Here is the transcript of the video:
Congratulations! You have already finished or you about to complete your Daniel Fast. I hope this has been an amazing experience for you. We are drawing near to God, leaning into Him, and learning about His ways and His truth. What a gift, what a privilege we have.
So, let’s just take a few minutes and learn about how to complete your Daniel fast so that you can do it in a way that is still good for your body, good for your spirit, and good for your soul.
The first thing we’re going to look at is the food. Now, your body is in a very clean state. Your physical body is doing really well. You have eliminated all the sweeteners, all of the processed food, all of those chemicals, all the caffeine. So, now, when you’re going to enter into typical life, daily life, you want to make a couple of decisions.
First of all, are there some dietary changes you want to make? Have you felt so good, the pains are gone, the energy is higher, your body is feeling better. So, maybe there are some things that you want to make part of your lifestyle. Maybe you want to be eating vegan-style meals more often. Think about that. Think about the foods that you want to continue eating, the plan, the eating plan that you want to stay on.
And then, what are those foods that you want to bring back into your diet, into your eating plan. So, if you plan to have meat again and have caffeine again and maybe limited amounts of sweets, make sure that you reintroduce those foods slowly. The first day that you finish your fast, that’s not when you want to go eat the big steak or the big hamburger or go dive into all those potato chips or have that big tall mocha coffee because your body will react violently against that. So, make sure you introduce those foods slowly, a small amount of meat, a small cup of coffee to see how your body reacts.
But then, the main thing is remembering, your body is really happy with the way you’ve been treating it over these last 21 days. And so, what do you want to be doing about that? And I know, I do a bit long teaching in Choose Life Now about how you develop a lifestyle of health. Well, your body is the Temple of God’s Holy Spirit. You’re being called as the caretaker of His temple. So, now that you have been on the Daniel Fast for 21 days, caring for God’s temple is a way that is pleasing to the temple and therefore pleasing to Him, what are the ways that you want to continue doing that. It doesn’t mean that you have to continue staying on the Daniel Fast style of eating the whole time. But you want to be eating clean, you want to be making sure that you’re nourishing that body with what it needs so that it can act and operate in an optimal way.
So, then the next thing we want to look at is your soul. What are those life lessons that you have learned while on the Daniel Fast? What are the things that God has taught you? You have been in a position of surrender, or you’re moving into surrender, surrendering more of who you’re to who God is. So, take some time and think about what lessons did you learn on the fast, what are those things that God spoke to you about? And again, you want those to become part of your daily life. You want to learn those lessons and have them be part of you, those habits. What are the habits that you developed, being in God’s Word, that were feeding your spirit, feeding your soul? So, think about that. Take a few minutes and just write maybe three or four or five of those things down that you want to continue to do.
And then finally, being in God’s Word, feeding your Spirit, consuming the bread of life is an ongoing way. What are the routines? What are the habits? What are the things that you did during the Daniel Fast so that you were in God’s Word more often, more consistently? And make this a habit. A habit is something that we practice and we do, but you want to make it part of your lifestyle, just part of what you do. Feeding your spirit, being in God’s Word on a continual basis so that you can indeed be in His will and be growing in Him on an ongoing basis.
So, I hope this has been helpful to you. The Daniel Fast is a wonderful way of drawing near to God, really looking at tour whole being, your spirit, your soul, and your body, and then bringing it under Him, surrendering yourself to Him so that He has control and He truly can be the Lord of your life.
In Faith Driven Life, we have many other programs, and so, I’ve had lots of emails saying, “Susan, now what? We want to make sure that we’re continuing on.” So, keep watching your emails and we’ll be introducing more things to you about how to live a life of faith. So, again, this is Susan Gregory. Be blessed and I hope the very best for you as you continue growing in the love and knowledge of Jesus Christ.
Did I miss something in this years fast? I was looking forward to your message “ resting in him”. In the past, I always followed your daily messages and was so disappointed. Was I suppose to register for those messages? I didn’t need to take advantage of your special offer because I have several of your books. Is there a way I can listen to those messages?
Hi Stephanie,
We just registered you for the Daniel Fast Daily Devotional series. Also, you can check out the YouTube Channel where you’ll find a lot of teachings!
Be blessed!
Thank you, Susan. Your messages are so inspiring and such an anchor… keeps me on course. You truly have a gift in sharing and teaching Gods word.
Praise God, Stephanie.
Thank you so much. I appreciate your loving words of encouragement. I hope your fast has been a blessing to you as you draw nearer to the Lord.
Be blessed, dear one.
I’m almost at the end of my Daniel fast and am so grateful for God guiding me into this fast. Thank you very much for your suggestions on how to end the fast and to think about those habits and what we have learned during this fast as maybe keeping them as a lifestyle. Thank you again for your faithfulness and your labor of love for the Master!
