2026 Fast Guidelines

The Year of Transition

Daniel’s Fast,
Prayer, and Devotional Guide
(Jan 1, 2026 – Jan 31, 2026)

The Daniel Fast is a fast based on Daniel 1 and Daniel 10. It emphasizes prayer, humility, repentance and spiritual sensitivity, while abstaining from certain foods to sharpen focus on God during seasons of transition.
"Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,  “Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink.  Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days. At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food."

Daniel 1:11-15

THE YEAR OF TRANSITION

Spiritual Commitments:
  • Daily Prayer and Scripture Meditation
  • Reduced Distractions and Media
  • Repentance and Surrender
  • Listening for God’s Direction
  • Obedience to Revealed Steps

  • Start of Week: Read all scriptures for the week, journal your reflections.

  • Daily Practice: Focus on one scripture each day, pray with its theme, keep meals simple.

  • End of Week: Reflect on how God is guiding your transition, write down lessons learned.

 
 Daniel's Fast

On Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday of the fast breakfast, Lunch & dinner will be of a modest diet consisting of:

🍴 Approved Foods
Foods to Eat:

  • Fruits and Vegetables (Fresh or Frozen)
  • Whole grains (brown rice, oats, quinoa)
  • Beans, Lentils and Legumes
  • Nuts and Seeds
  • Healthy oils (olive, avocado)
  • Water and Herbal teas
  • Fish (Chicken for those who have a fish sensitivity)
  • Honey or Agave Syrup
  • All natural juices – sugar free

Foods to Avoid

  • Meats such as Beef and Poultry
  • Granulated sugar, sweeteners or regular salt
  • Processed and fried foods
  • No soda

Please consume at least one 8oz glass of water during days of fast.

Tuesday and Thursday, which are our regular fast days, we fast until 6pm. At the end of the fast we will all be in prayer together in our respectful places.

***Expectant mothers and those with health issues or in need of taking meds, fast as close to a half day as possible or choose to fast another way.

Weekly Scripture Devotionals

Week 1 (Jan 1–Jan 7): Beginning the Transition

  • Theme: Resolve and Renewal
  • Scriptures:

    • Isaiah 43:19 – God makes a new way
    • Daniel 1:8 – Resolve to honor God
    • Ecclesiastes 3:1 – Seasons of change
    • 2 Corinthians 5:17 – New creation in Christ
    • Joshua 1:9 – Courage in new beginnings
    • Romans 12:2 – Renewed mind
    • Philippians 3:13–14 – Pressing forward

  • Focus: Starting fresh, committing to discipline, embracing God’s new season.
  • Prayer Prompt: Ask God for strength to begin well and courage to step into change.

Week 2 (Jan 8–Jan 14): Trusting God’s Guidance

  • Theme: Ordered Steps
  • Scriptures:

    • Psalm 37:23 – Steps ordered by the Lord
    • John 15:5 – Abiding in Christ
    • Proverbs 3:5–6 – Trusting God’s direction
    • Matthew 6:33 – Seeking first the Kingdom
    • Isaiah 58:6 – Fasting with purpose
    • Psalm 119:105 – Word as lamp in change
    • Hebrews 12:1–2 – Running with endurance

  • Focus: Learning to trust God’s leading during transition.
  • Prayer Prompt: Pray for clarity and faith to follow God’s path.

Week 3 (Jan 15–Jan 21): Strength in Transition

Week 4 (Jan 22–Jan 28): Transformation of the Heart

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  • Theme: Renewal and Peace
  • Scriptures:

    • Psalm 46:10 – Stillness in transition
    • Jeremiah 29:11 – God’s plans for the future
    • Matthew 5:6 – Hunger for righteousness
    • John 6:35 – Jesus as sustenance
    • Romans 8:28 – All things work for good
    • Ephesians 6:10–11 – Strength for the journey
    • Psalm 23:1–3 – God restores in change

  • Focus: Finding strength and peace in God during uncertain times.
  • Prayer Prompt: Ask God to renew your strength and grant peace in the midst of change.

Week 5 (Jan 29–Jan 31): Assurance in Transition

  • Theme: Inner Renewal
  • Scriptures:

    • James 4:7–8 – Drawing near to God
    • Isaiah 40:31 – Renewed strength
    • Colossians 3:2 – Setting minds above
    • Matthew 7:7 – Asking, seeking, knocking
    • Psalm 51:10 – Clean heart for new season
    • John 14:27 – Christ’s peace in transition
    • Galatians 5:22–23 – Fruits of the Spirit

  • Focus: Allowing God to transform your heart and mind.
  • Prayer Prompt: Pray for inner renewal and fruitfulness in this season of transition.
  • Theme: God’s Presence and Power
  • Scriptures:

    • 2 Timothy 1:7 – Spirit of power, not fear
    • Philippians 4:6–7 – Peace through prayer
    • Daniel 10:12 – God hears your prayers

  • Focus: Ending the fast with assurance that God has heard and will guide.
  • Prayer Prompt: Thank God for His presence and for sustaining you through the fast.