Hello, my friend . . .
First, I want to wish you a Happy New Year! I hope you’re looking forward to what’s ahead for you. And I know for sure that if you’re committed to Christ and His ways it will be good. That good life is ours as members of God’s family.
Second, I want to lift some pressure from you if you’re feeling rushed or perhaps even defeated. Maybe you really want to begin the New Year with the 21-day fast, but you’re not ready. You haven’t prepared. And you feel apprehensive about jumping into the experience when you’re not sure what to do.
Breathe. It’s all okay. Here is what I encourage you to do so you won’t miss out on this powerful way to start your New Year drawing nearer to God and growing in your faith.
One: Plan a day to start. You can even start today or tomorrow if you follow the advice that follows. There is no hard a fast rule that you have to begin your New Year Fast on a specific day. So plan a day that works for you. That’s totally ok.
Two: Plan two are three days of really simple meals. Make a big pot of soup. I encourage you to find where you can purchase Bob’s Red Mill soup mixes. They are easy to make, totally Daniel Fast compliant, and very good for you. Also, make a pot of brown rice. Buy some veggies to saute. And some oatmeal or muesli with some unsweetened plant-based milk. Easy-peasy. You can do this, ~Contact.FirstName~. Please embrace this truth: the Daniel Fast is NOT about the food. It’s about being with your Lord. Keep your meals simple.
Three: Meet with your Lord. Open your heart to Him and identify a purpose for your fast. Is there a relationship that needs healing? Do you have financial pressures? Is there a loved one who needs your prayer? Do you want to learn how to better hear from God? What needs do you have? Your Father loves to help you. So, define a purpose for your fast.
Four: Start weaning your body off caffeine so you can avoid the excruciating headaches, leg cramps, and debilitating fatigue. Even if you decide to start the fast tomorrow give yourself some grace and begin while you’re weaning from the caffeine.
I hope this helps you if you want to receive the priceless benefits that extended prayer and fasting gives . . . but you also know you’re not quite ready. Get ready not. It’s okay. And then begin.
Come to Me is the name of the Daniel Fast I will lead for the New Year. I would be honored and blessed for you to join me. My number one goal is to lead you in three weeks of inspired teachings so you can grow in your faith, fall deeper in love with your Lord, and learn more about the amazing life you can have as you give more of who you are to all of who God is.
Jesus has rest for you, ~Contact.FirstName~. He offers His rest. He wants you to have His peace. And He wants you to receive comfort, security, and confidence in His love.
In Come to Me, I will guide you on a successful fasting experience.
- You’ll have all the recipes you need to prepare your simple meals.
- I’ll teach you about biblical fasting and how it can be a life-changing and faith-building experience for you.
- The series of video lessons you’ll use each week will help you love Jesus more, trust Jesus more, and learn how to come to Jesus and be in His presence.
- You’ll receive daily devotionals to feed your soul and encourage you.
- Each Saturday I’ll host LIVE online gatherings where I’ll teach, and you can also ask questions you may have about your faith and your fast.
- And I’ll also teach you how to complete the fast with success.
Join Come to Me
I hope you’ll join with me and others as we give good riddance to 2020 and begin 2021 with our eyes on Christ and our hearts open to the love, care, peace, rest, and direction only He can give.
Be blessed, and I would be honored to have you join me on the fast.
I didn’t receive the book I purchased for Daniel Fast paid $27.
Hi Jackee,
You purchased the Come to Me online course, which you access in the Faith Driven Life Academy. Out tech team just checked and you have accessed the course. So perhaps there has been some confusion. There are several eBooks included in the course, but not any physical books. I hope this clears things up.
Be blessed on your fast.
I would love to complete Daniel fast with success
A friend asked if soy was permitted and I could not answer. I know soy beans are permitted. I figured she was thinking about Tofu as she is a vegetarian. I googled Tofu and it came up in an article that the answer was yes, and it was under “other”, but the link no longer worked. Must be an old list of yours because it is no longer on the list.
“Soy products, such as tofu, are also allowed on The Daniel Fast, as long as they aren’t made with any additives. Nuts & Seeds : All nuts and seeds are allowed, as long as they are raw or dry-roasted without salt.
What is The Daniel Fast? | Cooking Light
http://www.cookinglight.com/eating-smart/nutrition-101/what-is-the-daniel-fast
Do you agree?
I don’t want to buy it if not really true.
Hi Maria,
Soy is allowed. The key is to look at the ingredients if considering a product that includes soy, such as soy milk, tofu, etc. The ingredients should be plant-based and free of sweeteners and chemicals.
