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2021 Daniel Fast

December 13, 2020 By Kristen Feola

As 2020 comes to a close, the world is desperate for hope. After months of dealing with the unique challenges of the COVID pandemic, fear is rampant. People are isolated, weary, lonely, and depressed. Perhaps you are, too. One truth we need to remember is that God is isn’t at all surprised by the events of the past year. While it may appear on the surface that the situation is getting worse, I believe what’s happening is a setup for something greater than we can imagine. A setup for miracles.

If you want to see God do the impossible in your life, join the 2021 Daniel Fast. The them for this year is “Miracles in the Making,” based upon Psalm 77:14: “You are the God who performs miracles; you display your power among the peoples.”

Decide now to commit to the Daniel Fast, and watch what God does in response to your commitment. As François Fénelon, former French archbishop and theologian, said, “Time spent in prayer is never wasted.” Join me and thousands of believers across the globe as we believe God for miracles in 2021.

For more information on the 21-day fast, see About the Daniel Fast

Resources for your fast

books/ebooks

The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast – This book is a must have for your 21-day journey.
Miracles in the Making: 21 Days of Prayer on the Daniel Fast – Daily devotional guide that takes you through the book of Nehemiah. Each devotional includes a Scripture passage to read, as well as prayer points with Bible verses.
Lift Up Your Voice: 21 Daily Devotions for Your Daniel Fast – Daily devotional guide that explores the story of King Jehoshaphat and the Israelites as told in 2 Chron. 20.
Have Your Way: 21 Days of Surrender Through the Daniel Fast – Daily devotional guide that studies the early life of Samuel.

Other resources

2021 Daily Videos
Ultimate Daniel Fast Prayer Points
How to Prepare for the Daniel Fast
Daniel Fast Food List
FAQs
Ultimate Daniel Fast Facebook Group – This private forum is a place where you can find answers to questions, as well as give and receive encouragement from other fasters.
Side Effects on the Daniel Fast
Protein Powder on the Daniel Fast
Five Kitchen Gadgets to Make Your Daniel Fast Easier

If you’ve been blessed by the resources on this website and would like to give to the Ultimate Daniel Fast ministry, you can do so by using Paypal or your credit card. Thank you so much for your prayers and support!

Ultimate Daniel Fast Prayer Points

November 12, 2020 By Kristen Feola

The focus of the Daniel Fast is prayer. While it’s natural to be concerned about the food list, your priority on the fast should always be calling out to God on behalf of your own needs and the needs of others.

In my blog post, “How to Prepare for the Daniel Fast,” I suggest investing in a journal or a notebook so you can write down specific requests, how God answers them, and what the Lord does in your life on your 21-day journey. Also, take advantage of the following list of prayer points–one for each day of the fast–to make your prayer time more effective. (You can also use this guide throughout the year, not only when you’re doing the Daniel Fast.)

Finally, incorporate the daily verses in your prayers by praying them aloud. For example, on Day 1, you might say:

“Lord, I pray you’ll remove the blinders from the eyes of unbelievers that Satan has put on their spiritual eyes. Enable them to understand the glorious light of the gospel. May they believe that Jesus is your Son, who came and died for their sins, and that he is also God.”

As you speak God’s truth with faith and confidence, you’ll be declaring supernatural power over people and circumstances, which will bring about changed hearts for eternity.

Day 1

Pray for unbelievers to repent and be saved.

“Satan, who is the god of this world, has blinded the minds of those who don’t believe. They are unable to see the glorious light of the Good News. They don’t understand this message about the glory of Christ, who is the exact likeness of God” (2 Cor. 4:4 NLT).

Day 2

Pray for revival and a great awakening in the world.

“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).

Day 3

Pray for Christians who are enduring persecution.

“Though I walk in the midst of trouble, you preserve my life. You stretch out your hand against the anger of my foes; with your right hand you save me” (Ps. 138:7).

Day 4

Pray for families to be strengthened in the Lord.

“Be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil” (Eph. 6:10-11).

Day 5

Pray for a family member or a friend who is sick.

“Lord, help!” they cried in their trouble, and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them, snatching them from the door of death” (Ps. 107:19-20 NLT).

Day 6

Pray for a couple who is struggling in their marriage.

“Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony” (Col. 3:13-14 NLT).

Day 7

Pray for unity in churches and in the body of Christ.

