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Daniel FastIt is important to note that there is more than one way to fast. Daniel did not eat anything he wanted, but he took some food. During Daniel's fast, you are crucifying the flesh, forbidding what your body craves naturally. This will prevent your flesh from dominating your spirit. Instead, your spirit dominates your flesh.
You can go a step further, if you want. You may want to say, "Lord, I'm going to sacrifice some of my time watching television to seek and pray to You." The idea of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, where Daniel did not want to defile himself by taking up royal food and wine. Instead he chose just to eat vegetables and water. Maybe there is something you like to do, but it is always stealing the time and energy you have to seek God. Giving up those things may be more effective than giving up on meat in a "normal" Daniel's fast. Listen to the Holy Spirit and follow His leading, regarding the areas in which He wants you to get rid of. There was an evangelist who decided to give God 10% of his time to pray. He started praying at night when his family has gone to bed. Each night, he prayed for 2hrs and 40min. To do that he had to sacrifice his television time. God has rewarded him with an international ministry. Well, 2hrs and 40min may sound insane to you. How about half an hr a day away from television, games or chatting? Take that time and seek God daily, and expect the Holy Spirit to do great things in your life. Go Back to Spiritual Fasting. Return From Daniel Fast, to Holy Spirit Led Christian.
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