close to me and constantly twisting everything I was thinking about. I finally woke up one morning and was done with the exhaustion of my eating disorder. So I started my 30 day fast, this time I included a smoothie with nuts in it for lunch since I am going so long without eating. Fresh juice for breakfast, banana(or pear)/nuts/ice/water smoothie for lunch, and fresh juice for dinner with water the rest of the time and I have been having the most powerful prayers that bring me face down on the floor sobbing to Jesus. He is moving my heart and my husbands heart towards adoption (something we never considered) and also opening up several opportunities for me to heal from my eating disorder. Now that I am on day 6 of my 30 day fast, I understand why God was pushing me to fast and pray for such a long period of time. Adoption and healing from an eating disorder are HUGE things! I am interested to see what God will reveal to us and the doors He will open after this fast.
I just wanted to share my fasting experiences with everyone because I feel that the power of fasting and praying is incredible, and He ALWAYS answers. He ALWAYS fulfills His promise in His perfect time. I love this site and came acrossed it to make sure I was correctly fasting (because I don’t want anything to trigger a binge session). Fasting is the only time I am not obsessed about food.
I am already a vegan, and having that option to ‘eat’ is detrimental to me and I have absolutely no self control. So this is the reason I have always chosen to do a Juice fast. Making sure I am not starving myself, but also making sure to get enough calories. My time with God has never been more powerful than when I am fasting. His presence is so profound, and His message is always so clear.
Happy fasting everyone
Hi Hope,
We are standing in agreement with you that as you keep your mind set on the Lord He will keep you in His perfect peace! And…you will hear all that the Holy Spirit is saying to you in this time and season! Deut.28:1-14, Ephesians 1:17-24, Rev.12:11,Jer. 29:11 Be Blessed on your Journey!
Thank you so much! Your encouragement means a lot!
Beginning the Daniel Fast was the first time I have fasted for an extended period of time, and today marks Day 18 for me. Since the start, I have felt less distracted and more able to hear the Holy Spirit’s prompting in my life. The scriptures seem more alive and relevant that they have in the past, and I can truly say that this fast has helped me become more focused on things above, not on earthly things.
Thank you, Susan, for writing your book; the daily devotions have been an encouragement to me as part of my daily time with the Lord.
I encourage anyone who is interested in doing a fast to try the Daniel Fast. It will help your relationship with Jesus and guide you in replacing your fleshly desires with a desire for the Word of God.
Thank you Haley for the kind words, and heartwarming testimony! This is why we do what we do…to encourage and strengthen the body of Christ and to bring HIM glory! Be Blessed on your Journey!
hi, my name is jessica
I need answers from God about the Life change I am currently going through and I believe the only way I can get these answers are by doing the daniel fast. I need to be able to hear God’s voice during my time of need I am very lost in this transition. I am 23 and My husband had been battling with drug abuse and I think it got to hard for him to even try to kick the addiction our relationship sank fast and he left me for another woman. I have been heart broken and lost for 8 months and I am having the hardest time understanding the big question “Why”?? I am in desperate need to hear god’s will for myself I believe the Daniel fast will be very rewarding. I am hoping that during the fast God will mend my broken heart.
Hi Jessica,
When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! God is going to do great things in you and through you, you just keep your eyes on Him and not the circumstances or the past (they are subject to change), and watch what He will do! A word I received from the Lord many years ago was “Do not let other peoples poor behavior toward you keep you from going on in the calling I have for you”. (For the gifts and the calling of God are irrevocable.Romans 11:29), so I pass this on to you. I encourage you to Repent for what is yours to repent over, Accept the forgiveness and cleansing the Lord has paid the price for you to receive, Forgive everyone that has betrayed, treated you wrongfully and hurt you, and continue on in the high calling of God for your life. Here is a message from Susan that I believe will be a great source of encouragement to you: http://daniel-fast.com/seven-steps-to-letting-go-of-the-past.pdf
God has great plans for your life…We are standing in agreement with you that All that the enemy has meant for evil, God will turn for good, to cause you to increase, prosper And to thrive in the place where He has called you occupy, subdue and dominate, In Jesus Strong Name! I encourage you to read out loud your covenant promises and let them be your declaration: Deut. 28:1-14, Ephesians 1:17-24, Rev. 12:11, Jer. 29:11 Be Blessed on your Journey!