“I appeal to you, dear brothers and sisters, by the authority of our Lord Jesus Christ, to live in harmony with each other. Let there be no divisions in the church. Rather, be of one mind, united in thought and purpose” (1 Cor. 1:10 NLT).

Day 8

Pray for your pastor and for your church leadership.

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind” (James 1:5-6 NLT).

Day 9

Pray for a ministry in your church or community.

“Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving” (Col. 3:23-24).

Day 10

Pray for a neighbor who needs to know God’s love and salvation.

“I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better” (Eph. 1:17).

Day 11

Pray for a missionary or missionary family serving in your country or overseas.

“Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the Lord” (Ps. 112:6-7).

Day 12

Pray for a widow/widower or a single adult who might be battling loneliness.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” (Ps. 34:18).

Day 13

Pray for people in your country to turn to God.

“All the ends of the earth will remember and turn to the Lord, and all the families of the nations will bow down before him, for dominion belongs to the Lord and he rules over the nations” (Ps 22:27-28).

Day 14

Pray for the government leaders in your country.

“It is the Lord your God you must follow, and him you must revere. Keep his commands and obey him; serve him and hold fast to him” (Deut. 13:4).

Day 15

Pray for the sanctity of life to be upheld and celebrated.

“You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mother’s womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex! Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it.” (Ps. 139:13-15 NLT).

Day 16

Pray for an unsaved family member or friend.

“If you declare with your mouth, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved. For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you profess your faith and are saved” (Rom. 10:9-10).

Day 17

Pray for someone who is battling depression.

“For the Lord your God is living among you. He is a mighty savior. He will take delight in you with gladness. With his love, he will calm all your fears. He will rejoice over you with joyful songs” (Zeph. 3:17 NLT).

Day 18

Pray for the people in your city and/or community.

“Dear friends, let us continue to love one another, for love comes from God. Anyone who loves is a child of God and knows God. But anyone who does not love does not know God, for God is love” (1 John 4:7-8 NLT).

Day 19

Pray for your heart to be obedient to the Lord.

“If you look carefully into the perfect law that sets you free, and if you do what it says and don’t forget what you heard, then God will bless you for doing it” (James 1:25 NLT).

Day 20

Pray for a deeper commitment to prayer.

“Let joy be your continual feast. Make your life a prayer. And in the midst of everything be always giving thanks, for this is God’s perfect plan for you in Christ Jesus” (1 Thess. 5:16-18 TPT).

Day 21

Pray for boldness to share the gospel with others.

“For I am not ashamed of this Good News about Christ. It is the power of God at work, saving everyone who believes—the Jew first and also the Gentile.” (Rom 1:16 NLT).

The Gift of Georgia: Life Lessons from an Unexpected Friendship

September 21, 2020 By Kristen Feola

The Gift of Georgia tells the captivating true story of the unlikely friendship between a stay-at-home mom and a lonely senior citizen. As you read about their adventures together, you’ll laugh. You might even cry. But, most of all, you’ll be inspired to look for your own Georgias and to reach out to them in compassion and love.

I have some EXCITING news—an announcement that I’ve been waiting for more than a year to share: My new book, The Gift of Georgia: Life Lessons from an Unexpected Friendship is now available!

If you’ve been following my website for a while, you may remember a blog series I wrote in 2010 to 2015 called “Her Name is Georgia.” In those posts, I shared about an elderly woman who came into my life in an unusual way. As men and women around the world read about the experiences I had with Georgia, they were touched. Many were brought to tears and were inspired to live differently.

Although several people have encouraged me to write a book about Georgia, I never did, that is until I received an email during the January 2019 Daniel Fast from a reader who wanted to know what was going on with her. That email was confirmation for me to stop making excuses and get to work.

My goal was to publish The Gift of Georgia in the fall of 2019, but God had a different plan in mind (he usually does). So for the last several months, I’ve been like a kid eagerly anticipating Christmas morning, which makes this book release even sweeter.

I hope you’ll order a copy for yourself, as well as one or two for family members and/or friends (think upcoming birthdays and Christmas). Also, you can help spread the word by posting about The Gift of Georgia on social media. I want everyone to read it!

Finally, thank you to everyone who encouraged me and prayed for me about this book. Your prayers have been answered in a big way. The Gift of Georgia was definitely worth the wait!

