I believe fasting is an important spiritual discipline, which is why I’ve led an annual Daniel Fast through my website since 2012 (see Online Daniel Fasts). The theme for the 2023 Daniel Fast is “More of You and Less of Me,” which is based on John 3:30: “He must increase, and I must decrease.” The January fast will be held January 1-21, 2023.
“More of You and Less of Me” was born out of my own desire for Christ to be magnified in an increasing measure in my life. In 2023, I’d like the Lord to help me make the following changes:
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thanksgiving
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complaining
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contentment
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dissatisfaction
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encouragement
LESS
negativity
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grace
LESS
judgment
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praise
LESS
asking
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peace
LESS
anxiety
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love
LESS
anger
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trust
LESS
doubt
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humility
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pride
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listening
LESS
talking
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joy
LESS
sadness
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rest
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busyness
The only way–and I mean the ONLY way–to make progress in these areas is to be surrendered to the Lord on a daily basis, and nothing is more effective than fasting to help me get there.
Where does this theme speak to you? How would you like Christ to become greater in your life this year?
The Daniel Fast, like any type of fast, is challenging. But don’t let that fact deter you. If you’re wondering if you can finish a three-week fast, you can. The first step is to make the commitment. Next, trust God to sustain you. Also, you can get guidance from my book and the resources on my website (see About the Fast, Daniel Fast Food List, FAQs, and Recipes).
It was the apostle John was the one who first penned the words, “He must increase, and I must decrease.” John’s mission in ministry was to point people to Jesus. Our mission today is the same. Fasting opens your spiritual eyes, increasing your sensitivity to the Lord and to the needs of others. You also become much more aware of how desperately you need God every minute of every day.
I hope you’ll decide to participate in the Daniel Fast in 2023 and experience a powerful spiritual transformation. My prayer for you is this: May you become MORE like Jesus so that people will clearly see evidence of his life in you, so they, too, can be changed.
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I will definitely be participating, I can’t wait
Great! I’m so glad.
I love these fasts! Kristen provides accountability and direction for one of the most powerful spiritual disciplines that our Lord has given us. I highly recommend getting the resources, especially the guide. I have both a book and the kindle version on my phone, to take with me as I go anywhere. It is one of my most treasured books.
Will there be vlogs this year?
Thank you so much for your kind words and for your faithfulness to do the fast each year. As far as the videos, I’m not sure. 🙂 I don’t have as much time to record them as I have in the past, but we shall see!