Hello susan,
Im starting the fast because I keep hearing from the Lord to fast and pray, the Daniel fast is the fast he lead me too. I couldnt find it for a long time it was right there all the time and until this day i found everything i need to start. I have prayed about this fast and I have a lots of things going on in my spiritual growth and as a Godly leader in the ministry i need all the wisdom and knowledge Jesus has to offer me. I know with this fast he will answer all my prayers and the breakthrough that I’m looking for will come. Please keep me in your prayers and I will let you know how I got through this great journey. Donna
Be encouraged Donna, When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! God is going to do great things in you and through you, you just keep your eyes on Him… and watch what He will do! We are here standing in firm agreement with you that all the enemy has meant to harm you God will turn for your good! Be Blessed on your Journey! Rev. 12:11
Hi. This is going to sound outragious for some, but I want to start with the Daniel fast (40 days). Actually I want my whole family to follow it with me. You see we have been under attack (demonicly) even after repentance and deliverance the attacks are still in full force. The Bible speak of certain demons that can only be removed by fasting and prayer. My 3 year old son is also under attack. For us adults it will be easy to drink just water, but what about my 3 year old? Would be inhuman to expect him to only drink water after he is so use to having tea and juice all day? Should he fast with us? Or is the fast that we as adults are going to undertake powerful enough without the need for the kids to participate too? Thank you in advance.
Hi Jessica,
Young children should not participate in the fast. As for your task at hand, many have done the Daniel Fast for as long as 50 days. So I encourage you that you are right on target to take action to remove the enemies harassment against you and your family, if you are redeemed by the Blood of the Lamb then the enemy is illegally trespassing into what belongs to the Lord and you the Redeemed are to drive him out! Now, study all scripture that refers to “Who you are in Christ!”, “In Him”, “Through Him”.
You see, Gods word has already gone out and declared you in Right standing with Him! You are The Redeemed! By seeking God through fasting and prayer, you are putting into motion a powerful spiritual (kingdom) principle that will break any and all bondages in your life (which is why the enemy & the flesh resist it so). You are correct, Jesus said that there are some strongholds, that the Only way to break them is through fasting and prayer. So you are absolutely going in the right direction, I believe you are here at this crossroads, for such a time as this! He has not called you to be harassed, broken, discourage or sick in any area of your life. He has called you to be His hands and feet in the earth, and for that He needs you free from every hindrance and bondage. 1 John 4:17 says, “..as He is, so are we in this world.” So…Fear Not, Fear Not, Fear Not, Fear Not! The truth is, The devil is terrified that you will find out Who You Are in Christ, and begin to walk in the Authority over him that Christ has given to you to walk in! Right Now, you are posturing yourself for a breakthrough: James 4:8 , Isaiah 30:21 Get the Word of God into your inner most being, Get that Word level in you up, read out-loud to yourself even if at a whisper if you have to. Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by The Word! So stir up your faith by Increasing your word level! Spend time in His Word! Read it, listen to it on CD as you drive or at home while you work, simply spend time reading the words of your God, so you know that you know that you know what is Your Legal Inheritance in Christ! Which is Freedom in Christ! Rev.12:11 “And they overcame him by the blood of the Lamb and by the word of their testimony, and they did not love their lives to the death”. Let Your testimony Be Whatever you find in the Word that is contrary to your circumstances that you want changed!
Read Deuteronomy 28:1-14; Psalm 34 and Psalm 91. Don’t hurry through the Scriptures speak in the names of you and your family in these covenant promises. You’ve been Redeemed from the curse of the law Gal 3:13-14 That the Blessing of Abraham may come on the Gentiles (that’s us) so anyplace you see the blessing of Abraham in scripture that’s Your Covenant Promises too! God has great plans for your life!……..Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the LORD, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.” God is Faithful, AND…. He Loves You! So don’t slow down in your pursuit of HIM, and above all don’t look back or at your circumstances. Keep your eyes on Jesus, The Author and the Finisher of your faith! He Is Faithful to complete what He has begun in you, and to bring you into victory!