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Taco Stuffed Peppers

July 28, 2020 By Kristen Feola

Taco Stuffed Peppers

Stuffed peppers are a fun way to eat a Daniel Fast main dish meal. Add your favorite toppings to this simple recipe.

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
1 clove garlic, minced
1 cup cooked brown rice
1 15-ounce can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 10-ounce can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 tablespoon Taco Seasoning
½ teaspoon salt
Fresh cilantro, to taste
6 medium bell peppers (green, orange, red, and/or yellow)
Toppings: Sliced avocado, green onions, sliced olives

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onion. Cook 3-5 minutes or until softened.
Lower heat, and add garlic. Cook 30 seconds, stirring often so garlic doesn’t burn. Add rice, black beans, tomatoes and chiles, lime juice, Taco Seasoning, and salt. Cook 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
While sauce is cooking, prepare peppers. Cut in half lengthwise, and remove stems and seeds. Place peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain in colander, and place in a large baking dish, cut side up.
When sauce is finished, spoon mixture into pepper halves (about ¼ to 1/3 cup, depending upon pepper size). Add hot water to baking dish to a depth of ½ inch. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

Use Salsa instead of canned diced tomatoes and green chiles (if you already have a batch that’s ready).
Add corn kernels (fresh, canned, or frozen) to mixture.
Substitute pinto beans for black beans.
Use quinoa instead of rice.
If you like this dish, try Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers.

Divine Interruption

July 6, 2020 By Kristen Feola

As I was walking out of church yesterday, a friend asked, “What are you and Justin doing this afternoon?” I told her we didn’t have much going on, so we’d probably just relax. A trip to urgent care definitely wasn’t part of our plan.

Shortly after I got home from church, I went into our shed to get birdseed for the little feathered friends who frequently visit our backyard. After filling up their feeder, I went back into the shed to put away the bag of seed. As I walked out and started to shut the door, I felt an intense blow to my right heel, so sharp that I doubled over in pain. My first thought was I’m going to have a massive, ugly black bruise (I bruise easily). I didn’t know what hit me, but I assumed it was one of the garden tools propped up in the corner against a shelf.

Turns out, it was an ax that fell from the wall. As I hobbled into the house, crying, my husband ran toward me to find out what had happened. When he looked at my sliced ankle and saw blood, along with the white of my Achilles tendon, he said, “Sit down! We’re going to the emergency room!”

I suggested driving to urgent care instead because 1) it was closer, and 2) it would probably be much quicker than a five-hour wait in the ER. I’m glad we made that choice because a doctor came to examine me within five minutes of our arrival. Thankfully, the laceration in my ankle wasn’t deep enough to cut the tendon, so surgery wasn’t needed, only six staples and five sutures.

I’m sad that I won’t be able to walk my dog, ride my bike, or go rock climbing for about two weeks. But I’m trusting God to help me. I’m leaning on his strength. Just this morning, I prayed, “Lord, I surrender to you.” I want God to have his way in me (just like our January 2020 Daniel Fast theme). Rather than wallow in self-pity, I’m determined to embrace this down time.

Did God cause my injury? No. Did he allow it? Yes, I believe he did. Sometimes our loving Father permits pain–not as punishment, but to redirect us or to force us to rest. In my case, it’s most likely both.

Maybe you’ve never been attacked by an ax, but I’m positive you’ve blindsided by an unexpected event. You know what it feels like when your plans are interrupted or when the circumstances of your life don’t turn out quite as you’d hoped.

Today, if you’re facing a painful trial–whether physical, relational, financial, or spiritual–I want to encourage you to draw near to God. He’ll give you strength. He’ll provide everything you need. He’ll fill your heart with hope so you don’t fall into despair.

I told my neighbor earlier today, “I’m so glad this pain is temporary.” And it’s true:

“For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal” (2 Cor. 4:17-18).

When hard times come, the only way to experience joy and peace is to look to God and remember his promises. If we focus on him instead of our pain, then we’ll have victory in the unexpected events that come our way.

Sautéed Cabbage

June 25, 2020 By Kristen Feola

Sautéed Cabbage

2.25 from 4 votes

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Course Side Dish

Servings

Ingredients

1 small head green cabbage, cored, cut into thin strips (about 5-6 cups, loosely packed)
2 tablespoons coconut oil or extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
¼ cup water

Instructions

Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add cabbage strips, thyme, salt, and pepper. Stir well. Cook 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cabbage is tender and slightly browned.
Add water when cabbage starts to stick to pan or begins to brown more than you prefer. Serve warm.
Yield: 5-6 servings (serving size: about ½ cup)

Notes

Instead of thyme, you can substitute any herb or spice of your choice, such as basil, oregano, etc.

