This year as a corporate body TLC is expecting GOD to do GREAT things as we ENLIST PEOPLE, ENGAGE PEOPLE, EMBRACE PEOPLE and EMPOWER PEOPLE to change the world.  The Daniel Fast is a spiritual journey that focuses on prayer, reflection, and physical cleansing. It is inspired by the biblical example of the prophet Daniel, who demonstrated unwavering faith and devotion by abstaining from rich foods and dedicating himself to prayer. This guide will help you engage in the fast with a deeper understanding of its purpose: to draw closer to God, grow in your faith, and reflect His love by sharing your testimony and serving others through the church.

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Throughout the Bible, believers took up a fast for three reasons:

1. To become more aware of God's presence

2. To confirm Gods will and purpose

3. To hear a Word from the Lord in a time of need.

 

Scripture Reference:

“those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks. I ate no pleasant food, no meat orwine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled." Daniel 10:2,3

 

About the Fast

The Daniel Fast is a practical fast, (rather than total abstention from all food) but provides an opportunity to deny self and seek God. Click here to learn more about the 

 

A Few Fast Details

The prophet Daniel is our inspiration for the 21-day Daniel Fast. Based on this Biblical model, this fast is not limited to any specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. The Daniel Fast is limited to all natural vegetables, fruits, and water.

• No "Pleasant" Food: This includes processed food and sweets.

• No Meat: All animal products are restricted, including dairy.

• No Wine: This restriction, coupled with previous fasts where Daniel drank only water (typical for biblical fasting), is where today's Daniel Fast finds its roots for water only. Natural fruit /vegetable juices are also acceptable.

 

Purpose of Fasting:

Daniel didn't fast because he was overweight. Fasting is done for spiritual reasons. Fasting always has a purpose. Since that purpose is spiritual, it is crucial to keep your focus and activity on the Holy Spirit. That means setting aside time for regular worship, Bible study, and prayer—especially around meal times. Otherwise, fasting simply becomes an empty ritual or an ineffective diet plan.

Often, individuals fast with the intention of moving the hand of God. However, fasting does not move or change God; it is meant to change us. At first, it may draw out the worst in us. Rest assured, irritability, anger, compulsive cravings, etc. were stored up inside before the fasting began. A fast pulls these issues to the surface so that we can see them clearly and eliminate them at the root. Be sensitive to the move of the Holy Spirit during the fast.