I’m almost at the end of my Daniel fast and am so grateful for God guiding me into this fast. Thank you very much for your suggestions on how to end the fast and to think about those habits and what we have learned during this fast as maybe keeping them as a lifestyle. Thank you again for your faithfulness and your labor of love for the Master! Honestly, fast used to be almost a curse word to me (shows the condition of my heart, right?) I’m so grateful for God’s love and patience.
Blessings to you, Annie. I’m so very happy for you.
I think of the fast as a “retreat with my God.” I love the time of focused learning and separation unto Him.
Be blessed in all you do, and thank you for the lovely message.
I’m a Christian for twenty years I didn’t know about the Daniel fast ,I was on YouTube and it pops ,so I was amazed about it , so I tried Daniel fast for ten days what an experience ,giving time on God’s word and listening to your teachings ,Glory to God
God is so good when He leads us directly to what will do us good and bless our lives. Thanks for your post, and I’m so happy you had a successful fasting experience.
Be blessed.
Thank you so very much for the Scriptures you send me during my Daniel Fast. They kept me going and help me have self-control on my DF.
I thank God for using you for my spiritual growth and continue to be a blessing to others.
Thank you, dear one, for your lovely blessing.
I’m so thankful that God has used me to touch your life so you can draw nearer to Him. He is so very good and loves you more than you can ever measure.
Be blessed as you draw closer to God each day.
This is my fifth year on the Daniel Fast journey of faith. I open each year with this experience which has given me breakthrough in different situations in my life with my family, work, and personal achievement. I can truly testify to this experience. Every year, I am renewed and my mind is transformed. My life changed much since 2015. I have been restored at work, my marriage was saved, I have been comforted spiritually, and I have grown a lot in spiritual knowledge and wisdom.
I will surely recommend this experience to all.
A memorable journey of faith that reminds me that with faith in God I can do anything because all things are possible.
I thank God for inspiring you (Susan Gregory) for sharing this spiritual journey with so many people. May God continue to bless you and your family.
Yeah! I am so happy for you Lois. Our amazing God is so very eager to work in our lives. He promises to do His part. We need only to do ours, which is to believe and trust Him.
Growing in Christ is always an invitation that our Lord offers us. And you have accepted His invitation. And your testimony gives us a hint of the way He’s blessed you. Praise God. He is so very good.
Thanks for your message. You inspire!
Today I am on my last day of my first Daniel First and its awesome.God help me to do this often.
Dear Pauline,
God is so very good. Spending focused time with Him opens us to His blessings, revelations, and love!
I’m so glad your fast has blessed your heart and soul.
Dear Susan,
It has been an intense and rewarding 3 weeks and even as the practical aspect of the DF comes to an end for me on Sunday 27, this piece is quite instructive for me, going forward. I have to acknowledge that your daily communications were truly inspiring and the spiritual connection I had with the mind of God through the Word has been extraordinary, opening up His Heart to me and revealing knowledge that hitherto was mysterious. My study of the Word has taken on new heights giving me a new understanding. That, to me, has been amazing on this journey and my deep desire is to delve deeper into this new found comprehension! I have not been too consistent with the Faith Academy modules and I plan to devote a week of every month forthwith to keep the DF as I follow up on the Rest in Him Resources. Please join me and intercede for my country Nigeria as we enter into a most critical time in our journey on the democratic process and let us continue to thank God for the victory of God over the situation unfolding in our land. God will use His wisdom and the willing brethren in Nigeria to confound any device of the wicked one and Justice and His glory will reign in the land.
Hello Longonfa,
I praise God that we get to hear and learn from our brothers and sister in Christ from around the world. Yes, have prayed for you and I encourage everyone reading this message to offer a prayer at this very moment for Nigeria and God’s justice to reign.
Be blessed and thank you for your encouraging message.
Dear Susan,
God is the Master Teacher.. and you my friend are his disciple and share the good news of the gospel. While I have participated in the Daniel Fast the past three years now, this year was very different. I have learned so much from you. I have learned so much from God the past 21 days. My purpose this year was completely aligned with your lessons in my search for God’s rest and peace in my heart. I thurst for God’s wisdom and understanding of His word and He is opening my eyes and my heart to receive it, really receive it. My prayer times with the Lord the past 21 days have been heartfelt, open and honest. For the first time, I am truly experiencing the peace of the Father, rest, a stronger faith, trust and belief in His promises. My daily prayer throughout the day (i must have prayed this 100 times a day) is; “God shows me the right path; point out the road for me to follow. Lead me by your truth and teach me, guide my steps. For my hope is in you all day long.”
God has answered my prayer. I will continue to pray this prayer every day and continue down the path in my journey in faith, walking in the Spirit. Peace and rest be with you, dear Susan.