1 Corinthians 9:27, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:17, Galatians 5:24, Romans 8:1, Romans 8:4, Galatians 5:16, Galatians 5:25,1 Corinthians 6:15,James 4:1 Also, if you to go to http://www.daniel-fast.com/ click on Spiritual Life, there is a wealth of spiritual aids to help strengthen, build up and encourage you in your journey. Be Blessed on your Journey You are an overcomer!
Nicole ,God know your name and He’s already work your future out no matter what it looks like or feels we serve the almighty God who love you unconditional and wants you close to him p.s.prayer answered
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Thank you so much for posting this information about the Daniel Fast. I am on day 7 or 8, I think. I’m praying and really believing for salvation and godly spouses for my loved ones, as well as direction and career guidance for me. Mostly, I just want to see Father God operate in my life and my heart in a whole new way. I want to draw closer to Him with a more obedient, discerning, and courageous heart, and to trust Him and see Him do the impossible.
Be Blessed on your Journey Nicole!
Hello to Susan and all those Fasting for Lent. I was encouraged to read about those who lost weight and lost four pounds myself in the first week. I don’t spend anytime being hungry and I do spend more time in the fruit and vegetable aisle at the grocery store. The best part though is how the Daniel Fast gets you into the Word and wondering about this world and our place in it. As a child I had a God-fearing mother and an uncle who prayed and my father was able to leave his drinking habit. At this stage of life when I look back, I see the signs my uncle would have me make and place where my dad would see them. PRAYER CHANGES THINGS and JESUS NEVER FAILS. I believe this fast gives us peace to rest in HIs will and not be so anxious about all the concerns that can plague us. I am also starting to wonder about many things…the banquet feast in heaven. I bet there will be lots of good vegetables. I really find myself looking forward to meals and being satisfied with a healthy portion. Since this is my first fast, I am wondering what will happen when I leave it, but I know some of my habits will be different. Thank you for listening to God’s voice and making a difference.
Thank you Ginny for sharing this sweet word of encouragement! We are all in this world together (not of it though), and encouragement like this helps to strengthen the body! Be Blessed on your Journey dear sister!
I have fasted before but this is the first time I am doing the Daniel Fast. It is sooo exciting, I guess because it is only day one!lol. On Saturday I began again meditating on Daniel 9. It was exciting to see that God actually answered Daniel on the first day. His break-through came because he was beloved. Daniel 9:22-23 ““O Daniel, I have now come forth to give you skill to understand. 23 At the beginning of your supplications the command went out, and I have come to tell you, for you are greatly beloved;..” Daniel 10: 12 “…for from the first day that you set your heart to understand, and to humble yourself before your God, your words were heard; and I have come because of your words…”
God told me that the fast doesnt make me love you more or less. It is about you consecrating yourself to me. I got instructed to do exactly this. “… set my face toward the Lord God to make request by prayer and supplications, with fasting, sackcloth, and ashes.” I will be keeping a journal and will write down what I am expecting God to do. I hope you can hear my excitement!!!!
Yes, your excitement is coming through loud and clear…and hopefully is contagious! We are standing in firm agreement with you for God’s very best to be completed in you and through you, in Jesus Strong Name!
I’m excited too about starting my 21 day Daniel fast! Just returned from the market with lots of beautiful fresh fruits and vegetables. Looking so forward to drawing closer to God, hearing from Him thru prayer and watching Him move in my life. I’m praying for the healing of my loved ones stricken with cancer, financial liberation, and new opportunities to be used by God. I truly believe that God is pouring out His spirit and miracles are taking place all around us ! Now, it’s my turn!!
Andrea (from Maryland)
Praise God, Andrea! When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! Watch what He will do! We are standing in firm agreement with you for God’s very best in your life! Be Blessed on your Journey! Rev. 12:11
Thanx a lot for this site! it helped me a lot during my fasting infact it still does! I’m in day-15 now,got my own Daniel Fast book&i can feel the HOLY SPIRiT flowing,controlling my body…Challenges are still there,but I’m not concentrating on them, trusting that God is my Father who lives in Heaven and HE’ll take care of them! I’m getting stronger and closer everyday…HIS Word is so Powerful..Stay Blessed! Zukiswa in P.E.
