Annual fast
Jan 12th- Feb 2nd

Growing together.

Whoever you are, wherever you're from, we can all experience god in a deeper way.

Our annual fast is a sacred time of drawing nearer to God, setting aside distractions so our hearts can become more attentive to His voice. Following the example of the prophet Daniel, we willingly lay down “choice foods” and other comforts — not merely for physical discipline, but to awaken a deeper hunger for the presence of God. As we step away from sugar, processed foods, caffeine, and animal products, we turn our focus toward prayer, scripture, and quiet reflection, inviting God to shape our desires and renew our spirits. This is a season of consecration, self-control, and worship — a time to seek His wisdom, His guidance, and His breakthrough, trusting that while physical benefits may come, the true reward is a closer, more intimate walk with Him.

What to Eat

Foods to eat

Whole Grains
Amaranth, barley, brown rice, buckwheat, bulgur, freekeh, millet, oats, purple rice, quinoa, rye, sorghum, spelt, teff, whole grain pasta, whole wheat, and wild rice.
Beans and Legumes
Black beans, black-eyed peas, cannellini beans, garbanzo beans (chickpeas), great northern beans, kidney beans, lentils, peanuts, pinto beans, and split peas.
Nuts and Seeds
Almonds, Brazil nuts, cashews, hazelnuts, macadamia nuts, nut butters, peanuts (actually legumes but people think of them as nuts), pecans, pepitas (pumpkin seeds), pine nuts, pistachios, poppy seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, soy nuts, sunflower seeds.
Vegetables
All vegetables are allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned).
Fruit
All fruit is allowed (fresh, frozen, dried, juiced, and canned). However, any dried fruit shouldn't contain added sugar (check ingredients to be sure).
Oils
Oils (such as coconut, olive, and sesame, for example) are allowed but should be used minimally. For example, you can sauté foods in olive oil but avoid deep-frying them.
Other
Unleavened bread (whole grain bread made without yeast, sugars, or preservatives. All herbs, spices, and seasonings are allowed, including salt and pepper.
Beverages
Water should be the main beverage on your Daniel Fast. Distilled, filtered, sparkling, spring, and mineral water are allowed as well. Coffee and tea. However, you may have 100% fruit juice on occasion (just don't overdo it).
Recipes: https://topteenrecipes.com/daniel-fast-recipes/

Growth through Prayer

Strengthen your relationship with god through prayer

The focus of the the Fast is prayer. While it’s natural to be concerned about the food list, your priority on the fast should always be calling out to God on behalf of your own needs and the needs of others. 
Devotional Day 1: Setting Your Heart

Scripture: Daniel 1:8 Daniel resolved in his heart before his fast ever began. As you begin, invite God to shape your intentions, not just your habits. 

Prayer: Lord, I set my heart toward You. Help me stay focused and faithful. Amen.

Foods to avoid


  • Animal products
  • Meat (bacon, beef, bison, chicken, lamb, pork, and turkey), fish/seafood, eggs.
  • Added sugar
  • Agave nectar, artificial sweeteners, brown rice syrup, brown sugar, cane juice, corn syrup,
  • honey, malt syrup, molasses, and raw sugar.
  • Yeast
  • Yeast (and, therefore, leavened bread) isn't part of the Daniel Fast. Refined grains
  • White flour and white rice. Only whole grains are allowed on the Daniel Fast. A whole grain product contains the entire grain kernel ― the bran, germ, and endosperm.
  • Processed food
  • Foods that contain artificial flavorings, chemicals, food additives, and preservatives.
  • Deep-fried food
  • Corn chips, French fries, and potato chips. (Baked chips are acceptable if they don't contain restricted ingredients. Check the label for "baked" to be sure.)
  • Solid fats
  • Butter, lard, margarine, and shortening.
  • Chocolate
  • Milk chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, dark chocolate, chocolate syrup, and cacao.
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Energy drinks and Soda