Nutrition

Carbohydrates: 4gProtein: 1gFat: 4gFiber: 2gSugar: 2g

Spiritually Strong 6-Week Bible Study and Workout Program

April 22, 2020 By Kristen Feola

Two places I miss going during this time of COVID-19 quarantine are church and the gym. Even though I’m thankful for virtual worship services, it’s not the same as gathering with believers and lifting our voices together to the Lord. As far as my exercise routine, I’m trying to be consistent and creative. My desire right now is to make the most of this unexpected situation so I don’t get out of shape spiritually or physically. If that’s your goal as well, I’d like to encourage you with a resource that can help.

In 2015, I wrote Spiritually Strong: The Ultimate 6-Week Guide to Building Your Body and Soul. This book is perfect for this time of sheltering at home because it includes a Bible study and a workout program. The exercises in the book can be done with only your body weight (although if you have dumbbells or other exercise equipment, that’s great; you can increase your intensity). Also, a bonus feature I provide on my website is a list of exercise instruction videos so you can learn how to perform the movements properly and avoid injury.

Recruit a few friends to go through Spiritually Strong with you. Even if you can’t meet in person to discuss the book, you can always share insights on a Facetime or Zoom call. It’s a great way to encourage each other and provide accountability.

Take advantage of this unique time. It’s an opportunity to learn something new and to honor God by taking care of your body.

The Daniel Fast and Lent 2020

February 12, 2020 By Kristen Feola

Easter is one of the two most significant holidays for Christians, the other one being Christmas. On December 25, we remember the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ, who came into the world to save us from our sins. On Easter Sunday, we celebrate the victory we’ve been given through his death, burial, and resurrection.

The six weeks leading up to Easter is known as the season of Lent. Many believers choose to set aside time during this 40-day period to reflect on the Lord’s sacrifice and to consecrate themselves before him. Such preparation often includes days of fasting from certain foods, television, and/or social media. During this time, many Christians also choose to participate in a Daniel Fast.

This year, the Lenten Fast starts on Ash Wednesday, February 26, and ends on Thursday, April 9. (Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday is technically 44 days; however, the number of days for penance and fasting before Easter is still 40: 44 days minus six Sundays equals 38, plus Good Friday and Holy Saturday equals 40).

Will you commit to fast and pray during Lent? Following are a few ways you can participate:

Follow my 40-day Prayer Guide.
Do a Daniel Fast (my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, provides all you need to complete the fast successfully).
Use Lift Up Your Voice: 21 Daily Devotions for Your Daniel Fast to guide your Bible study and prayer time.
Fast one day a week.
Do a combination of fasts (water, juice, Daniel).
Print out a copy of my Holy Week Prayer Guide and use it the week before Easter.

The most important thing you and I can do is to pray. “The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results” (James 5:16B NLT). May the Lord go before us and perform miracles in people’s lives during this Lenten season!

[For more information about the Daniel Fast, visit About the Daniel Fast.]

January 2020 Daniel Fast Testimonies

January 27, 2020 By Kristen Feola

Every January since 2012, I’ve led an online Daniel Fast during the first three weeks of January. It’s always an exciting, powerful time as believers from all across the world join together to seek the Lord through prayer and fasting.

This year, men and women from 20 different countries and 45 states participated in the January 2020 Daniel Fast, which was held January 5-25, 2020. Our theme for the fast was “Have Your Way,” based upon Luke 22:42: “Not my will, but yours be done.” We focused on surrendering to the Lord and trusting him with every part of our lives.

Everyone who registered for the online fast received weekly emails and daily videos of encouragement and support. Many fast participants also chose to use my book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast, to make their experience more effective.

