7-DAY DANIEL FAST

7 – Day Daniel Fast

“So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31).

The Daniel Fast is more than a diet. It calls you to pray for God to help you live 

a healthy lifestyle. As you follow a meal plan similar to Daniel's, you will 

grow in physical strength and spiritual faith!

Many churches and individuals participate in a time of fasting and prayer at the

 start of the year. Others practice intermittent fasting throughout the year 

for the physical health and spiritual benefits. As defined in the dictionary, 

fasting is to: abstain from all or some kinds of food or drink, esp. 

as a religious observance. If you're intimidated by the idea of fasting all food,

 the Daniel Fast is a modern plan adapted from the bible. 

Test your servants for seven days; let us be given vegetables to eat and water to drink. 

Then let our appearance and the appearance of the youths who eat the 

king’s food be observed by you, and deal with your servants according to what you see.” 

(Daniel 1:13-14).

It’s important to note here that no verse in the Bible instructs us to follow the fast 

that Daniel undertook. However, Daniel’s story acts as a powerful example

 of what can happen when you choose to eat simply and live prayerfully

 and mindfully.

Here’s a breakdown of the Daniel Fast:

· For 7-days

· Exclude alcohol, caffeine, meat, dairy, sugar, fats, and processed foods

· Include foods grown from seeds, such as fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains

· Drink lots of water

· Oftentimes, people will dedicate their Daniel Fast to spending more time in prayer and Bible study

If you’re planning on giving the Daniel Fast a try, don’t forget about the spirituality part. Because you’re eating clean, healthy food, your mind should be clear and ready to practice some mindfulness.