21 Day Daniel Fast to kick off the New Year?!
KabbyGU
Posts: 158 Member
For the past two years I have started the new year with a 21 day Daniel Fast.
What is a Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is a biblically based partial fast. It is a method of fasting that men, women and young people all over the world are using as they enter into the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting.
The quick version is: No Meats, No Sweets...but it is a bit more restrictive than that. It boils down to a diet consisting of fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, and natural grains (oats, whole wheat flour, etc).
I enjoy this fast not only for the physical/nutritional benefits, but for the awesome spiritual benefits. It is a great way to reconnect with God and get a refreshing of His Spirit for the New Year.
I just wanted to extend the opportunity to all of you and maybe have some fun recipe swapping, sharing what God reveals to us, and encouraging each other daily.
I am starting the fast on January 2nd, so let me know if you want to take this journey with me!
What is a Daniel Fast? The Daniel Fast is a biblically based partial fast. It is a method of fasting that men, women and young people all over the world are using as they enter into the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting.
The quick version is: No Meats, No Sweets...but it is a bit more restrictive than that. It boils down to a diet consisting of fruits, veggies, beans, nuts, and natural grains (oats, whole wheat flour, etc).
I enjoy this fast not only for the physical/nutritional benefits, but for the awesome spiritual benefits. It is a great way to reconnect with God and get a refreshing of His Spirit for the New Year.
I just wanted to extend the opportunity to all of you and maybe have some fun recipe swapping, sharing what God reveals to us, and encouraging each other daily.
I am starting the fast on January 2nd, so let me know if you want to take this journey with me!
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http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/?m=1 <--- my favorite online Daniel fast tool! Great info and support!0
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That sounds good! Love Daniel & this would be a good idea for me......... will try!!0
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That sounds good! Love Daniel & this would be a good idea for me......... will try!!
Awesome! 0 -
Any one else? Five days until kickoff!0
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I will have to wait as it would be difficult to get my goals on my macros over the next 90, but I love the idea!!0
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We do this every year with my church and I am gonna be doing it for the second time this January. I don't know many recipes, but I'm with you. The spiritual benefits are wonderful as well as the "extras" like the weight loss.0
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sounds wonderful, I'm thinking I might give this a go.0
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Count me in!0
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bump for further reference0
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would be losing all kinds of muscle. but looks nice.0
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Awesome guys! So excited for it this year! I will be having a strawberry banana smoothie for breakfast. Yum!0
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We do this every year with my church and I am gonna be doing it for the second time this January. I don't know many recipes, but I'm with you. The spiritual benefits are wonderful as well as the "extras" like the weight loss.
Note the website I posted earlier...has some great recipes! Hummus is so delish and easy to make.0 -
Wouldn't Ramadan be superior to this? It's actually been shown to improve lipid profile.0
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Wouldn't Ramadan be superior to this? It's actually been shown to improve lipid profile.
Im not fasting so much for the health benefits as I am the spiritual. As a Christian, I feel the Daniel Fast is a great tool for me. If you are Muslim, or just looking for a fast that fits your health needs better, I encourage you do choose what works for you. Happy New Year!0 -
http://freezeyourwayfit.blogspot.com/2011/02/perfect-brown-rice.html?m=1
^awesome brown rice recipe...make a bunch and freeze individual portions for later!0 -
Thinking I'll join. To me Daniel was the most amazing man in the bible. It'll be hard I'll need help w prayers!0
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Don't Christians fast for Lent as well?0
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I just started my Daniel Fast today!! I'm in! There is some conflicting info out there, but hopefully God knows that my intentions are good.0
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Don't Christians fast for Lent as well?
Most Catholics I know participate in Lent. I am Pentecostal and we don't participate in lent. I'm not sure if other denominations do or not.0 -
I just started my Daniel Fast today!! I'm in! There is some conflicting info out there, but hopefully God knows that my intentions are good.
Its all between you and God. He knows your heart and your intentions!0 -
Thinking I'll join. To me Daniel was the most amazing man in the bible. It'll be hard I'll need help w prayers!
That's what we are here for! I'll add you to my daily prayer list.. " Lord bless bikerfreak" fun! 0 -
i'm in......i so much need this......0
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i'm in......i so much need this......
Ditto! I love the quote by Susan Gregory: "sometimes you are so hungry that the only way you can be fed is to fast" I think she hit the nail on the head with that one!0 -
Hey! I am from Chattanooga, TN and my church does this every year and we are starting in the morning too. Feel free to add me if you want. I am excited!0
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I've had a look at some sites, but is the whole, entire program, based on two sentences found in the book of Daniel?0
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My church does this as well and my family did it last year, it was hard for me because I couldn't find a variety of recipes...we are thinking about doing it again my mother is doing it and the spiritual connection is great and much needed for my family.0
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im game so whats first ?0
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bump to read later0
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Awesome guys! So excited for it this year! I will be having a strawberry banana smoothie for breakfast. Yum!
Daniel would be jealous
I've never heard of it before so it's an interesting read“In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.” Daniel 10:2, 3
Looks like only water as a beverage though?0 -
My church does this as well and my family did it last year, it was hard for me because I couldn't find a variety of recipes...we are thinking about doing it again my mother is doing it and the spiritual connection is great and much needed for my family.
Www.ultimatedanielfast.com has many recipes! hope that helps! 0
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