Foods Allowed On 21
Day Fast
Ezekiel Bread (can be found
at Whole Food or Kroger’s in the health food section)
Pam Spray Olive oil
Olive Oil
Salad dressing (non–dairy)
Balsamic vinegar
Apple vinegar
Can vegetable soup (with
vegetable stock)
Can vegetable
Honey
Stevia (sweetener)
Silk (soymilk)
Silk creamers
Coconut milk
Soy milk
Almond Milk
Rice milk
Tofu
Whole wheat/grain crackers
Wheat or soy Pasta
Nuts
Unsweetened nut/ fruit trail
mixes
Caffeine
Free Herbal teas (recommended: Red/Rooibos, Chamomile, Mint, Hyssop and detoxing)
Pure extract (i.e. Vanilla)
Ensure/Boost ( for
those who are on medication or have low immune systems.)
Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley, whole grain cereal
Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed
Peas
Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed
Peas
Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boy-
Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, Oats, Figs, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Honeydew Melon, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Nectarines, Papayas, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Prunes, Raisins, Raspberries, Strawberries, Tangelos, Tangerines, Watermelon
Vegetables: Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Carrots, Cauliflower, Celery, Chili Peppers, 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
Seeds, Nuts, Sprouts
Liquids: Spring Water, Distilled Water, 100% juice, fresh smoothies
Please
Drink plenty of Water (flavored water does not count)
Foods the children only may enjoy
Morningstar (soy burgers, hotdogs, corndogs and chicknuggets.)
Bocca (burgers and hotlinks)
Foods to Avoid (as much as possible)
Meat
White Rice
Fried Foods
Caffeine
Carbonated Beverages
Foods Containing Preservatives or Additives
Refined Sugar
Sugar Substitutes
White Flour and All Products Using It
Daniel Fast - 21 Days
Jan 2-23, 2013
Theme of the Fast: “Building
1. Ourselves: Let us examine ourselves. (I Corinthians 11:28a, 32; II
Corinthians 13:5; Galatians 6:5). If we have any offenses or faults against
each other, let us go in a humble spirit now and take care of the matter
(Colossians 3:13). The fast is not complete without it. Pray and seek God. He
will reveal our hearts to us.
2. Compassion for souls: The heart beat of God is souls. Romans 10:1
is Paul’s prayer. Each One Reach One is about reaching those that are in need
in the house, and those that are lost without Christ (Romans12:9-13; Matthew
28:19-20).
3. Healing: For the body, our soul and mind. (Isaiah 53:5; I Peter
2:24). Jeremiah 17:14 says it so well. (Hosea 6:1; Isaiah 26:3-4). The last
Sunday night of our fast there will be a healing service, (physically and
spiritually). Come believing.
Biblical model: Fasting is still biblical for us today; with the
uprising of evil even more so. Matthew 17:21. In the book of Daniel, chapters 2 and 10, Daniel describes two examples
of his personal fasting and the dramatic results. Isaiah describes God’s chosen
fast in Isaiah 58. Fasting is one way we respond to the admonition throughout
the Scripture to die to our self-will and not to accommodate the desires of the
flesh.
Overview of the Fast: The Daniel fast drastically restricts normal food
intake by cutting away many of the foods you commonly eat to satisfy your
appetite The start of the Daniel fast you will experience a craving of
delightful foods for a few days, but keep pressing toward the mark and drink
plenty of water.
Types of food included in
this Daniel fast: You will find a list of food enclosed with
this letter. It is advisable to take vitamins and minerals and some protein
supplements during the fast. Various nuts (natural) help serve as a protein supplement.
Peanuts are not much in nutritional supplements.
Proper nutrition will help to eliminate hunger and bad unhealthy cravings.
(God’s grace will help us in this area if we seek Him.)
Foods not included
in this Daniel fast: Sugar and sugar
products (desserts, soft drinks, etc.). Drinks including caffeine (coffee, non-herbal
tea, etc.). Breads, white rice, meats, fish, poultry, dairy products, eggs, heavy
spices, regular salt (Kosher and sea salt is allowed). People need potassium
and sodium in their bodies. If you are not able go to the health food store
(Whole Food), to purchase extra supplements please use the products on the list
to help increase the potassium intake.
Water: Drink 8 glasses of water daily throughout the fast.
This is very important. We recommend distilled water for the first 3 to 5 days.
It helps to speed up the detoxification process. (Please drink more than one glass of water).
You may a fresh lemon juice or sliced lemon to help with the taste. It also
helps to detox the body.
Side Effects: You may experience moderate to severe headaches for
the first day or two as your body rids itself of caffeine, salt, sugar, and
various impurities. You may need to take Advil, aspirin, Tylenol.
Important Exceptions: Anyone with a medical condition related to eating or
under the treatment of a physician must consult their doctor. Children,
especially small children, will have special needs that must be considered.
Under these conditions, find some sacrifice in the area of food that can be
made without endangering health. Also, if you have extreme difficulty with the
fast, such as impairment of your ability to work at your job, you will have to
make adjustments. This is not a failure of will but is wisdom. Seek the Lord
and if you need further assistance you may call the church office.
Please be mindful of your
medical condition. Continue to take your medication.
“God’s kingdom isn’t a matter of what you put in your
stomach....It’s what God does with your life as He sets it right, puts it
together, and completes it with joy. Your task is to single-mindedly serve
Christ” (Romans 14, The Message)
How to Enjoy the 21 days
During the time of your 21
days of fasting here are some helpful tips to enlighten, empower and strengthen
you during this time.
Worship: Play
your favorite CD or tape. Sing along
unto the Lord. (Eph. 5:19)
Word: Read your Word daily and have your personal
devotional time with the Lord. If you still have your TWB devotional book it
would be nice reading material.
Warfare: Pray the
Word! Arise in faith, and in the
authority of Jesus’ name. Claim the
promises and the power of His Word which is alive and active. Adopt an attitude of prayer as you go about
each day’s duties at home, at work or at school. Apply what you have learned from Acts or any
other reading of the Word.
Scale down your normal
activities. Slow down and avoid rigorous exercise (meaning excessive
activities). You can take advantage during this time to obtain extra needed
rest for your body and also catch up on your reading and studying.
Besides fasting from food,
fast from things that distract such as television, movies, internet,
computer games, excessive talking on the telephone, or things that
destroy such as careless words. It will
be difficult for you to consecrate yourself if you feed yourself on television
and movies during this time.
How To Involve Others
AS A FAMILY: It is very important to agree in your fasting and pray
as a family. Please include your
children in daily devotion of God’s Word.
As a family write out some of your expectations, prayer request of loved
one’s that are in need of salvation, healing, deliverance etc...
ACCOUNTABILITY: You will probably be most successful with this fast if
you make yourself accountable to at least one other person during this fast.
You may want to form a group of from 3 to 5 people who met occasionally or talk
by phone. Encourage one another. If someone falls and eats the wrong food, do
not condemn them. Help them start again. Walk in love and mercy.
GROUP: Involve
your regular prayer partners and others to stay encourage, help motivate,
rejoice together and also to touch and agree for your prayer request.
CORPORATE: This is the gathering together as a church body in a
time of prayer, worship and meditation. This is also a time to give testimonies
of the things that God has done or is doing during your fast.
Special time for daily prayer and bible study. You can come and pray during the normal office hours
of the church if you so desire.
