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So You Want To Start a Fast?

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

Hey guys,  I know it's been a while since I last blogged! I recently finished a 40 day fast, yup a 40 day fast!!! I wanted to do the fast so I can draw my relationship to Jesus much closer. I also wanted to dedicate the first 40 days to HIM! Now my fast was kind of extreme so you don't have to do 40 days.
  The Daniel Fast is where you eat certain types of food for 21 days so you can have a closer relationship with God just like Daniel did in the bible.  Let's get this clear! A fast is not a diet! If you're goal for this fast is to lose weight...you might as well quit. The main goal of fasting is to get an intimate relationship with your Heavenly Father. It is denying your flesh so you can hear more from Him. It's about spending more time reading and studying the Word and also in prayer. In time you will noticed that your body will lose weight, some of your body ailments will disappear. (These are some of the benefits but this is not the goal of fasting).

   My fast started from 6am - 6pm. After 6pm I ate very light vegan food. I mostly ate raw fruits and veggies, oats and nuts. To be honest the fast was kind of hard but you'll get through it with the grace of God! After completing the fast I felt more at peace, full of love joy and kindness for others. My faith in God increased and I also crave more for the Word. The fast doesn't have to be with just food you can fast from Facebook/ Twitter, Internet,television so that you have more time to pray read and study the Word of God! I pray this blesses and encourages you ! Let me know if you're going to start the Daniel Fast!

I provided a list below of the foods to include in your Daniel Fast! Enjoy!

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast