Daniel Fast for the New Year! Starting January 2, 2013

I start tomorrow and wasn't able to do the intended pre-fast because I was getting all my socializing in. I informed all my family and friends I was starting the fast and would have limited to no contact with anyone during the fast, which led to many engagements. So I'm nervous about starting cold turkey but I'm determined to start and complete the fast. Especially since I've told EVERYONE that I'm doing it. But also because I really really really want to do it. Looking forward to connecting to God on a deeper level.
 
Matthew 12:43-45
New International Version (NIV)
43 “When an impure spirit comes out of a person, it goes through arid places seeking rest and does not find it. 44 Then it says, ‘I will return to the house I left.’ When it arrives, it finds the house unoccupied, swept clean and put in order. 45 Then it goes and takes with it seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and live there. And the final condition of that person is worse than the first. That is how it will be with this wicked generation.”

When you clean house remember to fill it !! Bible Gateway is giving away a free Bible App until the 21st.

http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew 12:43-45&version=NIV
 
Iwanthealthyhair67 said:
Nope I can't imagine having it without sugar it would taste like spicy medicine, lol....I've got some in the refrigerator right now had one of my church sisters make some for me I've got a huge bottle think I will share...
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Extremely sour, spicy medicine, LOL.

After my full fast I got what I called my marching orders. Take my focus off the food and keep it where it belongs. When desires or cravings or fears surface I remind myself of Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

I also wanted to suggest that since we are doing this together we should all remember to pray for this forum may be on a specific day.
 
Soooooo yesterday I did not stick to my fast for dinner smh...I didnt pre-fast and I wish I had....but this is a learning experience and as my first Daniels fast i'm trying....Praying God sees my efforts...I got another 2wks+ and I want this to be another turning pt in my life
 
Today is day 1.

I had a veggie smoothie for breakfast. I am going to fill my cup with a lot of water. I rushed out the house and didn't grab any my snacks so I will run home during lunch and get them (fruits and nuts). I am starving right now, so I am going to pray. Tonight hubby and I will be praying and discussing a few things. Classes started today so I have to teach at the University tonight...after I worl 8-5. I should be home by 7-ish I hope. I'm just doing roll, reviewing my syllabus, answer questions then push off. The first 3 days are the hardest. But once I get my snack routine I'll be good.

Tonight we'll have beans, rice, and cabbage for dinner.

I will be doing a crockpot bean soup in a few days. I am craving lentil veggie soup! Uh oh...cravings....time to pray!

Ladies, if there are any scriptures...please share.

Here is one I'll share:

"Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
Philippians 4: 6-7.

Peace ladies.
 
Checking in. I've done very well...except on Saturday. I was making a queso , chiles and hot sausage dip for my DH for his football get-to-gether and while I was making it I took a spoon full (because I'm used to taste testing when I'm cooking) and as soon as it went down my throat I was like:

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I was really bummed but not letting it get in the way of my walk!
 
I spent Day 1 of my fast in church yesterday. I went to morning service then a Pastor Installation Service in the evening. God was talking to me in both services. I'm so thankful to be able to hear God's voice. I'll admit His instructions are not always clear to me but I've realized that the closer I grow to him the clearer his instructions get. :yep:

Cheers to day 2! Praying for everyone!
 
I am on the 3rd (and final) day of total fasting. It has been tough, but I know the end result will be worth it! Tomorrow, I will start the Daniel Fast for the remaining 18 days. I have tried to not spend too much time in the thread because the pictures of yummy food are a bit too appealing :drool: :giggle: I will be posting more after today! You ladies have given me encouragement and provided several ideas for meals :yep: I will keep you all in my prayers :pray:
 
Well today is the end of Day 1.

Had legumes, cabbage and rice for lunch and an early dinner of beans and rice again around 4:30 PM when I went off to teach my class after work. Came home and prayed with DH. Asked God to open our eyes, ears, and hearts to hear his voice, the strength to stay focused, and for us to listen and hear the other's voice and needs.

I felt very weak physically, but snacking on almonds helped.

Off to read some scriptures.

There is a free bible app available on the iTunes store or on the Android Market or on Google Play site. You can get the bible in every language and every version: KJV, NKJV, NIV, Concordance, Message, etc....There are reading plans too, even a "bible in a year" plan. I love it.
 
