PRAYERS – FASTING – SCRIPTURES
Daniel First 10 Days of Lent – Daniel 1:8-14
8 But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine,
and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.
9 Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel,
10 but the official told Daniel, “I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink.
Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age?
The king would then have my head because of you.”
11 Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,
12 “Please test your servants for ten days:
Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.
13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food,
13 Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food,
and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” 14 So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.
During the Daniel Fast, participants typically avoid:
- Meat and animal products: Including beef, poultry, fish, dairy, and eggs.
- Sweeteners: Such as sugar, honey, and artificial sweeteners.
- Leavened bread and processed foods: Participants usually stick to whole grains and avoid leavened bread.
- Solid fats: Avoid fried foods and choose healthier fat sources like olive oil.
- Beverages: Often, participants limit their beverage intake to water and herbal teas.
- The emphasis is on consuming fruits, vegetables, legumes, nuts, seeds, and whole grains. The Daniel Fast is not just about dietary restrictions; it also encourages prayer, meditation, and spiritual reflection.
- The Daniel fast is a partial fast, meaning it does not require the individual to give up all food for a period of time, though some people will abstain from eating before dinner. It is very strict about what foods can be consumed.
- The Bible does not go into great detail about what specifically he ate, though it does say Daniel and his friends consumed vegetables and water. The Daniel fast is built around this knowledge, an understanding of Levitical law, and clean foods.
- SOURCE: https://www.biblestudytools.com/bible-study/topical-studies/whats-the-daniel-fast-and-how-do-you-do-it.html