Online Fasts

Pack for the January 2018 Daniel Fast

October 19, 2017 By Kristen Feola

When my husband and I go rock climbing, we spend at least an hour the day before we leave getting everything ready. Justin takes care of the equipment – the rope, harnesses, carabiners, quick draws, chalk bags, and shoes. My job is pack the food and make sure we have plenty of water.

If we plan our trip well, we’ll most likely have a successful rock climbing adventure. But if we don’t, our trip to the mountains is bound to be a huge disaster.

The same is true when it comes to the Daniel Fast.

In a few short months, I’ll be leading the January 2018 Online Daniel Fast. Even though you might be tempted to wait to get ready, you should really beginning planning your journey now. It’s important that you get the materials you need for a successful fasting experience.

The first resource I recommend for you is The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. If you don’t already have a copy, you can order it through my website. If you do have the book, make sure you have it on hand.

Second, if you’re on social media, follow my new Instagram account. I’ll be posting information prior to and throughout the fast. You don’t want to miss any updates!

Finally, read about King Jehoshaphat in 2 Chronicles, especially chapters 17 and 20. Our theme for the January 2018 Daniel Fast will be based upon those verses. I believe the Lord will prepare your heart for the fast in a special way as you meditate on the truths in these passages.

I’m already praying about the upcoming January 2018 Online Daniel Fast, asking the Lord to go before us. Pray with me. Let’s believe that this year’s Daniel Fast experience is going to be the best one yet!

January 2017 Online Daniel Fast

November 30, 2016 By Kristen Feola

When I was a young girl, I attended a small Baptist church in Butler, MO. And, when I say small, if we had 50 people in attendance, it was a good day. I loved that little church, though, because that’s where I met the Lord.

Every year or so, our pastor would invite an evangelist to hold a series of special services throughout the week. The purpose of the meetings was to “fire us up” as a congregation. We called it revival.

I enjoyed those revival services, and they usually did result in a temporary spiritual boost. But what I experienced wasn’t true revival.

True revival is a supernatural outpouring of the Holy Spirit that defies explanation. It involves a sudden, intense desire for the Lord and His Word. Believers and non-believers are awakened to the glory and power of God in a fresh way. Prayer becomes more urgent and focused. The lost are radically saved. Miracles abound. Lives are forever changed.

Frank Grenville Beardsley, author of A History of American Revivals, describes revival this way: “The Holy Spirit takes people to a spiritual depth they could not achieve on their own.”

Revival is initiated by God and completely dependent upon Him. But we do play a part in seeing revival take place. We can ask the Lord to stir our hearts and give us an unquenchable thirst for Him.

God wants to bring revival to our nations, our churches, and our families.

“If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land” (2 Chron. 7:14).

Do you need a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit in your life?

I certainly do. I want a renewed passion for God’s Word. A greater fervency in prayer. A deeper burden for the unsaved. I want and need revival!

Join me and thousands of believers around the world in the January 2017 Online Daniel Fast, January 1-21, 2017. Together, we’ll ask God to awaken our hearts to Him. Our theme for the fast is, “Revive Us Again.”

“Oh, revive us! Then your people can rejoice in you again” (Ps. 85:6 TLB).

I’m believing God for great things as we seek the Lord through the Daniel Fast. I promise, you won’t regret participating in this opportunity to draw near to God and experience His nearness in a unique way. And God will bless you for it!

*Registration has closed for this event.*

Everyone who registers will receive:

Weekly emails before the fast to help you prepare.
Weekly emails during the fast that will include devotions, fasting tips, new Daniel Fast recipes, daily prayer points, and other helpful resources.
Daily videos throughout the fast to encourage you. Each video will be short (about 2 min.) and will be hosted by Kristen and a special co-host!

One of the best resources for a successful fast is my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. I recommend getting a copy if you don’t already have one. You’ll be equipped with information on fasting, fasting tips, 21 daily devotions, 100+ recipes, meal plans, and grocery shopping lists.

ORDER YOUR GUIDE FOR THE FAST TODAY!

For more information on the Daniel Fast, visit “About the Daniel Fast.”

August 2016 Daniel Fast

July 7, 2016 By Kristen Feola

One decision can totally change the course of your life. The person you marry. Where you to go to college. Which career you choose.

In August 2009, I chose to participate in the Daniel Fast for the first time. I stepped out in faith, believing God would help me and sustain me. I also anticipated the Lord would work powerfully as I trusted in Him.

And He did. In more ways than I can count.