Love you girl! Suzanne from Sunny Florida 🙂
Dearest Suzanne,
I am so happy (and honored) that you were in our Rest in Him community of believers for your Daniel Fast. Our God has so much for us and I can tell you are tapping into His truth in a deeper and more profound way. His blessings are stunning and available to anyone who believes.
I’m delighted that God has used me to touch your and others who have a deep desire to live for and in Christ. We are all growing together and my heart is full as I hear your heart in this lovely message. Suzanne, I am delighted for you. Your life and faith will continue to grow as you remain in Him.
Yeah, God! We are so blessed by Him!
Thank you, my dear friend in Christ!
Hi Susan,
Today is the final day of the Daniel Fast. It has not been easy, the evil one went all out on me. But I stood my ground and did not quit the fast. May all the glory be given to our God for strengthening me.
May God continue to bless you for using you to teach us about His truth. I am dipping into His Word to get it deeply rooted in me. I am on my way with His Revelation Knowledge Faith. Thank you, Susan.
Much love
Ghislaine
Thank you, Ghislaine, for your lovely blessing and for sharing your experience with me and all who ready your testimony.
Our God is so very good and eager for His children to know Him better and better. I’m so glad you’re on that path!
Be blessed, sweet one.
Hello Susan, I followed the Daniel Fast along with you and others. I really appreciate joining with others as we seek God.
Last year I was able to see and participate in the lessons. This year I didn’t see any lessons or hear any videos, but I stayed on course.
I love God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit.
Even though from day one I was being attacked by the enemy, God saw me through. Many times I wanted to give up, but I called on several prayer warriers for prayer. They prayed for me and said don’t give up.
I did NOT give up. Glory to God!
I love joining with you and others around the world as we Fast and Pray.
Thank you, Susan Gregory and May God richly Bless you for your Mission!
Dearest Joanna,
You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. 1 John 4:4
I am very happy for the strength that you used and received during your Daniel Fast. So often when we make spiritual advances, the enemy will fight back. It seems that’s what was happening to you. Please know that because of Christ, the enemy is a defeated foe. He is under your feet. And he has no right to hurt or harm you. Expect many blessings, dear one. God has you!
Thank you for your message and your sweet blessing.
Siyabonga (thank you) Mama Susan, for the daily word that kept us going. We speak God’s blessing upon your life. The world needs a lot of people like you. Love you lots, Mama
Dear Thoko,
Thank you so much for your lovely and loving message. I am blessed and touched by your encouragement.
Be blessed and know that I give God praise that I’ve been an instrument for Him.
Hi Susan ,
Thank you for being my beacon of faith. I am finishing my Daniel Fast with a 1 day dry fast. I read all of Daniels chapters. My understanding was so focused & elevated. What an amazing God we serve. May you be blessed Susan for the wonderful coaching.
Thank you, Pastor.
Yes, our God is stunningly amazing! More than we know . . . yet, we get to discover as we continue to seek Him.
Blessings to you, man of God. Thank you for your kind words.
Hi Susan,
Wow what an awesome journey, I am giving God praise for calling you to educate and encourage the body of Christ. I have done the Daniel Fast before, but this time I felt God presence with me every step of my journey. I needed to focus on God, so I can draw closer to Him. I downloaded Bible Gateway audio bible and listened to the Word of God; powerful. I am going to continue being intentional about reading and listening to God’s Word. I was also seeking God for restored health for several close friends and my brother. I believe I am going to witness the manifestation of my prayers.
My body is feeling clean and I intent to continue with feeding whole and clean foods into my body. God is good, giving Him thanks and praise.
Praise God, Patricia.
I am so very happy for you! God is so very good and longs for us to go deep with Him so we can be His light in the world. His truth is filling you and nourishing your soul. So lovely.
Be blessed as you continue to grow in the love and knowledge of our Lord.
Thank you Susan for the daily devotionals and all your encouragement and help along the way. It is such a positive experience completing the Daniel Fast and drawing so much closer to God. I am feeling really good about my accomplishment with just one day to go.
Dearest Bob,
I am so thankful you joined the fast with me this year. You have been a sweet blessing. Thank you for opening your heart and allowing the love of Christ to flow through you!
Be blessed, my friend. I hope the very best for you!
Thank you, Susan, for being so patient and kind because of you I’m almost finished the Daniel Fast. Temptation was so high for these last 18 days 3 more days to go, but God has seen me through it all I’ve learned a lot, about quieting my spirit and listening for God’s answers, I feel much better in my body, I’m glad you said something about coming off the Daniel Fast don’t go back to eating all the stuff right away I’m glad you said that because I was planning on having a big Feast on Tuesday lol, thank you, Susan, you have blessed me with your encouraging words I pray that God keep you in perfect peace so that you may continue doing what God calls you to do, bless you, _ Pamela.
Dearest Pamela,
You have blessed my heart today, dear one. I am so happy for you. You have been nourished by the Lord in spirit, soul, and body during your fast. Hold on to the lessons you’ve learned. They are all gifts.
