Daniel Fast

• “The Daniel Fast is a religiously inspired dietary plan based on the biblical story of Daniel, particularly the book of Daniel in the Old Testament. 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” 

  • Bible Study Tools: What is the Daniel Fast in the Bible? By Bethany Verrett

Abstain from food, social media, etc., during certain times of the day (e.g. from 6am to 6pm)​

Tongue Fast

• ​The Tongue Fast challenges us to monitor our speech and abstain from negative uses of the tongue.

• Tongue Fast scriptures for reflection/meditation:

  • “Do not let unwholesome [foul, profane, worthless, vulgar] words ever come out of your mouth, but only such speech as is good for building up others, according to the need and the occasion, so that it will be a blessing to those who hear [you speak]” (Ephesians 4:29 AMP).

  • “And the tongue is like a fire. It is a whole world of evil among the parts of our bodies. The tongue spreads its evil through the whole body. It starts a fire that influences all of life. The tongue gets this fire from hell” (James 3:6 ICB).

  • “A person might think he is religious. But if he says things he should not say, then he is just fooling himself. His “religion” is worth nothing” (James 1:26 ICB).

  • “Gentle words are a tree of life; a deceitful tongue crushes the spirit” (Proverbs 15:4 NLT).
     

Abstain from meats, fried foods, snacks, soft drinks, coffee, desserts, caffeine, secular radio, movies, television (news only), video games, magazines for 40 days.