Now, seven years later, I feel like I’m experiencing déjà vu. Again, our pastor has called for a church-wide Daniel Fast in preparation for the launch of a new campus. Again, he is asking the congregation to join him and the leadership team in prayer and fasting. Again, I’m expecting the Lord to work miracles as I draw near to Him.

But this unique opportunity to draw near to the Lord isn’t just for me. It’s not just limited to the people of James River Church. It’s also for you.

Is there a situation in your life that needs God’s intervention? Are you desperate to hear from the Lord on a particular issue?

Maybe you’re struggling with your job or facing financial ruin. Perhaps your marriage is falling apart or your child has turned away from the Lord. Or, you need God’s direction regarding an important decision. Whatever your situation, you can experience the presence of the Lord and know Him in a deeper way through the Daniel Fast.

Will you join me? Remember, your decision to commit three weeks to focused prayer can change everything. Everyone who joins the fast will receive encouragement and support from me. After all, we’re in this together!

May the Lord go before us and be glorified as we fast and pray in His name!

If you decide to join the August 2016 fast, be sure to get your copy of The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast (if you don’t already have it). My book will help you prepare physically and spiritually.

January 2016 Ultimate Daniel Fast – FIGHT!

December 3, 2015 By Kristen Feola

This past year I’ve struggled more with prayer than during any other time in my life. There have been days I haven’t wanted to pray. And I didn’t. There have also been times when I couldn’t pray because the hurt was so deep.

My heart has been heavy for family members who continue to reject the Lord. Friends whose marriages are falling apart. People who are facing life-threatening illnesses and addictions. And, of course, I’ve been broken over my own sin.

So much devastation. So much despair. And I’m weary.

But God has reminded me that I must not let up. Now isn’t the time to get lazy in prayer. Now is the time to FIGHT!

The struggles we face aren’t random or coincidental. Forces of good and evil are in conflict all around us. A powerful and present enemy, Satan, wants to steal, kill, and destroy God’s work in our lives and in the lives of our loved ones. But God doesn’t want us to shrink back in fear. He wants us to engage! But, in this battle, physical weapons like guns, knives, or hand grenades are useless. We must put on spiritual armor and fight through prayer!

The good news is that we’re not alone. God is fighting FOR us and WITH us. And, the best part is, He won’t be defeated.

“For the LORD your God is the one who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies to give you victory” (Deut. 20:4).

This January you have the opportunity to fight the good fight with thousands of believers around the world. Make plans now to participate in the January 2016 Ultimate Daniel Fast. The three-week online fast will be held January 3-23, 2016, and the theme, of course, is, “FIGHT!”

“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds” (2 Cor. 10:4).

Will you make the commitment to participate in the Daniel Fast this January? Will you fight on your knees in prayer?

(Online registration has closed for this event.)

God has great plans for you in 2016. Seek His face through prayer and fasting, and praise Him now for the victories to come!

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“Spiritually Strong” – January 2015 Daniel Fast

December 6, 2014 By Kristen Feola

Holiday parties and programs are in full swing, which means festive foods are also in abundance. Cookies, candy canes, pies, and all sorts of sweets seem to assault us at every turn. And, since such indulgences seem to be part of celebrating the Christmas season, we partake. In excess.

That’s precisely why when January 1^st rolls around, most people are suddenly highly motivated to make healthier choices. Weighed down by all the extra sugar and calories, their main desire for the New Year is to lose weight. Gyms all across the country are bursting at the seams with people working hard to get in better physical shape.

But, what if we put that much energy into improving our spiritual health?

One way I like to prepare for the year ahead is through prayer and fasting. For the past three years, I’ve led an online Daniel Fast in January. I’ve seen God do amazing things in my life and in the lives of thousands of others. This year the online Daniel Fast will be held January 4-24, 2015. Our theme is “Spiritually Strong,” based upon the verse, “Be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power” (Eph 6:10). If you and I want to fulfill God’s plans for us in 2015, we must focus on building spiritual muscle!

Will you join us in seeking the Lord? I recommend also getting a copy of my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, to help you on your journey. Your commitment won’t be in vain. God will honor your sacrifice and bless you beyond what you can imagine!

May the Lord bless you richly as you hunger for Him!

January 2014 Online Daniel Fast

December 13, 2013 By Kristen Feola

Do you know the Lord?

I’m not asking, “Do you go to church?” Or, “Do you believe in God?” Or even, “Have you been saved?” What I mean is, “Do you know the Lord personally?” Are you familiar with His character – his love, his mercy, and his grace?

The apostle Paul certainly was, and yet his greatest passion in life was to grow in his knowledge of the Lord and His ways. Paul said, “I want to know Christ and experience the mighty power that raised him from the dead” (Philippians 3:10 NLT).

