Daniel Fast Day 1

So, today was Day 1 of the Daniel Fast.

The fast that I am following is according to the book written by Susan Gregory, "The Daniel Fast." Susan was inspired by God to write about this plan as a way of fasting. She writes in her book, "Fasting is a powerful spiritual discipline designed by out Creator to draw us closer to Him, and the Daniel Fast is an experience for your whole person: body, soul, and spirit."  Just reading that sentence in the introduction portion of the book settles any anxious thoughts. At least it did that for me.

I have to say, I do feel different physically at the end of my day today, partially due to eating cleaner foods. I feel far less "full" and completely satisfied. I do not crave the sweets as I may have before: Nutter Butters, Cookie Dough Ice cream (or let's face it, most any flavor as long as it's ooey and gooey), pie, brownies, etc...)  As I was sitting down reflecting after dinner at around 8pm, I really wondered if anything had happened today, in my heart or my mind, etc. After all, I thought, it's just the first day.  Am I too hopeful that anything should change on day 1? The thing is, something did change inside. I"m actually full and satisfied, not over-full or bloated from stuffing my face. I have to thank the Almighty and his Holy Spirit for that.

In case you are wondering what I ate today, here is my menu below:

All of my food was prepared in my kitchen from something grown or mildly produced (flour and oat bran is milled, etc.):



Breakfast:
Oat bran (Bob's Red Mill Organic)
Diced organic apple (bag of organic apples from Aldi)
Cinnamon
Caraway seed
Raisins or sunflower seeds (optional - I forgot to add sunflower seeds but I plan to tomorrow)

Snack:
2 rice cakes
Organic peanut butter (no sugar or sweetener added)
Black bean hummus
Carrots and cucumbers

Lunch:
Homemade veggie barley soup

Dinner:
Had the barley soup again because I really did love it earlier today.
Had just made the Chapattis (Indian flat bread), so I got to enjoy some of those with the soup.

And of course, plenty of water.

I am looking forward to the remaining 20 days of this fast and of the changes about to take place in my heart and soul and spirit.

Amen!

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Teri

Daniel Fast Prep

After much considering, praying, reflecting, I have decided to do a 21 day Daniel Fast.  I am new to fasting so would love to hear your experiences with the fast - this one or any others you have enjoyed.

Prepping for Day one through probably day three took place the last 2 days.

I decided to start on the Daniel Fast for Spiritual Connection, Self Control, and Weight Loss.  I purchased the book called The Daniel Fast by Susan Gregory.  It arrived over the weekend and I will be using the guide throughout the fast.  I am very excited to see where God would meet me and where he will take me.

I've done a Daniel Fast before in 2012 but with my church and for 40 days.  This one, however, was not guided - as we were free to choose the type of fast and how we would set ourselves up on and with it - and may have allowed for some foods which are not really to be eaten for these 21 days.

I will let you know the outcome of day 1 tomorrow!!

Here I go!

Please share your fasting experiences in the comment area below. I'd love to hear your ideas and of your breakthroughs.

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Be Blessed!

 

Teri