Nuts, whether roasted or with salt added, are fine. They need not be raw.
Study the list of ingredients in the food products you choose. Make sure the ingredients comply with the Daniel Fast food guidelines.
Be blessed on your fast.
Hello, I will be starting the fast on Monday, I wanted to do the 21 days to the end of January. This will be my first time doing the Daniel fast. I just came across your website and I hope I am still receive the daily devotionals.
Hi Constance.
You can register for the Daniel Fast Daily Devotions by hovering over the Free & Helpful Resources link above and then clicking on Your Daniel Fast Recourses.
Be blessed on your fast.
Hello Susan,
I have paid for the Daniel fast come to me but did not received the materials. I did the registration but yet to receive the information.
Please advise.
Thanks,
Karen
Hi Karen,
I just checked and your email address had an error, so you weren’t receiving anything. We will get everything updated. You’ll receive a flurry of emails and messages today! Sorry, but that will get you caught up!
Be blessed on your fast.
Hello, this is my second attempt at the Daniel fast, and I have started today. I find it difficult to prep a few meals at a time because I like to eat according to my inclination. Should I just prep anyway? Certain products are not available in South Africa but I ise alternatives. Please advise.
Thank you
Oooo, Harriet, eating “according to your inclinations” means you like to give your flesh control over your appetite. I hope you do enter the fast and make simple meals. Submit yourself to simple meals and learn more about crucifying the flesh and submitting to God. It’s the most valuable lesson you may learn from the fast.
You can do this as you rely on God and don’t pander to the flesh. He loves you so much and has so much for you.
Be blessed
I began it last night, January 3, 2021.
Praise God. Be blessed on your fast.
Good Morning! I am on Day Two of Daniel Fast 2021. I am using your Daniel Fast by Susan Gregory book, which has a great 21-day devotional and recipes. Is there a Facebook Page or an email devotional like in the past, or would I have to sign up for the “Come to Me” to receive those this year?
Hi Patricia,
Just click on the “Free & Helpful Resources” link above and you can register for the complimentary devotionals.
Also, you can go to the Daniel Fast Facebook page and “like” the page so you receive messages and tips that I post.
Be blessed on your fast.
What times should I be fasting
Zakia, the Daniel Fast is a partial fast where simple meals are consumed. You’re not required to withhold food during specific hours.
I hope this helps.
Be blessed on your fast.
I would like to receive the Daniel fast devotion.
Hi Antoinette,
Just click on the “Free & Helpful Resources” link above and you can register for the complimentary devotionals.
Be blessed on your fast.
Hello Ms. Susan, hope all is well…
I am new at Daniel fasting not sure about… should I order Come to me or Daniel fasting book… and I noticed that you have Saturday live discussion but I work on Saturday…. are Saturday live is recorded
Hi Juliet,
Yes, the Saturday LIVE sessions, that are part of Come to Me, are all recorded. I would love to have you join me. You’ll have all you need from the course, plus you can connect with others on the fast Just click on the link.
Be blessed!
I didn’t know that there’s a fee involved to participate in the fast. Please clarify the reason for the fee.
Hi Winifred,
There is not a fee to participate in the fast. Please click on the “Free & Helpful Resources” link above and you can register for the complimentary devotionals as well as other teachings. There is a fee for the Come to Me course that I am leading. It’s for women and men who want to experience a deeper dive in their faith through multiple lessons, live weekly online meetings, a private Facebook group, and much more.
I hope this helps. You’re welcome to the Daniel Fast Facebook Page to interact with others on the fast.
Be blessed.
Did the daily devotionals for the 2021 “Come to Me” fast begin today? If so, I did not receive one.
Thank you and God bless!
Hi Joy,
For some reason, the emails we sent to you in the last while have all bounced. We reconfirmed your email address and sent the devotional to you. Please “friend” our email address and hopefully, all will come through as it should.
Be blessed on your fast and I’m so glad you’re with us.
I want to join the fast with you please.
I would be honored to have you join with me and others in Come to Me. More and more are joining every day!
I hope to see you there!
Be blessed on your fast.
Hello, I would like to start the fast on 1/17 with my church. Will I still have access to your resources then?
Hi Vonetta!
Yes, the content is “evergreen” and available all the time.
Be blessed on your fast.
Hi Susan,
Is it too late for me to start the Daniel fast?
Regards and God bless.
Please, please start the fast. There is no official date for the New Year Fast.
Be blessed!