Hi Zukiswa,
Thank you for sharing this testimony! God is faithful….and He rewards those that diligently seek Him! Be Blessed as you continue on in all He has for you!
Randell #
I have fasted before in the past for up to 14 days and I am sure of God’s promises. I started the Daniel Fast yesterday with my cousin, this time I pray that through the fast I will be delivered from all the bondage that I am currently experiencing. I know that I can’t do this alone and I really need God to intervene. Each week of the fast I will be praying for a different area. Week 1 will be for Repentance and Catharsis. Week 2 will Be for guidance and physical healing. Week three will be for Discipline , Protection against lust, and to overcome bad habits. Please Pray that my Cousin and I can get through the 21 days so that we can recieve the breakthrough that God has for us.
Hello Randell,
When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! God is going to do great things in you and through you, you just keep your eyes on Him and not the circumstances or the past (they are subject to change), and watch what He will do! We are here standing in firm agreement with you that all the enemy has meant to harm you God will turn for your good! Be Blessed on your Journey! Rev. 12:11
Hello,
Today is the 3rd day of the 21 day Daniel fast. It is my first time fasting. I was a heavy coffee drinker and I am feeling the withdrawal symptoms really bad now (headache, fatigue and irritability). Nonetheless, I am fully committed to follow through with the fast. I would appreciate any support anyone has to offer…
Hi Michelle,
Increase your water intake. These symptoms (headaches, fatigue, cramps, joint pain to name a few) will pass in a few days (3-7) OR more. The more extreme the buildup of the toxins (from caffeine, additives and sweeteners, etc.) in your body, the more extreme your symptoms will be and length of time to complete your detox. Meanwhile, flushing your system with water will ease your discomfort and speed up the detox process. As a general guideline, your body needs half its body weight in ounces of water per day, ie: 160lbs = 80 oz. of water daily. Add to that amount if you are experiencing any extreme conditions such as exposure to warm weather, cold weather, physical exercise or Detox. So, drink lot’s of Water to ease your discomfort! Also, eat plenty of Protein Rich Foods: All Nuts and Peanut butter (any nut butters), Whole grains, Legumes and Leafy Dark Green Vegetables, to learn more go to: http://vegetarian.about.com/od/healthnutrition/tp/protein.htm And yes, take medication if needed. Be blessed on your fast!
Hi Susan,
I have started the 21 day fast. It came about due to lots of jumble going on in my personal life, and as I was reading my devotions, it came to me in a devotion that fasting + prayer will take me to an even higher level of faithfulness, prayerfulness and God answering my prayers. It’s always been at the back of my mind to do this fast, but I was never quite spurred on enough. Im not expecting it to be easy on any level, but I’m learning true forgiveness is only when its given to those who have hurt you. Please pray for the person who broke me, and for me as I push through this. Thank you for your website and everyone who has done/is doing the fast. its strongly encouraging that faith can move mountains, in life transforming ways I can never even begin to imagine
Thank you.
Hi Su,
When you seek God through fasting and prayer you are posturing yourself for breakthrough, to hear and receive from the throne of God All He has for you! God is going to do great things in you and through you, you just keep your eyes on Him and not the circumstances or the past (they are subject to change), and watch what He will do! We are here standing in firm agreement with you that all the enemy has meant to harm you God will turn for your good! Be Blessed on your Journey!
Susan, I have a concern and a couple questions. My concern is that I sent you a testimony and I’m yet to see it on the testimony page. I put a lot of time into that testimony to you. Next, Since I did the 21 day Daniel fast back in Jan. I want to now complete the 40 day lent fast. My question is for the Daniel fast I just ate plant based foods for 21 days. Since the 40 day lent is focused on giving up something , should I just give up meat and have regular food, or use same principles as Daniel fast and eat plant based foods and eat on Sundays?
Hi Pam,
Your post is showing on the testimony page, look for February 12th postings. Most people that combine the Daniel Fast with the Lent season, follow the Daniel Fast guidelines for the 46 days (some add in normal foods on Sundays only). I encourage you to ask the Holy Spirit for His direction in what He would have you to do for this next season of fasting. Be Blessed on your Fast!