Daniel Fast

2I Days to Victory and Dominion The Daniel Fast

In those days I, Daniel, was mourning for three full weeks.

I didn't eat any rich foods, no meat or wine entered my mouth, and I didn't put any oil on my body until the three weeks were over. o'Don't be afraid, Daniel," He said to meo "for from the first day that you pu{posed to understand and to humble yourself before your God, your prayers were heard. I have come because of your prayers. Daniel 10: 2 - 3; 12 Who: Every person in the Resurrection Center What: A quest for righteousness in all areas of life.

W)t:Personal Growth in God and Growth within The Resurrection Center

Prayer Times: Small Groups First thing in the morning closest to 5 a.m., Noon andT p.m. for 2l days. More if able depending if you work or not.

Sun: All the congregation in the houses started at 6 a.m.

How; Prayer is the most important, but during the fast, here is the list of Foods to or not to eat.

. All fruits.

Foods to Eat on the Daniel Fast

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

strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon

. All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozlndried, 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

btrt 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

. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar,

water or other pure waters. seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Foods to Avoid on the Daniel Fast

. All meat and animal

. All dairy products

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

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 . All solid fats including

but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips.

shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat.

. Beverages

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

One Example of a Homemade Recipe for the Fast Homemade Dijon Mustard for the Daniel Fast As you probably have discovered, most prepared Dijon mustard includes sugar or another sweetener in its ingredients, deeming it unusable on the Daniel Fast. However, since most of us eat a lot more salads than usual, we want good flavors . . . and adding

Dijon mustard to our salad dressing recipes provides a wonderful, fullflavor. So here is a recipe for Homemade Dijon Mustard! You can make a batch of it and store it for use during the Daniel Fast. lf you want, you can add a little honey to the recipe AFTER the fast, but meanwhile, be blessed with this modified recipe.

Ingredients: 2 cups dry white wine vinegar 1 cup finely chopped onions 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 4 ounces dry mustard 1 tablespoon vegetable oil 2 teaspoons salt Few drops Tabasco

Directions: Combine vinegar, onion and garlic. Heat to boiling and simmer for five minutes. Pour into medium bowl to cool cool. Add dry mustard to a small sauce pan. Now pour the vinegar mixture through a strainer into the saucepan, whisking until very smooth. Heat slowly, stirring constantly until the mixture thickens. Allow to cool and then pour into non-metallic covered container. For best results, chill at last two days before using. This mixture will stay fresh in the refrigerator for several weeks.