Ever feel like you need a closer walk with the God? Ever feel like you need some serious answer to prayer? Recently I participate in a Daniel fast for 21 days. The fast is based on the experience of Daniel in the Bible. The fast restricts processed foods, meat, dairy, white flour and sugars as an act of worship. You eat all natural, whole foods like fruits and veggies, whole grains, nuts and seeds. During this time you can participate in devotions and prayers that will strengthen your relationship with the Lord. I had a few specific issues for which I was praying during this time. I used devotions and prayers to grow closer and really focus on my communication with the Lord.
I have done several fasts from different types of foods, but this is the first one I’ve participated in that restricted dairy and meat. Giving up meat was not a problem for me, because I am not a big meat eater. However, dairy was difficult for me. I love Greek yogurt and different types of cheeses.
I benefited greatly from the Daniel Fast. The food restrictions helped me discover some intolerance I was having with hormones in meat and dairy. Prior to the fast, I had been having some issues with my heart rhythms which were definitely attributed to hormones. Since the fast we have switched to hormone free meats and dairy. My family and I have both felt much better since this change. I received some clear answers to the with which I was struggling. I didn’t participate in the fast to lose weight, but that was also plus! I lost 8 lbs!
We really need to get back to basics and eat food that God created. I am so tired of people playing God with our food, with the lives of people, etc. Instead of seeking God and putting Him first, the world is trying to pretend to be Him by trying to mass produce food for the sake of money.
I thought I’d share some of the resources I discovered during my Daniel Fast:
Devotional Guide with recipes:
The author’s website/blog with more tips and recipes: http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/
The Ultimate Daniel Fast Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Ultimate-Guide-to-the-Daniel-Fast/138395352849870
Happy Fasting!