Many who fasted experienced breakthrough. Others are still waiting on the Lord for answers to prayer. But, all of us were recipients of God’s kindness and faithfulness on our 21-day journey. Following are a few testimonies from fast participants:

“This was my very first Daniel Fast. I’m SO thankful God invited me to do it and to be able to participate with you. I looked forward to your emails and videos every single day. Your book, recipes, and tips were spot on. The fast was such a gift and incredible way to kick off 2020. God has shown up and off, and I know this is just the beginning.” — Amy

“Mere words cannot truly express how grateful I am. You provided so much encouragement each day with prayer points and Scripture, messages, testimonials, meal suggestions, recipes, and a daily video. I really enjoyed the daily videos. It was an added bonus to have you and your husband, Justin, in the videos, which several of them were “laugh out loud” funny. I just appreciated how genuine and true you both are.” – Argelene

“This Daniel Fast has been such a blessing for my fiancée and me. During this time of engagement and wedding planning, the fast was a great reminder to fully surrender to the Lord, to embrace his perfect peace and wait on his timing. Thank you, Kristen and Justin!” – Christopher

“God has done a miracle in my life. On Day 14, our prayer point was to pray for all who are fasting. That day I was walking towards a store to buy something. I looked to the right and then to the left to make sure it was safe to cross. When I stepped forward, I was hit by a minivan! I felt my body fly, and then my head bounced off the ground. All I could hear was myself saying, “Jesus! Jesus! Lord, help me!” I didn’t lose consciousness, but I had a terrible headache, along with cuts and bruises. I was also very confused. Looking back, I know God was with me and looking after me. I cannot thank God enough for saving my life. This is the power of praying for one another.” – Leila

“One of the best decisions I made before starting the fast is finding and joining you on this journey. My mom and I tried the fast for the first time last year, but I have thoroughly enjoyed it this year because of the guidance from you. I woke up at 4 A.M. some mornings, excited to watch the video and read the devotional portion. I plan to record all of the inspirational quotes on index cards for my desk at work. I just want to tell you and Justin thanks for taking the time to help me on this journey. I’m going to miss you!” – Constance

“Thank you for the Ultimate Daniel Fast! I’m participating, learning, and growing in my Christian walk. I appreciate all you have done and are doing to spur me along on this journey. From the insightful daily devotionals, special encouraging videos, delicious recipes, and inspirational music, I’m in awe of all the resources you provide to keep me in the Word and on track. I’m grateful for you and thank you from the bottom of my heart. May God bless you as you faithfully serve and minister to others.” – Susan

“I really learned a lot through this fast. I knew I was supposed to do it, and I have never been successful in the past. But this time I was. What I desired was to hear from the Lord in a new way, and I am.” – Judy

“Thank you for providing all these resources. I looked forward to my daily emails and video, and the recipes have been amazing. Your book was such a great guideline and resource, which made my very first Daniel Fast simple to follow. The “Have Your Way” theme was perfect as I was in the process of a big decision. I felt the tug to take the next step but was praying for complete clarity. I took the step and feel peace about it. Amen.” – Peggy

“My wife and I completed the fast, during which our fervent prayer request was for confirmation of a mission trip to Zambia. I’m no longer young, so health is an issue when obtaining travel insurance. On Day 21, we had confirmation from the arranging organization that insurance cover will be in place to enable both of us to travel to Zambia for two weeks. Hallelujah! Praise the Lord! See you next year!” – Peter

“Thank you so much for the guidance and the insight into the Word and prayer. I was blessed throughout the fast, and I saw the hand of God work in great ways. The day we were guided to pray for our church was the same day I had a prayer meeting at my house to pray for my church but that had been scheduled days before. I shared the prayer points and the verses. On three different occasions, I used the verses you provided to encourage people who needed them on the same day. This was probably my fifth Daniel Fast, and I look forward to sharing again.” – Paulette

“This was the third time I’ve begun the New Year with the January Daniel Fast, and it just sets my year off right. I prayed specifically that God would limit my hunger and cravings and minimize my side effects the first few days (I always get severe headaches from coffee and sugar withdrawals). He came through as always. My headaches weren’t terrible and only lasted two days. Thank you for doing this each year. Your ministry is a blessing to others.” – Kristi

“Thank you for this wonderful journey.” – Angelica

“I felt God helping me like never before with the fast. Having a prayer partner (an older lady from my church) was such a blessing! Even though Week 1 had spiritual battles and emotional challenges, it went pretty quick, and God was triumphant through everything.” – Oliva

