Why You Should Consider Doing a Daniel Fast

I’m super excited about starting the Daniel Fast on January 2nd. I’m already dusting off all my fast friendly recipes and getting my mind right.

You: Who gets excited about fasting??!

Me: *raises hand*

And here’s why you that you should too.

I completed my first 21-Day Daniel Fast in January 2007. I’ve done the fast every year since. Each Daniel Fast has been a unique life shifting experience. I’ve grown closer to God and started my year off healthier mentally, physically, emotionally and spiritually. Every year, God honored my sacrifice and I discovered the rewards of true relationship with Him. Fasting has proven to be a natural discipline that can bring supernatural results.

What is a fast?

If you’re not familiar with fasting it’s abstaining from food, activities or entertainment for a period of time to focus on God. There are many different reasons to fast. From receiving guidance, spiritual strength and clarity or as an act of worship, the bible gives us many examples of fasting.

If you haven’t read the biblical book of Daniel, you’re missing out. It’s filled with countless life lessons and D-R-A-M-A. I’m convinced it’s the basis for the HBO smash hit series, Game of Thrones. Don’t believe me? Read this AND this. But I digress.

The Daniel Fast is based on Daniel’s experience in the bible. He was faced with many challenges including being taken captive by a powerful, short-tempered king and forced into interpreting his dreams. Long story short, he was constantly in a high pressured, my-life-is-depending-on-it situation. His weapon to successfully navigate the stress was fasting and prayer (Daniel 1:12; 10:1-2). Lots of biblical heavyweights including Moses, Elijah, Esther and even Jesus used fasting as a vehicle of petition and preparation through seeking deeper intimacy with God.

What are the benefits of the Daniel Fast?

Fasting takes discipline and is obviously a sacrifice. In turn though, it offers spiritual, mental, emotional and physical transformation. Below are just some of the incredible benefits of fasting.

Spiritual Benefits:

• Brings you closer to God
• Provides clarity, direction and guidance
• Helps break bad habits
• Causes reliance on God’s strength
• Increases ability to trust God

Mental & Emotional Benefits:

• Increases peace
• Sharpens mental clarity
• Removes brain fog
• Reduces anxiety
• Elevates mood

Physical Benefits:

• Detoxes the body
• Promotes healthy weight loss
• Increases energy levels
• Improves sleep
• Improves skin health
• Promotes healthy digestion
• Reduces inflammation
• Improves healthy hormonal balance
• Breaks addictions (caffeine, sugar etc)
• Creates healthy habits

Are you starting to see why I’m so excited? The benefits of The Daniel Fast far outweigh the sacrifice.

My Challenge to You:

Join me for the 2019 Daniel Fast, January 2 – 22. Maybe you’re looking for a deeper, more intimate relationship with God. You may need healing from the past. Perhaps you are trying to hear from God on his will, vision or purpose for your life. The Daniel Fast is a great way to get a breakthrough in body, mind and spirit. Consider starting the new year right by discovering the rewards of giving God the first and best of your year.

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