GracePointe Church of the Nazarene
Daniel Fast: Daniel 1 & 10
10 Day: January 13-23 – 21 Day January 11-31
· Jesus practiced and taught fasting: Matthew 4:1, 6:16!
· Fasting options include: all food, meat, sweats, favorites, habits, or something else the Spirit quickens us to lay aside in order to enhance communion with Him!
· The discipline of fasting strengthened prayer for Ezra (Ezra 8:23), David (Psalms 35:13), and Christ early disciples (Acts 13:1, 14:23)
Helpful Tips for a Successful Fast
· It's wise to begin tapering off your food intake a few days before in preparation for the fast. It's not a good idea to gorge yourself the day before.
· Make a fasting calendar. Determine what each day and week will look like for the 10 or 21 day.
· Make sure you are medically able to fast before attempting it.
· Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with the items you need. Being unprepared to fast sets you up to give into temptation.
· Choose well when selecting products, stick to raw foods as much as you can, limit artificial ingredients and keep tempting food out of the kitchen.
· Make it a priority to attend church during your 10 or 21 day fast.
· If you mess up, don't get discouraged. Just get right back on track and keep going. God's mercies "are new every morning". (Lam. 3:22-23.
· It's very likely you'll experience some side effects for the first day or two. Let's face it, you will probably feel sluggish, have a headache and you are going to feel hungry! But after those first couple of days, drinking plenty of water and juices or broth, you will find a strength and grace that will enable you to do this! Remember, sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love even more!
Foods to Eat:
· Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley, Corn Tortillas, Eggs (some fast allow fish)
· Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
· Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
· Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts
Foods to Avoid:
· Meat, White Rice, Fried Foods, Caffeine, Carbonated Beverages Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives, Refined Sugar, Sugar Substitutes, White Flour and All Products Using It Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products, Dairy Products
Daniel Fast: Daniel 1 & 10
10 Day: January 13-23 – 21 Day January 11-31
· Jesus practiced and taught fasting: Matthew 4:1, 6:16!
· Fasting options include: all food, meat, sweats, favorites, habits, or something else the Spirit quickens us to lay aside in order to enhance communion with Him!
· The discipline of fasting strengthened prayer for Ezra (Ezra 8:23), David (Psalms 35:13), and Christ early disciples (Acts 13:1, 14:23)
Helpful Tips for a Successful Fast
· It's wise to begin tapering off your food intake a few days before in preparation for the fast. It's not a good idea to gorge yourself the day before.
· Make a fasting calendar. Determine what each day and week will look like for the 10 or 21 day.
· Make sure you are medically able to fast before attempting it.
· Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with the items you need. Being unprepared to fast sets you up to give into temptation.
· Choose well when selecting products, stick to raw foods as much as you can, limit artificial ingredients and keep tempting food out of the kitchen.
· Make it a priority to attend church during your 10 or 21 day fast.
· If you mess up, don't get discouraged. Just get right back on track and keep going. God's mercies "are new every morning". (Lam. 3:22-23.
· It's very likely you'll experience some side effects for the first day or two. Let's face it, you will probably feel sluggish, have a headache and you are going to feel hungry! But after those first couple of days, drinking plenty of water and juices or broth, you will find a strength and grace that will enable you to do this! Remember, sacrifice is giving up something you love for something you love even more!
Foods to Eat:
· Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley, Corn Tortillas, Eggs (some fast allow fish)
· Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
· Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
· Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, Corn, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Gingerroot, Kale, Leeks, Lettuce, Mushrooms, Mustard Greens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, Zucchini Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts
Foods to Avoid:
· Meat, White Rice, Fried Foods, Caffeine, Carbonated Beverages Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives, Refined Sugar, Sugar Substitutes, White Flour and All Products Using It Margarine, Shortening, High Fat Products, Dairy Products
