Life in Christ Church
Daniel Fast
21 Days of Prayer & Fasting
January 14 - February 3, 2024
As we begin a new year at Life in Christ Church, we want to make it a priority to seek God first in prayer and fasting. We do this corporately as a church through the 21-day Daniel Fast. Together, we faithfully seek God first, trusting His power alone to create a lasting impact in and through our lives.
Fasting is voluntarily going without food - or any other regularly enjoyed, good gift from God - for the sake of a spiritual purpose. Jesus invites His followers to fast, and we fast in this life because we believe in the life to come. We fast from what we can see and taste, because we have tasted and seen the goodness of God and are desperately hungry for more of Him. So, take a step of faith, pray without ceasing, and watch God move in your life, our church, and the world! (Matthew 6:6-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14, Acts 27:33-37, Nehemiah 9:1-3)
Download our Daniel Fast guide and pray along with us.
Daniel Fast FAQ
What is the Daniel Fast?
The Daniel Fast is a biblically-based partial fast based on two accounts of the prophet Daniel's fasting experiences (see Daniel 1 & 10) and typical Jewish fasting principles. The Daniel Fast eating plan is similar to a vegan diet with additional restrictions. See the Daniel Fast food list at www.daniel-fast.com for a more complete outline of foods to include and foods to avoid.
What food can I eat?
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All fruits and vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, or canned.
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Whole grains. This includes brown rice.
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Nuts & seeds.
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Legumes. These can be canned or dried.
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Quality oils - Olive, canola, grapeseed, peanut, & sesame.
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Other - Tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs, & spices
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Beverages - Water only
What food should I avoid?
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All meat and animal products
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All diary products
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All sweeteners
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All leavened bread, including leavening agents (yeast, baking soda, baking powder)
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All refined and processed foods
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All deep fried foods
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All solid fats (shortening, margarine, lard)
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Beverages that are not water. This includes coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated drinks, energy drinks, and alcohol.
Should I do the fast?
Be sure to consult with your doctor before beginning the fast. If you have health conditions, working conditions, or any situation that prohibits you from fasting, it's okay! There are other ways you can join the fast. Consider fasting from social media, secular music, coffee, or something you feel God wants to you fast from.