What? Hollywood and the Daniel Fast? That seems to be an unlikely pairing, right?
Well, not when the reasons the story has hit all the news feeds is because of a man of God, who happens to be a famous actor, has started his New Year with extended prayer and fasting using the Daniel Fast.
Chris Pratt is an American film and television actor. He’s best known for his television role as Andy Dwyer and Parks and Recreation (2009), and his notable film roles in Moneyball (2011), The Five-Year Engagement (2012), Zero Dark Thirty (2012), Delivery Man (2013), and Her (2013). In 2014, he played the leading man of two of the year’s biggest films: he voiced Emmet Brickowoski, in The Lego Movie (2014), and starred as Peter Quill / Star-Lord in Guardians of the Galaxy (2014). In 2015, he headlined the sci-fi thriller Jurassic World (2015), the fourth installment in the Jurassic Park.
And now he’s joined others in his church for the Daniel Fast.
The great news for all of us in this community is that the news outlets are all linking to this site and quoting the truths about the fast from here. Some are referring to the fast as a diet, a common error when people don’t understand spiritual fasting. But I’m thankful that God is getting the glory as He is raised up and many may be inspired to look to Him and Christ’s amazing love.
Lou Engle called a global Jesus fast from 03/01/ – 04/09/2019 – I am day 2 of my Jesus fast and I have already failed day 1 due to caffeine headache – I was very nauseous and my head was in severe pain, I ended up leaving work early. I tried to take my authority and sever the strongholds that were keeping me from getting past this awful headache and I did not succeed. I will not condemn myself due to this failure because this failure is not going to keep me from getting closer to God.
Hi Dianne,
It’s very likely that you were experiencing withdrawals from caffeine. Drink plenty of water, eat foods rich in potassium, and be kind to yourself. If this is the case, next time wean your body off caffeine and sugar before you begin your fast.
Be blessed.
So happy to see God working in men (Pratt) and women (Daigle) in entertainment. To God be the Glory!!
I started my fast on Friday and am praying through the headaches and low energy. I know God is going to do great things!
Praise God, Jill.
I hope the best for you on your fast.
This is so good, I’m sure people will be curious about this Daniel fast.
Especially as it comes from someone in the public eye.
Thank God that there is a man willing to stand up and tell the world of his love for God.
Yes, I so agree. Chris Pratt is experiencing his transformation in Christ, as we all are. His is more under the spotlight. I’m so thankful that God is being lifted up.
This is my first experience with the Daniel Fast. After a week or so of minimal preparation before the fast began, the miracles started within 10 hours of our official start time. In this first week I have experienced profound purging of burdens along with the physical purge and profound healing that I didn’t even know I needed. Praise and gratitude to our almighty Lord. I’m looking forward to the miracles of the next two weeks of this amazing experience.
Hi Jeanine!
Love your message and the powerful testimony of God’s goodness. He is so very good and abundant with His love, care, blessings, and direction for us.
I am so happy for you. Thanks for your post. God is so very good.
Be blessed on your fast!
This is my first experience with the Daniel Fast. After a week or so of minimal preparation before the fast began, the miracles started within 10 hours of our official start time. In this first week I have experienced profound eradication of burdens along with the physical cleansing and profound healing that I didn’t even know I needed. Praise and gratitude to our almighty Lord. I’m looking forward to the miracles of the next two weeks of this amazing experience.
I am so glad that God is answering prayers that someone can honor God in Hollywood. The Daniel fast is relevant for everyone at the beginning of every year. God heal me from breast cancer. Thanks, Miss Susan for reaching out to me.
Yes, Rita! God is so good. I’m thankful for the reach that Chris’s short Instagram message generated.
Hope the best for you on your fast.
I agree. I am going to do the diet starting tomorrow. Met Chris a few times and he was always genuine and friendly. Glad he is doing this publicly.
Hey Reuben,
So glad you’re with us.
Chris had it right: the Daniel Fast is extended prayer and fasting. Biblical fasting is to restrict food for a spiritual purpose.
