Daniel Scriptures & Guidelines
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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.
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Day 1: Tuesday, January 2nd | Daniel 1:11-17
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Ask God for the discipline to complete the fast and to receive the benefits of it.
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Day 2: Wednesday, January 3rd | Matthew 6:16-18
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Pray to have the biblical posture and perspective while fasting.
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Day 3: Thursday, January 4th | 2 Corinthians 5:17
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Thank you God that we are new creations in Christ Jesus!
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Day 4: Friday, January 5th | Ezekiel 36:26/Psalm 51:10
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Ask the Lord for a renewed attitude and heart.
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Day 5: Saturday, January 6th | Numbers 6:24-26
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Pray this blessing for family and friends.
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Day 6: Sunday, January 7th | Isaiah 43:18-19
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Petition God for spiritual vision to perceive “a new thing”.
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Day 7: Monday, January 8th | Ephesians 1:17-18
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Let’s ask God for wisdom and revelation to know Him and the power available to all believers.
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Day 8: Tuesday, January 9th | Romans 15:13
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Say a prayer for fresh joy and peace.
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Day 9: Wednesday, January 10th | Philippians 2:5
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May we have the mind and humility of Jesus Christ.
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Day 10: Thursday, January 11th | Colossians 3:1-3
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Ask God to set our affections on things above.
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Day 11: Friday, January 12th | Romans 12:1-2
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Pray for renewed mind that does not conform to the world.
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Day 12: Saturday, January 13th | Philippians 4:6-6
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Talk to God about keeping our emotions and thoughts in peace.
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Day 13: Sunday, January 14th | 2 Corinthians 10:3-5
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Pray to demolish emotional and mental strongholds.
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Day 14: Monday, January 15th | Ephesians 3:16-19
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Let’s ask God to experience the depth of the love of Christ.
Day 15: Tuesday, January 16th | 1 Corinthians 13
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Let’s ask God to teach us how to love.
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Day 16: Wednesday, January 17th | Galatians 6:10/Matthew 25:35-40
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Seek God about being a blessing to others.
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Day 17: Thursday, January 18th | Ephesians 4:25-32
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Talk to God about changing unhealthy relationship dynamics.
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Day 18: Friday, January 19th | Matthew 25:25-40
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Pray about how to care for those in need.
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Day 19: Saturday, January 20th | Colossians 3:13
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Say a prayer about forgiving others and yourself.
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Day 20: Sunday, January 21st | Romans 12:9-21
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Talk to God about putting love into action to live in peace with everyone.
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Day 21: Monday, January 22nd | Philippians 1:3
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Thank God for people that blessed you.
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DANIEL FAST FOOD LIST
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FOODS TO EAT
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Vegetables
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
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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).
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Oils
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. Avoid deep-frying them.
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Other
Unleavened bread (whole grain made without the yeast, sugars, or preservatives). All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
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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).
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FOODS TO AVOID
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Animal products
Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey), dairy, (butter, cheese, cream, milk, and yogart), fish/seafood, eggs.
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Added Sugar
Agave nectar, artificial sweeter, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup, honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
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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.)
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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.
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Processed food
Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
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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.)
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Solid fats
Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
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Chocolate
Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, and cacao.
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Caffeinated and alcoholic beverages
Alcohol, coffee, caffeinated tea, and energy drinks.
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