crlsweetie912
Well-Known Member
I'm in. I need to get super serious as I am facing major crossroads in my life. God is so good to me this is the least I can do!
Be Blessed ladies!
Be Blessed ladies!
2011 21 DAY FAST
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gn1g
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The more I read about fasting the more motivate I become. Yesterday I was thinking, actually it was the enemy talking, how in the world will I go that long with out sweets. Then I began to read about the benefits of fasting again. I CAN DO ALLLLLLL THINGS THRU CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME!!!
Yes we can.
I will be sure to have the right foods around me all the time.
Yes we can.
I will be sure to have the right foods around me all the time.
gn1g
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CarolinaGal
New Member
I'm starting the Daniel Fast on the 1st. I have a few good books lined up for my fast. The first is "Becoming a Woman of Prayer."
I've done the fast before, but I feel as though I was a passive participant instead of an active participant. I basically fasted with no purpose or direction.
I've done the fast before, but I feel as though I was a passive participant instead of an active participant. I basically fasted with no purpose or direction.
lovely008
New Member
Full Fast is when you drink only liquids (includes water, 100% fruit/veggie juice, clear broth). I'm not taking any supplements either. I'm actually doing a one day full fast right now and have just been drinking water and juice. I just drank a little too much juice and now I have a headache! So, just a tip!
Last night, I asked The Holy Spirit to prepare me and next thing my mom was in my room and we ended up staying up till 3am praying and praising The Lord. I woke up this morning with songs of praise on my lips! And this is my first fast ever! God is good...
The absolute fast is eating/drinking absolutely nothing. No water, food, liquids. Imagine, Moses and Elijah did absolute fasts for 40 days and 40 nights when doctors recommend never to go 3 days without water. Only by the grace and power of GOD!
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If your read some documentation it will be little diffrent from what you have my understanding is full fast is WATER only and Absolute is NO water or liquid of any kind which cannot be done longer than 3 days or less.
A liquid fast of juice, broth or any kind of food is partial fast because you still getting food. See Jentzen Franklin list I bumped of kinds of fast and also pick up the book by George Wilis called God Choosen fast" which provides history and scriptures. But whatever you and God come up for you to do is FINE because a fasting and prayer is personal between you and God. The information we obtain is to used as a guide and for some it has to be twicked to ther personal walk with God and other circumstances. God is looking at the heart and reason for fasting and praying which should ALL revolved around a better walk with Him while interceeding for others.
Uniqzoe
New Member
Count me in!! I always like to start my year off with fasting and prayer. This will be my third year doing the Daniel Fast and I am very much looking forward to it. I had already planned to begin my fast on the 3rd before realizing that Pastor Franklin was starting the corporate fast on the 9th, I may just keep going until the the 29th.
A couple of tips for 1st timers.
1) make sure you read labels. My first fast I was shocked at how many items have sugar or high fructose corn syrup like canned beans, tomatoes even vegetable broth!!!
2). you don't have to go broke on this fast you can get cheap frozen veggies (no sauce), boil in-the-bag brown rice, canned or bagged beans and potatoes. These are pretty much my staples during the fast.
3) Preparation, preparation, preparation. I cannot stress this enough because this fast has so many restrictions that it is nearly impossible to find things at the last minute that you can eat.
4). Every craving is opportunity for prayer. I found the best way to deal with cravings (coffee, coffee, coffee
) for me is prayer, it is a fast after all.
I wish everyone the best in their fast and remember if you mess up just get right back on track! I will keep you all in my prayers and please do the same for me.
A couple of tips for 1st timers.
1) make sure you read labels. My first fast I was shocked at how many items have sugar or high fructose corn syrup like canned beans, tomatoes even vegetable broth!!!
2). you don't have to go broke on this fast you can get cheap frozen veggies (no sauce), boil in-the-bag brown rice, canned or bagged beans and potatoes. These are pretty much my staples during the fast.
3) Preparation, preparation, preparation. I cannot stress this enough because this fast has so many restrictions that it is nearly impossible to find things at the last minute that you can eat.
4). Every craving is opportunity for prayer. I found the best way to deal with cravings (coffee, coffee, coffee
) for me is prayer, it is a fast after all. I wish everyone the best in their fast and remember if you mess up just get right back on track! I will keep you all in my prayers and please do the same for me.
Uniqzoe
New Member
That is so awesome! It is such a wonderful thing when family members can get together and pray and worship. I pray that the remainder of your fast will be just as awesome and the Lord will do amazing things in your life.
4everbeautifull1
Active Member
Can we still take our vitamins on the fast?
Some people do and some don't. Just use your own discretion on this. I have done it both ways and if I am in fact eating something like on a Daniel fast I take my supplements.
lovely008
New Member
Ah cool, I actually got the reference for the full fast from Jentezen's ministry. Like you said, it's all just advice/guidelines really not hard set rules. It's 100% whatever God puts upon our hearts that is what we should follow, we need to give him total control!
Yes! I am truly blessed because my parents have been praying for me for YEARS and now I can pray and worship WITH them. And yes my fast was awesome AWESOME from start to finish. I now see why it is vital for christians to fast, the closeness with God that sprouts from truly learning to starve the flesh and feed the spirit...words cannot describe. Also, I had a big prayer answered before my 2 day fast ended. I had been praying for my brother to rededicate his life to God and he texted me on the morning of New year's day that he broke down at a NYE party he was with friends because of such strong conviction and that he ran home and cried out to God for forgiveness. God is SOOOO good!
I'm joining a 21 day fast that is starting tomorrow at the church I recently started to attend. I just found out today they were doing it! I'll just say again that God is mighty and so good to us. I'm just in awe of him and I cannot WAIT for the fast.