I started on the 6th but had a mishap on one of my meals. I'm looking into getting unleavened bread.

I'm praying a lot. A little disappointed about the bread mishap but I'll move on. I may decide to start over or add a day to my fast. Not sure yet.
 
Today is day 2. I can see I need to do more grocery shopping. Plan out my snacks, vary my meals. I am very excited. I am going to church after work for one of the many prayer times they do during this fast!
 
naturalgyrl5199 said:
Well today is the end of Day 1.

Had legumes, cabbage and rice for lunch and an early dinner of beans and rice again around 4:30 PM when I went off to teach my class after work. Came home and prayed with DH. Asked God to open our eyes, ears, and hearts to hear his voice, the strength to stay focused, and for us to listen and hear the other's voice and needs.

I felt very weak physically, but snacking on almonds helped.

Off to read some scriptures.

There is a free bible app available on the iTunes store or on the Android Market or on Google Play site. You can get the bible in every language and every version: KJV, NKJV, NIV, Concordance, Message, etc....There are reading plans too, even a "bible in a year" plan. I love it.
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I just love your post....you are truly blessed! :love3:

I downloaded the bible on my Kindle Fire and I read it often when I'm out...it's a great thing!

I love raw almonds....it helps tremendously with hunger pains.:yep:
 
Lymegreen said:
I started on the 6th but had a mishap on one of my meals. I'm looking into getting unleavened bread.

I'm praying a lot. A little disappointed about the bread mishap but I'll move on. I may decide to start over or add a day to my fast. Not sure yet.
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Don't you dare be disappointed...it was only 1 meal...it's ok :hug3:
 
This is day 8 for me and my body loves eating like this! I know I can do this from now on...even my digestive system is thanking me!

Spiritually, the Lord is revealing so many things to me...I am truly grateful and listening!
 
sapphire74 said:
Today is day 7 for me, so far so good. I don't miss meat as much as I thought would.
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I know...me too! I was just saying this to my husband today. I thought for sure that the dairy part would get to me, but it hasn't, which is so surprising....I love milk!
 
The full fast yesterday was not as hard as i thought it would be. Before i started this fast i used to get shaky and dizzy when hungry, even if i wasnt being physically active. Yesterday i had a lot of errands to run, including standing in queues and i thought i'd have to eat something to avoid the dizziness...except it didn't come. All i got was an awful headache (but i'm prone to those anyway so i cant blame it on the fast).
I went the full 24hours, something i havent done in years and no longer thought i could do.

As others have said, it's surprising that i don't miss meat as much as i thought i would. I miss it, but it's not unbearable, and i think after this i'll be able to have several meat-free days every week. I was that person who always said a meatless meal is not a meal but a snack :lol: so this will be a huge deal for me and for my family.

I still have a lot of questions but i also feel as though i'm tuning into the spiritual sphere.
 
Day 3 today.

I read more scriptures. I am working more on my "bible in a year" program through my Bible App. I had put it down after finals last month and all the confusion with the holidays and sleep deprivation...so now I'm back at it. I love it because it picks you up right where you left off. I may have more scriptures/day to read but its great. Yesterday we picked up some more fruits and veggies and nuts to snack on. We also bought some more white and sweet potatos (DH loves my oven baked fries). My church has some prayer directives they have asked us to include in our prayers for each day that I am following. yesterday included crying out to the Lord. Something I haven't done in a while. I have really needed God to fill in some gaps and deliver me from some strongholds that I have not let keep me down, yet, ever so often it comes back full force and I need to be forever delivered from it. I have been praying for others FOR YEARS. I need to pray for myself and meditate more on this Word. Just last night God helped me figure out how to deal with a job situation and I am ready to handle that ASAP. I am really being challenged on this fast.

