“Ascend” - Acts 1:9-11

Daniel Fast 2025: January 5th – 25th

The Chosen Fast: An Expression of Refreshing

Isaiah 58  

FAST

  • Practice of self-denial 
  • Make your heart acceptable to God
  • A day for a man to afflict his soul

PURPOSE  

  • To loose the bands of wickedness
    • To loose (to open); removal of bondage placed upon a person
    • Release of slaves being held unjustly
    • Freeing ourselves and others from addictions and besetting sins
  • To undo the heavy burdens
    • To solve problems, invite the Holy Spirit’s aid in lifting loads and overcoming barriers that keep us and others from walking joyfully with the Lord
    • To undo the bands of the yoke
  • To let the oppressed go free
    • For revival; soul winning 
    • To identify with people everywhere enslaved literally or by sin
    • To pray to be used of God to bring people out of the kingdom of darkness and into God’s marvelous light 
  • To break every yoke
    • Conquering the mental and emotional problems that would control our lives and returning the control to the Lord  

INTERESTED IN SEEING YOU 

  • Share your bread with the hungry
  • Be hospitable
  • Cover the naked
  • Be available  

The Chosen Fast - Isaiah 58:1-14

The Promises (declare in prayer)

  • My light will break out like the dawn
  • My healing (restoration, new life) will quickly spring forth
  • My righteousness will go before me (leading me to peace and prosperity)
  • The glory of the Lord will be my rear-guard protection
  • I will call, and the Lord will answer
  • I will cry for help, and He will say, "Here I am"
  • My light will rise in darkness
  • My gloom will become like midday
  • The Lord will continually guide me
  • The Lord will satisfy my soul in scorched and dry places
  • The Lord will give strength to my bones
  • I will be like a watered garden
  • Like a spring of water my waters do not fail
  • Word Formed Church will rebuild the deserted ruins of our city
  • Word Formed Church will be known as a rebuilder of walls and a restorer of homes
  • I will take pleasure in the Lord
  • The Lord will make me ride on the high places of the earth
  • The Lord will feed me with the (promised) heritage of Jacob my father (covenant)  

WARNING: DISREGARDED FAST  

On the day of your fasting, you do as you please and exploit all your workers. Your fasting ends in quarreling and strife and in striking each other with fists. You cannot fast as you do today and expect to be heard on high.  

  • Using God’s holy day for personal advantage
  • Fast, but at the same time you bicker and fight
  • Fast, but swing fists
  • Fast and involve yourself in unfair practices
  • Fast, but blame
  • Fast, but gossip about other people’s sins
  • Fast, but won’t help those in need
  • Fast, but your attitude is “business as usual” not honoring God’s day    
Daniel Fast Devotional
21 Days of Bible Verses
  • Read the daily Bible verse 
  • Engage in prayer
  • Worship with our Music Playlist (click link below)
Daniel Fast 2025 Music Playlist

Daniel Fast Food List

(Daniel 10:2-3)

***Special Note*** 

If you have health issues, please be sure to contact your health professional for advice before committing to any fast, including the Daniel Fast. 

The Daniel Fast does not limit the amount of food you eat, but the kinds of food you can eat. It is limited to vegetables, fruits and water.    

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast

All fruits: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned.

All vegetables: These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. 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 and 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 and white beans.

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

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

Other: Unsweetened almond milk, coconut milk, rice milk, or soy milk; herbs, spices, salt, pepper, unsweetened coconut flakes, seasonings, Bragg’s Liquid Aminos, vinegar, soy products and tofu.       

Foods to avoid on the 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, date honey, agave, stevia 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 other foods/ingredients high in fat. 

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

Sunday Allowances: chicken, fish, or turkey (not fried).

Celebration/Business Allowances: Birthday, Anniversary/Work related events.

Daniel Fast-Friendly Restaurants
Click the links below to learn more about each.

Daniel Fast Recipes

During the 21 days…
  • Dietary restrictions
  • 21-day Bible verses
  • Engage in prayer
  • RightNow Media Bible Study
    • Fasting: The Key to Spiritual Victory (click here)
  • Worship music playlist
  • Suggested readings by Susan Gregory:
    • The Daniel Fast 
    • The Daniel Fast Workbook 
    • Your Daniel Fast Journal