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Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.

Prepare Spiritually
Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).

Steps to complete the Daniel Fast

Step 1: Be Specific
Daniel was not vague in his objection to the Babylonian diet. He defined the problem immediately.
The king’s food was against dietary laws.
Daniel and his friends had vowed against wine.
The king’s food had been offered up to idols/demons.

Step 2: Fast as a Spiritual Commitment
The Daniel Fast involves a spiritual commitment to God. “Daniel proposed in his heart that he would not defile himself” (Daniel 1:8).

Step 3: Reflect Inner Desire by Outer Discipline
Many people have an inner desire for better health, but they can’t discipline themselves to avoid junk food, and other foods that are not good for their health. The physical health you seek from God may be more than an answer to prayer. Your physical health can be linked to any of the following factors:
Your food choices.
The level of your spiritual commitment as reflected in constant prayer during the fast.
Your time commitment. If you determine to fast for a certain time, keep it. For example, if you determine to fast 10 days, don’t stop on Day 9.
Your testimony commitment. Your fast is a statement of faith to God that you want Him to heal your body, and faith is foundational to the Daniel Fast.

Step 4: Pray to Perceive Sin’s Role in Poor Health
Read James 5:13-16:
Sin is something related to the cause of sickness.
Lack of health/healing may be the result of spiritual rebellion.
Lack of health/healing may be due to sin of wrong intake, i.e. drugs, pornography.
Repentance is linked to health according to James.
Elders have a role in healing both spiritual and physical health.
Sick people must desire to be well.
The anointing oil could mean
-Medicine for healing,
-Symbolic of the Holy Spirit, or
-It could be baptism
Prayer alone may not gain healing, faith is the major factor.
In Greek there are several words for “sick”. James uses “Kanino”, which not only includes disease, but also means weak or weary.
Attitude is important. James said, “are there any among you suffering? Let him pray. Is anyone cheerful? Let him sing psalms.”

Step 5: Fast as a Statement of Faith to Others
Daniel was making a statement of faith when he asked for only vegetables to eat and water to drink, then dared the overseer to compare the appearance of the four sons of Israel with the young men who ate the king’s food.

Step 6: Learn the Effects of the Food You Eat
Why are some foods good for us, and other foods not? What does certain food do to your body? If we really knew, there would likely be some things we would never eat again.

Step 7: Yield All Results to God
Daniel said, “as you see fit, deal with your servants” (Dan. 1:13).

Can Children Fast?

What if I make a mistake and ate something, do  need to start again?

For answers to frequently asked questions please visit Jentezen Franklin’s ministry website to view the answers to many Frequently Asked Questions

https://jentezenfranklin.org/fastingpdf

Please drink ALLOT of water to avoid dehydration.

Your body is detoxing therefore, please be aware that:

• your body may go through sugar or caffeine withdrawals and you may experience headaches.
• you may experience fatigue.
• you will notice a sort of coating on your tongue for a few days. It is a sign that the fast is helping your body eliminate toxins.
• too much Juice and not eating enough can cause an acidic reaction in your stomach

Please consult with your doctor if you are experiencing any unusual discomforts.

Although the body is going through a detox there are many benefits to fasting.

Dr. Oda H. F. Birchinger, who supervised more than 70,000 fasts states, “Fasting is a royal road to healing, for anyone who agrees to take it, for recovery and regeneration of the body, mind and spirit.” He goes on to say, “Fasting can heal and help;

• rheumatism in the joints and muscles
• diseases of the heart
• circulation
• blood vessels
• stress-related exhaustion
• skin diseases-including pimples and complexion problems
• irregular menstrual cycles
• hot flashes
• disease of respiratory organs
• allergies such as hay fever
• other eye diseases

When you fast, drink plenty of water!

Water is the great flushing agent in fasting. One of the signs that these toxins and poisons are being eliminated can be seen by the concentration of toxins in our urine. These toxins may be ten times higher than normal when you’re fasting. The urine turns darker because the disease-causing poison and toxins locked in your body because of terrible diets begin to be washed out.

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