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gn1g
Well-Known Member
I went out an got this food list perhaps it will be helpful to one:
One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. The Daniel Fast is limited to vegetables (includes fruits) and water.
If you want a print out of this list in brochure form to use yourself or share with others, please visit The Daniel Fast - for the body, soul and spirit
Special Note: if you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice before committing to any fast including the Daniel Fast. If you would like a list of the foods included and excluded in the Daniel Fast to show your doctor, just copy the contents of this page. Also, if you are interested in a collection of recipes that will take you through an entire 21-day Daniel fast, click here.
After answering hundreds of questions about the Daniel Fast, I am updating the food guidelines. My hope is that it will serve as a more complete list. The original list used by many people was issued in a book about fasting. I know the author tried to do the best he could, but that isn’t the same as getting hundreds of questions seeking clarification. So here is the new list that I hope helps.
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon
All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast
All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
One of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. The Daniel Fast is limited to vegetables (includes fruits) and water.
If you want a print out of this list in brochure form to use yourself or share with others, please visit The Daniel Fast - for the body, soul and spirit
Special Note: if you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice before committing to any fast including the Daniel Fast. If you would like a list of the foods included and excluded in the Daniel Fast to show your doctor, just copy the contents of this page. Also, if you are interested in a collection of recipes that will take you through an entire 21-day Daniel fast, click here.
After answering hundreds of questions about the Daniel Fast, I am updating the food guidelines. My hope is that it will serve as a more complete list. The original list used by many people was issued in a book about fasting. I know the author tried to do the best he could, but that isn’t the same as getting hundreds of questions seeking clarification. So here is the new list that I hope helps.
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods.
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon
All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.
Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.
Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast
All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.
All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.
All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.
All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.
All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.
Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Prudent1
Well-Known Member
@gn1g,
I had not heard of avoiding herbal teas or including apple and orange juices in a Daniel Fast. Thanks for sharing!
For all,
If you have prayed and asked God what type of fast and for his grace to finish the fast etc, go for it
. If the Daniel fast is not going to work for you, then do a partial. Don't forget to include non-food items like fasting from technology, TV, shopping, phone calls, whatever. The point of course is to show God we are seeking His ways. Don't forget to anoint yourselves before you start your fast w/oil.
I can't wait to see how God will move in my life this year! Sometimes he
and sometimes
. Oh well, out with the old, in with the new!
Matt 6:16-18
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
I had not heard of avoiding herbal teas or including apple and orange juices in a Daniel Fast. Thanks for sharing!
For all,
If you have prayed and asked God what type of fast and for his grace to finish the fast etc, go for it
. If the Daniel fast is not going to work for you, then do a partial. Don't forget to include non-food items like fasting from technology, TV, shopping, phone calls, whatever. The point of course is to show God we are seeking His ways. Don't forget to anoint yourselves before you start your fast w/oil.I can't wait to see how God will move in my life this year! Sometimes he
and sometimes. Oh well, out with the old, in with the new!Matt 6:16-18
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
CarolinaGal
New Member
Hi Ladies! So, far so good. God is amazing! I started my Daniel fast by...reading the book of Daniel. LOL! I need to focus on limiting TV, internet, etc and just focusing on God. Honestly,I think that part of me is scared of what He might tell me.
Hugs!
Hugs!
Sarophina
Well-Known Member
TY TY! I was super nervous for going that long on a full fast as a first timer. This is an excellent plan
I'm so excited, I luv reading everyones posts, esp. concerning breakthroughs
gn1g
Well-Known Member
@gn1g,
I had not heard of avoiding herbal teas or including apple and orange juices in a Daniel Fast. Thanks for sharing!
For all,
If you have prayed and asked God what type of fast and for his grace to finish the fast etc, go for it
I can't wait to see how God will move in my life this year! Sometimes he
Matt 6:16-18
16 “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. 17 But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18 so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
This has helped me soooooo much. I knew I heard GOD tell me to fast a particular item but sometime I still try to think it thru and think that I heard wrong. So your message is a confirmation for me.
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loolalooh
Well-Known Member
Same here! This is my first time reading Daniel (though I've heard about him and the lions from others).
lp318lp
Active Member
My church is beginning a 21 day fast from 1/10/11 - 1/30/11. Individual fasts, but my husband and I are going to do the Daniel's fast. So - indirectly - I'll be "joining" you.
me~
me~
Prudent1
Well-Known Member
What we have done at our church during corporate fasts is to place a very small amount of EVO in a container and pray over it asking God to consecrate it. Then on the morning of the first day after washing my face, I anoint my forehead with oil asking God to sanctify me as I enter the fast. I affirm my commitment to him as his living vessel and that I am open to receive instruction, correction, edification, and whatever else he see fit to impart to me during our time together.
Some make a symbol of the cross, some just lightly touch the forehead. If any of the other ladies has specific input, I'd love to hear how they do it.
4everbeautifull1
Active Member
I apologize for all of the questions but I have yet another one! Since we are not able to eat fish, are we still able to take our fish oil supplements? I plan to take my other vitamins but I am not sure if I should substitute my fish oil for something else. I was thinking maybe flax oil instead but I am not sure,
Since fish oil still comes from the fish, I don't believe it is allowed. I'm taking flaxseed oil, and maybe some coconut oil.
inneedofhelptx
New Member
God is so amazing. Earlier, I talked with my mother in regards to the fact that I don't feel like I'm doing enough of God's works. He led me to this post, so I can gain some guidance.
I've never fasted before, so I will need all your prayers for support. I will follow the directions posted for first time fasters, and I thank all of you ladies for your posts.
I've never fasted before, so I will need all your prayers for support. I will follow the directions posted for first time fasters, and I thank all of you ladies for your posts.
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