Prayer and meditation is really really really important. The meditation, quiet, and even a little chanting has helped clear my mind. Even in prayer we can be a little chatty, and thus MISS the things God is trying to tell and show us. It really worked last night. Going in with a broken spirit and being ready to be led.
The scripture shared in loololah's post about "Questions" in Daniel 3 really helped me. I love it.
 
miss cosmic said:
The full fast yesterday was not as hard as i thought it would be. Before i started this fast i used to get shaky and dizzy when hungry, even if i wasnt being physically active. Yesterday i had a lot of errands to run, including standing in queues and i thought i'd have to eat something to avoid the dizziness...except it didn't come. All i got was an awful headache (but i'm prone to those anyway so i cant blame it on the fast).
I went the full 24hours, something i havent done in years and no longer thought i could do.

As others have said, it's surprising that i don't miss meat as much as i thought i would. I miss it, but it's not unbearable, and i think after this i'll be able to have several meat-free days every week. I was that person who always said a meatless meal is not a meal but a snack :lol: so this will be a huge deal for me and for my family.

I still have a lot of questions but i also feel as though i'm tuning into the spiritual sphere.
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So glad to read this. I was praying for you, but didn't get a chance to post. Keep going, answers will come at their appointed time. Some may never come and that's when faith keeps you moving forward anyway.
 
This is the end of Day 8 for me. I'm losing my desire for certain foods. I may do green smoothies all day tomorrow or add more to my daily diet. With 13 more days, I have definitely fell into a routine with my food. I still need to pray more.
 
MSee said:
So glad to read this. I was praying for you, but didn't get a chance to post. Keep going, answers will come at their appointed time. Some may never come and that's when faith keeps you moving forward anyway.
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Thank u. My biggest challenge is staying prepped for new revelation instead of relying on old knowledge, allowing my pre- and mis-conceptions to be challenged and changed.
Prayer is hard because of the doubt and fear etc...but i'm keeping on.

In other news, i miss meat. I made a vegetable soup that was delicious, ate it for two consecutive meals and now i cant face it. It's time to pay attention in the daniel fast recipes thread.
 
I made it to day 10!!! 12 more days to go and I'm loving it! :yay:

Ran 1 mile yesterday for the first time in 6 years! I feel fantastic!!!
 
WhipEffectz1 said:
This is the end of Day 8 for me. I'm losing my desire for certain foods. I may do green smoothies all day tomorrow or add more to my daily diet. With 13 more days, I have definitely fell into a routine with my food. I still need to pray more.
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Prayer is the best thing:yep:...keeps you grounded and gives you clarity!

I am doing a straight fast for the next 2 days but I will include 2 green juices in my diet...one in the afternoon and one in the evening.
 
Ladies,

For the first time in my christian work I am fasting longer than a day. Orginally I didn't know how long I was going to fast for but this morning I got my answer. I started Monday and I will be fasting for ten days. For my fast I am eating fruits and salads. In addition to the fruits and salads I am eating nuts and drinking water with lemon. I am using a little salad dressing on my salad so I can't say that this is a full Daniel Fast but after pray I'm ok with my plan

I am fasting for guidence and direction, to be closer to God and I realize in order to get different results you have to go further and it was time that I did this for my walk with the Lord. He is doing new and great things for me but I know that I need to do somethings as well especially in one situation.

I will continue to pray for your as I ask for pray for me. God Bless!
 
GodsPromises said:
Ladies,

For the first time in my christian work I am fasting longer than a day. Orginally I didn't know how long I was going to fast for but this morning I got my answer. I started Monday and I will be fasting for ten days. For my fast I am eating fruits and salads. In addition to the fruits and salads I am eating nuts and drinking water with lemon. I am using a little salad dressing on my salad so I can't say that this is a full Daniel Fast but after pray I'm ok with my plan

I am fasting for guidence and direction, to be closer to God and I realize in order to get different results you have to go further and it was time that I did this for my walk with the Lord. He is doing new and great things for me but I know that I need to do somethings as well especially in one situation.

I will continue to pray for your as I ask for pray for me. God Bless!
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I am so happy that you are fasting, even if its the first time. You will get direction that's for sure.

The one thing I suggest is to make your own salad dressing. You can use some EVOO and some ACV with a little pepper. It is delicious, trust me. You won't even miss the one in the jar...those have too much stuff in it that you don't want in your system when you are fasting. Also, eat lots of green veggies and you need some beans in your diet...the one I love the best is Pinto Beans:lick:...so good.

I will keep you in prayer....you can do it!!!
 
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