The media interpreted fasting as a diet, which it’s not in this case.
I hope you’ll “fast” with us and not “diet.” 🙂
The Daniel Fast has many health benefits, but the primary purpose and the biggest benefit is getting to know God, His Word, and ourselves better.
Be blessed! And thanks for your post!
I 100% agree. I love the Daniel Fast and connection to God.
It is a blessing to hear of those that are in the public’s eye talking about God and the things that they do to draw closer to God. I pray that this will cause others to want to enquire about the meaning of the Daniel Fast, sometimes it only takes one person to start a move. Glory be to the name of the Lord. This is my third year with the Daniel Fast and I got involved because of Susan. Thanks Susan
Hi Connie,
Thanks for your post. We are so blessed, right? We serve an amazing God and He wants our lives to be amazing to bring Him glory. We are His light in the world. Shining for Christ is such a lovely blessing.
Be blessed on your fast.
Wow! Praise God
The first time I did the Daniel Fast, I learned about the chemicals/preservatives that were in frozen dinners and also how much diet coke was messing up my body! I had a headache for 24 hours of detox! I stopped drinking soda years ago and also quit eating frozen lean cuisine meals. I look and feel better now! All thanks to the Daniel Fast!
Hey Michael,
Thanks for your post. Yes, the Daniel Fast serves as a “classroom” for so many lessons, including learning about food and its effect on our body. So happy for you! God is good!
Be blessed as you continue to grow in the love and knowledge of Christ.
Great that’s inspiring especially I like the bit where he says ” the name you have to lose….shame…” It’s my prayer that we can all lose that name for the glory of of God. May God continue to direct all of you brethren as we stay focused on this prayer &fast. Ann
This is an awesome experience,starting the year with the Lord,we are looking forward into a bright 2019 overcoming all the obstacles along the year,To God be the glory.
Praise God! He has so much for us!
I hope the best for you on your fast.
Glory to God! I started the fast on 2 January, it has not been easy but I’m grateful for the Spiritual benefit!
Hi Miriam,
Praise God for the spiritual insights you are learning as you lean into God and His Word.
Know for sure that you are His precious child and He has countless blessings for you.
Be blessed on your fast!
Starting my first 21 Day Fast this coming Sunday. Excited to see what God is going to do??✝️??
I started Monday and it is day 5- the aches are going away and I am feeling so blessed by the Lord, in little and small things. Had lunch with a friend, brought my own DF mustard vinaigrette dressing to eat on my (restaurant bought) salad and stuck to the fast!! Thanks Susan, I am all in! I love the theme- Rest in Him. and I have been!! In Joy!
Thanks, Debbie. God is so very good! And our pleasure is to experience even more of Him when we fast.
Be blessed, dear one!
WOW! That’s awesome news Susan! Our God be praised for the glorious things He is doing and how He will be magnified in ALL the earth! This is a phenomenal year for manifestations of the GLORY of GOD.
Yes, very thankful. God is so very good!
Great to see that God is getting the Glory
Amen!
I’m so excited to see that Pratt loves the lord, that he isn’t ashamed to tell the world he is Daniel Fasting and praying. We need more Christians that are entertainers to join him in this Fast. I’ve Daniel Fast for 4 years in a row. When you Fast ant pray, you give all yourself to God. Your mind and spirit is renewed. You meditate on Gods word.
I so agree, Marion!
He’s an outspoken man of God. Blessed and blesses others!
I’m so excited to see God being uplifted in the entertainment industry. This my 4th year Daniel fasting and praying. I hope to see more entertainers that Christians come and join Pratt in the Daniel Fast. God is good!
We started the Daniel Fast on January 1, 2019. Laying aside every weight that slows us down spiritually, emotionally and physically.
Praise God!
Be blessed on your fast!
Hi Susan I started the fast Monday the 7th still going strong please pray for me .
Praise God. I’m so happy for you as you’re leaning into God!
Be blessed on your fast.
Wow! I am estatic… maybe next year Americans can participate in the Daniel fast and pray for the state of our nation.
Amen to that!
Amen!