Breaking All the Rurals

After the challenge Sunday many of you have asked, what is a Daniel fast? What can I eat? More importantly, what can’t I eat? Cindy and I, began Sunday with a fast from several things, and are believing God for supernatural results in our church, marriage, children, finances and leadership vision. Praying and fasting were not a minority in the scripture, they are found hand in hand. So if you are seeking God for the next 21 days with us here are the basics for the Daniel fast…

Daniel 10:2-3 “During those days, I, Daniel, went into mourning over Jerusalem for three weeks. I ate only plain and simple food, no seasoning or meat or wine. I neither bathed nor shaved until the three weeks were up.” (I am shaving and bathing if anyone was planning on skipping services due to unpleasant order.)

FOODS TO INCLUDE DURING A DANIEL FAST

All fruits.
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon

All vegetables.
These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy.

All whole grains.
including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.

All nuts and seeds.
Including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.

All legumes.
These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans.

All quality oils.
Including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.

Beverages:
spring water, distilled water or other pure waters.

Other:
tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

FOODS TO AVOID DURING A DANIEL FAST

All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.

All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and eggs.

All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.

All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods.

All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives.

All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.

All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.

Beverages:
Including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol.

During this three week period believe God for amazing things. Also pray with us as we take this fast right into BFF Sunday here at BNC.