Is that your desire as well? It definitely is mine. That’s why every January I begin the New Year with prayer and fasting.

Will you join me next month? Will you partner with thousands of believers around the world by participating in the Daniel Fast January 5-25, 2014? If so, I challenge you to make two commitments:

1) Sign up for the “Press On” January 2014 Online Daniel Fast through my website. You’ll receive a daily email from me, which will include recipe ideas and fasting tips. Registration for the fast has ended.

2) Invite people to participate. Post about the Daniel Fast on Twitter or Facebook. Share the “Press On” promotional video. If you have a blog, write about the fast. Get other people in your life excited about seeking God!

2014 is going to be a spectacular year. God offers a multitude of blessings to those who hunger and thirst for righteousness. Don’t stay where you are with Jesus. Press on to know Him!

(Be sure to get your copy of The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast to help you on your journey!)

Day 21 – "Plant the Seed" January 2013 Daniel Fast

January 26, 2013 By Kristen Feola

“The LORD will greatly bless his people. Wherever they plant seed, bountiful crops will spring up.” – Isaiah 32:20, NLT

Thank you to everyone who joined the “Plant the Seed” Online Daniel Fast, January 6th-26th. It has been a powerful time as we’ve sought the Lord through prayer and fasting.

As our theme verse promises, whenever we plant seeds of faith, we can expect bountiful crops to spring up. Some of us have already seen seeds poking through the ground! Others are still waiting expectantly for evidence of growth to appear.

Friends, the Lord is faithful to answer the prayers of His people. Even though this Daniel Fast journey has come to an end, our prayers must not. God is still working! Therefore, let’s continue to seek Him with great intensity and believe Him for miracles!

May Psalm 118:15 be true in our lives as we reflect on God’s goodness and faithfulness: “Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: “The Lord’s right hand has done mighty things!” Today, let’s celebrate all God has done over the past three weeks and all that He’s going to do! Praise his holy Name!

Choose to Live – Easter Daniel Fast

March 5, 2012 By Kristen Feola

It’s hard to believe March is well underway. Seems like only a few weeks ago, we were ringing in the New Year. I’m glad Spring is near, though. I’m ready for warmer weather!

In less than two weeks, I will begin another online Daniel Fast, this time for the 21 days leading up to Easter, March 18 to April 7. Although we’ll be praying for our own needs on this fast, the focus will be to intercede for the lost.

The theme is “Choose to Live,” based upon Deuteronomy 30:19-20, which says:

“I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live and that you may love the LORD your God, listen to his voice, and hold fast to him. For the LORD is your life.”

Throughout the fast, we’ll explore the meaning of this verse and how it applies to our lives. We’ll also pray that family and friends who don’t yet know the Lord would choose life this Easter!

Would you commit to fasting and praying with me? To sign up, go to the right sidebar on the blog. By subscribing to the “Choose to Live” newsletter, you’ll receive daily emails to encourage you, access to new Daniel Fast recipes not published in my book or blog, chances to win prizes, and more!

Also, if you haven’t gotten a copy of my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, you should try to do that before the fast begins. It will help you tremendously as you prepare and participate in the Daniel Fast.

Let’s join together in praying for lives to be changed this Easter season!

Seek & Find Daniel Fast – Found!

January 6, 2012 By Kristen Feola

Seek and Find – January 2012 Daniel Fast

December 28, 2011 By Kristen Feola

Today I was privileged to be interviewed live on a radio station in Georgia (89.3 FM, The Lighthouse). Vickie, the morning host, asked me about the upcoming January 2012 Daniel Fast and why I chose the theme “Seek and Find.”

When I asked the Lord to give me a theme for the fast, I immediately thought of the word seek. I quickly looked up all the verses on Bible Gateway that contained it. After reading through several passages, I came to Jeremiah 29:13, which says, “You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart.” That’s it, I thought.

To seek after something or someone means to look intently and with purpose. It’s not a casual or halfhearted attempt. When you seek, you search. You look carefully. Thoroughly. Completely. You don’t stop looking until you find what you want.

I want to encourage you to begin 2012 by seeking the Lord in this way through the Daniel Fast. Join thousands of other believers as we fast and pray for the Lord’s will to be done in our lives and for His glory to be displayed in all the earth.

You can sign up for the Daniel Fast on my blog. When you do, you’ll receive daily encouragement, exclusive recipes, videos, and a chance to win prizes, such as book giveaways.

God promises that when we pursue Him with great intensity, we will find Him. However, in order to experience the Lord in this way, the Bible says we must do something. We must seek Him with all our heart. Are you ready to do that? The Lord is waiting. He wants to be found by you!