The Daniel Fast

“In the third year of Cyrus king of Persia a thing was revealed unto Daniel, whose name was called Belteshazzar; and the thing was true, but the time appointed was long: and he understood the thing, and had understanding of the vision. In those days I Daniel was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled. And in the four and twentieth day of the first month, as I was by the side of the great river, which is Hiddekel; Then I lifted up mine eyes, and looked, and behold a certain man clothed in linen, whose loins were girded with fine gold of Uphaz: His body also was like the beryl, and his face as the appearance of lightning, and his eyes as lamps of fire, and his arms and his feet like in colour to polished brass, and the voice of his words like the voice of a multitude. And I Daniel alone saw the vision: for the men that were with me saw not the vision; but a great quaking fell upon them, so that they fled to hide themselves. Therefore I was left alone, and saw this great vision, and there remained no strength in me: for my comeliness was turned in me into corruption, and I retained no strength. Yet heard I the voice of his words: and when I heard the voice of his words, then was I in a deep sleep on my face, and my face toward the ground. And, behold, an hand touched me, which set me upon my knees and upon the palms of my hands. And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling. Then said he unto me, Fear not, Daniel: for from the first day that thou didst set thine heart to understand, and to chasten thyself before thy God, thy words were heard, and I am come for thy words. But the prince of the kingdom of Persia withstood me one and twenty days: but, lo, Michael, one of the chief princes, came to help me; and I remained there with the kings of Persia. Now I am come to make thee understand what shall befall thy people in the latter days: for yet the vision is for many days.” (Dan 10:1-14)

This is a time for us to renew our consecration for the up and coming year. It is also a time to reestablish our prayer lives and devotional life in the Word of GOD. We can get focused on what the LORD wants for our lives and realigned with the Call of GOD for our lives. It is a time of reflection and waiting on the LORD to receive revelation, insights and strength to do HIS Will. This also a time of cleansing. We should expect the LORD to deal with our hears deeply about obstacles that stand in the way of us freely and wholly doing HIS Will. The HOLY SPIRIT may use this time to expose sin and various attitudes toward sin that needs to be dealt with. HE may also give us insights and encouragement that helps us move toward the LORD’s Will for our lives. Allow the LORD to do whatever HE wants to do your lives so that HE an use your life this year in powerful ways, far beyond what you could have ever imagined.

Below are some of the guidelines for how we are conducting the Daniel fast in our House.

Make sure you set time aside on your schedule for seeking the LORD and reading the word. This may be a time for you develop a prayer life and devotional live in the word. It can also be a time to strength your intimacy with the LORD as well as build your faith. You should take a journal or notebook along with something to write with when you go to prayer. You should always expect the LORD to speak to you when you are seeking HIS FACE. It may be while you are praying or reading or worshipping. HE may speak at anytime and in different ways.

Notebook + Pen + Digital Recording Device

Gather Prophetic words that you believe the LORD is highlighting and wanting to fulfill. You will be praying into them so that you can receive more insights and revelation about your part in its fulfillment. Pray that the LORD will allow you to better understand the timing of the word and what you need to do now, if anything.

As you are getting revelation, insight and clarity what are you responsible for doing to be obedient to what the LORD has shared with you. Are their additional actions that the LORD has indicated you need to take. For example it may be revealed that there is a need for repentance. It could be revealed that a change in direction is needed or that you need to strength yourself in your current situation. Dialoguing with other believers can help you make sense of some of the things you are hearing and keep the prophetic fresh and flowing.

Don’t make drastic or life changing decisions without counsel from leadership and those in our inner circle and with additional prayer.

This doesn’t mean that the LORD want call you to something that you consider drastic but you should take counsel because the Bible says that in the multitude of counsel there is safety. Others can see and hear sometimes things that we may not hear or at times don’t want to hear. If we truly want to move with GOD accurately we won’t hesitate to seek the counsel of others.

Dietary

Do EAT

  • Vegetables + Fruit (Potatoes, Rice, Spinach etc..Strawberries, Melons, Apples)

  • Nuts and Dry Fruit without sugar

  • Juices without  added sugar or whey or other dairy products

  • Water

  • Mints and gum for breathe

Don’t EAT

  • No Sweets

  • No Treats:  Potato Chips, Salty Snacks,

  • No Meat

  • No Dairy

  • No Breads, grains (noodles, biscuits, tortillas etc.)

  • No Substitutes for any item like almond milk, vegetarian meat, tofu products, sugarless candy)

Spiritual

Abstaining from:

  • TV

  • Movies

  • Social Media (For Pleasure)

Adding:

  • Daily Prayer + Devotion

  • Daily Worship

  • Daily Reading the Word and Study