Daystar Church Fast
Focus:
Fasting is a spiritual discipline designed to better connect us with God. In 2010, we hope to deepen our relationship with God and center ourselves on what God is going to do in our church and in our lives this next year. We are praying that hundreds of people will come to faith in Christ this next year and that each family in our church see God’s hand move mightily in their lives.
What:
There are many different ways to fast. Generally speaking, a biblical fast is seen as doing without food items as a sacrifice to grow closer to God. Ways that you may choose to fast are: Liquid Fast (going without food and only having liquids for 21 days); Daniel Fast (a partial fast eliminating certain foods); those with medical conditions may consider giving up something else for this period of time (TV, internet, etc). The main thing to remember is that when we give up something for God, we should always replace it with more time with Him in prayer and worship. The fast is of little value to your spiritual life if you do not focus on your prayer and worship time with God throughout.
Daniel Fast Facts:
There are multiple online resources available on the Daniel Fast. One thing you’ll notice is that there are many ways to do the fast. This is, in part, due to the lack of clarity in the bible as to exactly what Daniel did during his fast. However, to keep it simple, we have included good information and resources to help you. This fast will require preparation as most meals will be made from scratch. We will have some recipes available online.
Resources (recipes, instructions, etc):
www.christ-web.com/missions/farho/daniel-fast
www.danielfast.wordpress.com
www.hacres.com/recipes/recipes.asp
Menu:
The Daniel Fast is a partial fast, which means that we will eliminate some common things from our daily diet, but will have generous options available. We will focus on eating fruits and vegetables that are pure and simple. We have included a list of foods to eat and foods to avoid.*If you have any known medical conditions or suspect such conditions, consult your doctor before beginning the fast.
Foods to Eat
Whole Grains: Brown Rice, Oats, Barley
Legumes: Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas
Fruits: Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Boysenberries, Cantaloupe, Cherries, Cranberries, 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, MustardGreens, Okra, Onions, Parsley, Potatoes, Radishes, Rutabagas, Scallions, Spinach, Sprouts, Squashes, Sweet Potatoes, Tomatoes, Turnips, Watercress, Yams, ZucchiniSeeds, Nuts, Sprouts
Liquids: Water, Unsweetened Soy Milk, Herbal (caffeine free) Tea, Natural Fruit Juice (no added sugar), Honey
Foods to Avoid
Meat, Poultry, Fish, White Rice, Fried Foods, All BreadsCaffeine, Coffee, Tea (including decaf), Carbonated BeveragesFoods Containing Preservatives or AdditivesRefined Sugar or Sugar Substitutes, White FlourMargarine, Shortening, High Fat ProductsDairy (milk, butter, cheese, yogurt, etc.)