As we enter a new year, The Plant Church is setting aside 21 days to seek God together through the Daniel Fast — a season of prayer, reflection, and renewal.
This isn’t just about changing how we eat; it’s about creating space for God to change our hearts.

Fasting helps us refocus our priorities, realign our hearts, and renew our dependence on Him. We don’t fast to earn God’s favor, but to experience His presence in a fresh and transforming way.

Our prayer is that these 21 days will refresh you in His presence, renew your purpose, and revive your faith for what’s ahead.

The Daniel Fast is a biblically based, partial fast modeled after the life of Daniel — a man who set his heart to honor God even in the midst of cultural pressure.

Scriptural Foundation:

• Daniel 1:12–15 — Daniel ate only vegetables and drank water.
• Daniel 10:2–3 — Daniel abstained from rich foods to humble himself before God.

During these 21 days, we simplify our diet and focus our attention on prayer, worship, and Scripture.

Foods to Enjoy

• Fruits (fresh, frozen, or dried — no added sugar)
• Vegetables (all kinds — fresh, frozen, raw, or cooked)
• Whole Grains (brown rice, quinoa, oats, barley)
• Legumes (lentils, beans, peas, chickpeas)
• Nuts & Seeds (almonds, walnuts, chia, flax, sunflower)
• Oils (olive, avocado, coconut — in moderation)
• Beverages (water, 100% fruit juice, herbal tea)

Foods to Avoid

• Meat, poultry, or fish
• Dairy (milk, cheese, butter, yogurt)
• Sweeteners and desserts
• Processed foods and refined grains
• Caffeine and alcohol

• Pray before you begin. Ask God to show you what He wants to do in your life during this season.
• Plan your meals. Preparation keeps you from frustration.
• Simplify your schedule. Make room for worship, prayer, and Scripture.
• Expect challenge — and grace. When you feel weak, let it turn you back to Him.

Morning: Start your day with Scripture and prayer. Ask, “Lord, what do You want to renew in me today?”
Midday: Pause for reflection, prayer or worship.
Evening: Journal gratitude and insights from your day.

Suggested Reading: Choose one book to focus on during your fast —

• • Daniel (devotion and courage)
  • Psalms (prayer and worship)
  • Proverbs (wisdom and guidance)

• Ask God to refresh your heart with honesty, clarity, and surrender.
• Pray for a renewed hunger for holiness, intimacy, and obedience.
• Invite the Holy Spirit to refresh any dry or weary places within you.

• Pray for your home and church family to be refreshed with unity, forgiveness, and love.
• Ask God to breathe fresh vision, passion, and purpose into The Plant.
• Pray that every ministry and relationship would be strengthened and refreshed by His Spirit.

• Pray for God to refresh our passion for people far from Him.
• Ask the Lord to refresh our church’s witness in Mahwah, West Milford, and beyond.
• Pray that God would send us into our neighborhoods with renewed boldness, compassion, and light.

• Stay hydrated. Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
• Plan simple meals. Keep recipes basic and nourishing.
• Give yourself grace. If you slip, don’t quit — start again.
• Stay connected. Share what God is showing you with your Life Group.
• Remember the purpose: Less of me. More of Him.

• What is God revealing to me through this fast?
• What distractions or idols is He asking me to surrender?
• How is He growing new fruit in my life and character?

As we journey through these 21 days, remember:
Fasting doesn’t move God closer to us — it moves us closer to Him.
Let’s seek Him together with open hearts, expect renewal, and believe for a harvest that will change lives far beyond these 21 days.