Daniel Scriptures & Guidelines
When we deny our bodies of natural food for spiritual purposes it is important to fill up on the Word of God and prayer. Use this calendar as a guide for daily Scripture meditation and prayer to maintain discipline while fasting.
Day 1: Friday, March 25th | Daniel 1:11-17
Ask God for the discipline to complete the fast and to receive the benefits of it.
Day 2: Saturday, March 26th | Matthew 6:16-18
Pray to have the biblical posture and perspective while fasting.
Day 3: Sunday, March 27th | 2 Corinthians 5:17
Thank you God that we are new creations in Christ Jesus!
Day 4: Monday, March 28th | Ezekiel 36:26/Psalm 51:10
Ask the Lord for a renewed attitude and heart.
Day 5: Tuesday, March 29th | Numbers 6:24-26
Pray this blessing for family and friends.
Day 6: Wednesday, March 30th | Isaiah 43:18-19
Petition God for spiritual vision to perceive “a new thing”.
Day 7: Thursday, March 31st | Ephesians 1:17-18
Let’s ask God for wisdom and revelation to know Him and the power available to all believers.
Day 8: Friday, April 1st | Romans 15:13
Say a prayer for fresh joy and peace.
Day 9: Saturday, April 2nd | Philippians 2:5
May we have the mind and humility of Jesus Christ.
Day 10: Sunday, April 3rd | Colossians 3:1-3
Ask God to set our affections on thing above.
Day 11: Monday, April 4th | Romans 12:1-2
Pray for renewed mind that does not conform to the world.
Day 12: Tuesday, April 5th | Philippians 4:6-6
Talk to God about keeping our emotions and thoughts in peace.
Day 13: Wednesday, April 6th | 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Pray to demolish emotional and mental strongholds.
Day 14: Thursday, April 7th | Ephesians 3:16-19
Let’s ask God to experience the depth of the love of Christ.
Day 15: Friday, April 8th | 1 Corinthians 13
Let’s ask God to teach us how to love.
Day 16: Saturday, April 9th | Galatians 6:10/Matthew 25:35-40
Seek God about being a blessing to others.
Day 17: Tuesday, April 12th | Ephesians 4:25-32
Talk to God about changing unhealthy relationship dynamics.
Day 18: Sunday, April 10th | Matthew 25:25-40
Pray about how to care for those in need.
Day 19: Monday, April 11th | Colossians 3:13
Say a prayer about forgiving others and yourself.
Day 20: Tuesday, April 12th | Romans 12:9-21
Talk to God about putting love into action to live in peace with everyone.
Day 21: Wednesday, April 13th | Philippians 1:3
Thank God for people that blessed you.
DANIEL FAST FOOD LIST
FOODS TO EAT
Whole Grains
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, purple rice, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice.
Beans and legumes
Black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts pinto beans, and split peas.
Nuts and Seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, nut butters, peanuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds, pine nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy nuts, sunflower seeds.
Vegetables
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
Fruit
All fruit is allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned). However, any dried fruits shouldn't contain added sugar (check ingredients to be sure).
Oils
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. Avoid deep-frying them.
Other
Unleavened bread (whole grain made without the yeast, sugars, or preservatives). All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
Beverages
Water should be the main beverage on your Daniel Fast. Distilled, filtered, sparkling, spring, and mineral water are allowed as well. However, you may have 100% fruit juice on occasion (just don't overdo it).
FOODS TO AVOID
Animal products
Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey), dairy, (butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogart), fish/seafood, eggs.
Added Sugar
Agave nectar, artificial sweeter, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
Yeast
Yeast (and, therefore, leavened bread) isn't part of the Daniel Fast. For an explanation of why it's excluded, see #1 under "Food" on my FAQs page.)
Refined grains
White flour and white rice. Only whole grains are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A whole-grain product contains the entire grain kernel - the bran, germ, and endosperm.
Processed food
Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
Deep-fried food
Examples are corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. (Baked chips are acceptable if they don't contain restricted ingredients. Check the label for "baked" to be sure.)
Solid fats
Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
Chocolate
Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, and cacao.
Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks.