The Daniel Fast

I wrote this blog post back in 2014 when I did a week long Daniel fast. As we start a new year, I found this content to be refreshing if you're thinking of starting a fast in 2020.

I'm encountering a new adventure in my life.  I will be doing the Daniel Fast for 1 week starting tomorrow.  Our church is doing a week of Prayer & Fast.

PRAYER:  To connect with God. FAST:  To disconnect with the world.

I chose the Daniel Fast which will includes all vegetables, all fruits, all whole grains, nuts & seeds, legumes, quality oils, and, of course, lots and lots of water.

PERSONAL GOALS:

• #1 To grow closer to God during this week through prayer.

• #2 Experiment and try new things (juices and smoothies).

• #3 Blog daily to track my process and stir up a conversation about it.

Today was prep day.  We heard the message from Pastor Joe this morning, I hand wrote out my list on what my meals would be for the week and then I carefully constructed our grocery list.  We purchased most of the bulk stuff at Costco, and the rest at HEB.  Here is our entire grocery list:

• Frozen Strawberries

• 34 Apples

• Frozen mixed berries

• 1 zucchini

• Almonds

• 1 Cucumber

• Kale

• Blueberries

• 2 Green Apples

• 1 Avocado

• 1 Lime

• Whole Wheat Tortillas

• 7 Pear

• Strawberries

• 6 Oranges

• Granola

• 9+ Bananas

• 15 cups Spinach

• Green Grapes

• 10 Celery

• 5 Lemon

• 4 Carrots

• Popcorn (all natural, no added sugars or ingredients)

• All natural peanut butter

I am all stocked up and ready to go for the week!  It's great to see our fridge totally stuffed with fruits and vegetables.  I also set up a nice "snack station" with fruit that doesn't need to be refrigerated, popcorn and nuts readily available.  This way I don't even need to open our pantry for anything.

If you're going on a fast to start 2020 my prayer is that you seek God first. Let Him guide you and your steps along this transformational experience.