From September 6–26, we’re setting aside 21 days for prayer and fasting to seek God, surrender our will, and align our lives, homes, and church with His. This is not about earning anything from God, but creating intentional space to listen, obey, and prepare our hearts for what He wants to do next.

Types of fasting

In this fast, you consume only liquids—typically water, with light fruit or vegetable juices as needed.

This fast removes specific items from your diet. A common example is the Daniel Fast, which removes meat, sweets, and bread while focusing on fruits, vegetables, and water.

Sometimes called a “Jewish Fast,” this involves abstaining from food for part of the day—such as from sunup to sundown, or from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM.

 

This fast focuses on non-food areas that may be out of balance. Examples include fasting social media, television, entertainment, or other habits that consume time and attention. This is a great option for those unable to fast food.

Some Guidelines
Set reasonable goals for our 21 days of fasting. Consider the following options:

• Fast one meal a day.
• Fast one or two meals per day.
• Fast one or two entire days or more.

If you go completely without food for a full day or longer:

  • Drink plenty of water.

  • Drink some fruit juice for energy.

  • Remember that some medications should not be taken

    without food.

Daniel fast food list

Fruits
Apples, Apricots, Bananas, Blackberries, Blueberries, Cranberries, Raspberries, Strawberries, Cherries, Grapefruit, Grapes, Guava, Kiwi, Lemons, Limes, Mangoes, Watermelon, Nectarines, Oranges, Peaches, Pears, Pineapples, Plums, Tangerines.

Vegetables
Artichokes, Asparagus, Beets, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Celery, Chili Peppers, Cucumbers, Eggplant, Garlic, Ginger Root, Leeks, Lettuce, Cabbage, Spinach, Mushrooms, Onions, Potatoes, Sweet Potatoes, Radishes, Sprouts, Squashes, Zucchini, Tomatoes, Turnips, Yams.

Whole Grains
Whole Wheat, Brown Rice, Quinoa, Oats, Barley, Grits, Rice Cakes, Popcorn.Nuts, Seeds, and Legumes
Sunflower Seeds, Cashews, Peanuts, Sesame, Nut Butter, Peanut Butter, Dried Beans, Pinto Beans, Split Peas, Lentils, Black Eyed Peas, Kidney Beans, Black Beans, Cannellini Beans, White Beans.

Oils and Beverages
Olive, Canola, Grape Seed, Peanut, Sesame, Spring Water, Distilled Water, Other Pure Waters.

Cautions

There are some cautions to consider as you contemplate a food fast. It is wise to consult your doctor before you begin your fast to make sure there are no medical reasons why it would be harmful to radically change your diet short-term or long-term.