“I prayed that the LORD would set me free from fear of rejection. God has answered my prayer by showing me I need to forgive in order to move forward. I didn’t realize that the inability to overcome fear of rejection was associated with my inability to forgive those who have rejected me in the past. It wasn’t what I expected, but it was what I needed. I’m going to make a point to continue to ask for God to help me to forgive, so I can move forward into the purpose he has for me. I’m so glad I participated in this fast and am excited to see what the LORD has in store!” – Jenna

“I thank God for you and your ministry. I was truly blessed both spiritually and physically during the fast.” – Saundra

“I have been struggling since I retired and have been thinking about going back to work. Yet, every interview has ended with, “No, thank you.” During the fast, I took the message of surrender to heart, and said, “I surrender this to you, LORD. If you want me to go back to work, you can open the door.” I also surrendered my food cravings. I’ve lost eight pounds and have taken three inches off my waistline, wearing jeans I haven’t worn in several years. So, thank you for your dedication and encouragement. It was really helpful, and I appreciate it. See you next year!” – Rick

“I’m starting a grooming business from scratch but don’t have much equipment or materials. Recently, I wrote a letter to a manufacturer to see if they could donate some grooming equipment. On Day 20 of the fast, I received a care package with the tools I need! I believe this is a result of my Daniel Fast 2020.” – Seary

“This January was my fourth fast. The first year I bought your book, The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast. I also subscribed to your emails, which was a tremendous help, and purchased your Spiritually Strong book. The second year, I used your resources again and loved it. However, the third year I didn’t. I had God and friends and that was all I needed. But, this year I came back home. I missed your smiling face and your daily encouragement. Even though the videos were short, they were just what I needed to hear and see. It really does make a difference not only to read but to see a live person helping you along the way. Thank you, Kristen. God put you in our lives, and I’m thankful for all you do.” – Marie

“I’m thankful I did the Daniel Fast for the first time with my daughter (her first time too). I feel great, and, most importantly, I know God is on his time, and he will answer my prayers. God bless you, and thank you for your words of encouragement every day and for your delicious recipes.” – Wendy

“I wanted to say thank you for hosting the Daniel Fast again this year. I have been using your guidance in the fast for four or five years now. I really look forward to starting my year in prayer and fasting. Your videos and words are great guides and great reminders on how to connect better with Jesus, our spouse, our friends, our families, and others. I have come out of these past 21 days feeling I have better relationships and more focus on God’s Word. The Ultimate Guide to the Daniel Fast has been an excellent resource for me as well. Great messages and tasty recipes!” – Rob

“We decided to do the fast this year as a family. Usually, just my husband and I do the fast in January. This year both of our daughters wanted to join (in a modified form). The key thing we wanted to do as a family was carve out time each evening to read the Ultimate Daniel Fast daily devotional and Scriptures. Well, it was great! Each night we would take turns reading and then spend a few minutes discussing what we could take away from the reading and how we could apply it. Thanks for all the support you provided during this fast through your daily messages.” – Bridget

“Praise God for my improved health! One of the things on my Daniel Fast was to become for spiritually, mentally, and physically healthy. It’s already happening. I’m going to continue to follow many (not all, LOL) of the Daniel Fast guidelines to continue my improved health. I thank God for you and Justin. You just don’t know how much your daily videos and Scriptures meant to us.” – Brenda

“Thank you so much, Kristen. Thanks to you and your hubby for keeping me on track and allowing me to share what I’m doing with others, especially the message of how God blesses our sacrifice when we turn to him. Blessings in 2020 to you and your family! Also, I’m a two-year breast cancer victor. I don’t say survivor, because in him I’m not just surviving, I’m thriving in victory!” – Alice

“This was my very first Daniel Fast, and I can assure it was an awesome experience. It was so difficult, hard, soul searching but absolutely awesome and so very rewarding. The January fast is something I will definitely do again. I have already seen the miracles happening in my life and household.” – Imelda

Even though our 21-day journey has officially come to an end, our prayers will continue to make an impact. God is still at work in us and through us. We give him all the glory for the great things he has done and look forward to even more blessings throughout the year!

To learn more about the Daniel Fast, visit About the Daniel Fast, Daniel Fast Food List, and FAQs.

If you missed being a part of the January 2020 Online Daniel Fast, you can still get access to the emails and videos by using the payment option to the right. A PDF file of all the resources will be emailed to you upon receipt of payment.

Pan-Roasted Broccoli and Cauliflower

January 11, 2020 By Kristen Feola