Be blessed as you continue to grow in God’s amazing love for you. Know for sure that you are His treasure.
Hi Susan,
Thank you for the daily inspiration and encouragement during the Daniel Fast. Our church is participating in the fast and the focus has been on prayer. This is my first time doing the Daniel Fast and I really did not think I could do it. I know God helped me to have self-control which I have always struggled with. I have one more day to go and I’m so glad I chose to do it.
Hi Michele,
Yeah! I am so happy for you. Especially because you discovered that you do have self-control through the spirit. Continue to submit to the Lord and rely on Him to fill you with His love, mercy, and grace.
Be blessed in all you do!
I only lasted 12 days! My friends came over, and the coffee smelled so good- I gave in. Trying not to beat myself up, but am realizing- I need to start again- and be free from all addictions! Thank you for your wisdom, knowledge and encouragement along the way. 12 days is a start. I did the Daniel Fast for 40 days in 2014 and lead my dad to the Lord during that time and saw many other miracles!!! God bless you and your ministry!
Debbie
Hi Deborah,
Yes, go again! Because as you know, the Lord has so much for you!
I encourage you to read this post: What Should You Do if You Quit or Break the Daniel Fast? I think it will give you some valuable insights.
Be blessed on your fast.
Thank you, Susan, for the emails with scriptures almost every day, you kept me going. I am about to finish my Daniel fast on Sunday. My prayers have been answered.
Hey Josh!
I’m so glad for you. God is good. I hope this is your launch into more with God. He loves you so very much!
Be blessed and thanks for your post.
Thank you very much, Susan, for this amazing experience and for words of encouragement every day. This has made the 21-day journey much encouraging and beneficial.
You are so very welcome, Benedicta.
I am truly blessed by the Lord who called me to this work in 2007. He is so very good and loves us more than we can measure.
Be blessed as you continue your journey with Him.
I want to first thank God for allowing me to endure this fast thus far it was very challenging with circumstances that came along the way all we could do was operate in faith. My husband was sick the whole time but we pressed our way through the devil came every which way he could but we never gave up for I know it’s a blessing in the pressing. My husband was in the Er on yesterday and our grandson was also in Er at another hospital you see when I say the devil came every which way he could he did but it didn’t altered our faith walk with God nor did it altered our fast and through it all our our prayers were answered. Thank you Lord Jesus for the peace and the strength that you given us and that we’re making it by the grace of God for this we say Hallelujah and Amen!!! Susan we thank God for you and our prayer is that you be blessed as you continues to bless others.
Blessings to you, Marie.
I’m so happy for you and your husband. The Word says that God rewards those who diligently seek Him. Truly, that has been your experience during your Daniel Fast. Remember, the devil is a defeated foe. Christ is the Conqueror and you, as a citizen of heaven, has access to all He gained for us.
Thanks for your wonderful message of “the good fight of faith” that you’ve practiced.
Blessings to you, dear one.
Hi Susan, I just want to thank you for life’s lessons and making it a bit easier to do the Daniel Fast with your inspirational and teaching methods. My wife and I complete our Daniel Fast on the 31st of January, thanks once again. Kind regards Dayen Govender
Thank you, Dayen.
I am so very blessed by God to have this call from Him. I so appreciate your encouraging words. And I’m delighted that you and your wife are experiencing a successful fasting experience.
Be blessed!
Hi Susan,
after the fast do we still have access to the faith academy. I have not managed to go through the resources. thinking of starting another 21 days
Yes, Folake.
All of the courses and the material never expires. So you’re welcome and encouraged to continue learning and growing in Christ as you use the Rest in Him package.
Thank you for this. Gave so many things to think about. I want to make sure that I protect God’s temple by making the right choices. This is the most consistent I have been and I have seen God really work.
I was wondering how to come off the fast and this was perfect.
God bless you Susan for blessing me with the knowledge that I needed.
Hi Keenya,
I am so happy for you. God loves you so very much and He wants you to know Him more and more.
We grow bit-by-bit and step-by-step. That’s our “walk in the Spirit.” So much good news that you are experiencing growth and increase.
Be blessed, dear one.
The DF started at sunrise on the 6th and ends on the 27th-at sunrise or sunset?
Hi Renee,
Sunset.
Be blessed.
I have a couple more days to go, but my experience has been remarkably enhanced Spirit, soul and body. Since coming upon with you Susan several years ago, my life has changed. Thank God for using you and your willingness.
Thank you so much for your lovely message, Gladys. God is so very good and I am thankful beyond words that He called me to this teaching ministry in 2007.
I hope the best for you as you continue to grow in the love and knowledge of Jesus. He has so much for us and He truly wants us to be shining examples for Him in this dark and troubled world.
Shine for Him, Gladys! You are a star!
Much love, Susan