DANIEL FAST – is a biblically based partial fast. It is a method of fasting that men, women and young people all over the world are using as they enter into the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting.

• DATE: Monday, January 14, through Sunday, February 3rd (ending at 12 noon, or after Sunday Worship)

• FOCUS

o Spending quality time WITH God

o Incorporating Godly principals into all you do in life, family, business and/or school

• GOAL

o Renewing our relationship with God

o Creating a holistic move toward serving God, Mind, Body and Spirit.

o Living a healthy life. “Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, just as it is well with your soul. “3 John 1:2 (NRSV)

o Greater discipline o Power, to defeat the enemy! “And he said unto them, This kind can come forth by nothing but by prayer and fasting - Mark 9:29 (KJV)

DANIEL FAST GUIDELINES:

1. ONLY fruits and vegetables (beans included)

2. NUTS

3. ONLY Olive Oil & Coconut oil - Abstain from canola, corn, safflower or soy oils as these are polyunsaturated and the culprit of causing inflammation.

4. Beverage(s): Only water or 100% juices (NO Sugar Added)

5. ONLY Natural Sweeteners

6. NO preservatives or additives in processed foods – (read labels carefully)

7. NO Dairy

YOUTH: Parents and Youth Leaders are encouraged to include ALL Youth in this time of fasting. If only for certain days during the week, encourage no sweets, sodas -(only water or 100% juices), no video games, limited TV time, and no movies. Let them know that this is NOT a punishment; this is the way We, as the Body of Christ, get closer to HIM and gain strength to do ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST - Phil. 4:13. Let them know that this is NOT an option, this is a requirement. They don’t have to do all 21 days, but they MUST DO SOMETHING, WE ALL MUST!

Medical Disclaimer: If you are under the care of a physician, consult your physician before participating in the Daniel Fast. Follow ALL orders which have been prescribed by your physician.