The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough
Overview
Elmer Towns’ Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough has become a must-read as the powerful spiritual discipline of fasting has seen a revival among followers of Christ. Now Towns digs deeper into one of the most popular forms of fasting today, the Daniel Fast. With an emphasis on a healthy, simple diet, the Daniel Fast is named after the prophet Daniel who participated in a partial fast for spiritual purposes. Daniel was taken captive into Babylon when he was 16 years old. The Babylonian king wanted the young prophet to help him administer his rule over the captive Jews and he wanted to “Babylon-ize” Daniel, to make the young man of God more like him. The first step the king took in his campaign was to provide a sumptuous feast of fattening comfort foods to tempt Daniel. In response, the prophet refrained from the king’s table, choosing instead to eat only vegetables and to drink only water. He honored God over the king.
Dr. Elmer Towns introduces readers to the spiritual, physical, and mental basics of the Daniel Fast, coaching them through either a 10-day or 21-day period of renewal, and he includes original Daniel Fast recipes created by executive chef John P. Perkins. Dr. Towns addresses practical questions, such as what to eat and when, as well as how to pray effectively. Readers will learn how to encounter God during their fast, how to worship through self-discipline, and how to pray for specific answers. They will also explore the role of weeping, repentance, and spiritual warfare in their life of faith. Daniel is a model to God’s people, of someone who chooses spiritual nourishment over bodily satisfaction. In The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough, God’s people can learn to follow his example.
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- Introduces readers to the basics of the Daniel Fast
- Coaches readers through a 10-day or 21-day period of renewal
- Addresses practical questions as well as how to pray effectively
Top Highlights
“All of these definitions point to the same issue: During a Daniel Fast, you give up the things you enjoy eating and eat only what is necessary. Therefore, the Daniel Fast is an expression of abstinence for purposes of self-discipline.” (Page 20)
“‘Daniel purposed in his heart that he would not defile himself with the portion of the king’s delicacies, nor with the wine’ (v. 8). Notice the word ‘purposed’ in this passage. The secret to a Daniel Fast is to purpose in your heart; that is, to make a vow as you enter the fast that you will purpose to follow the Lord in what you eat and drink.” (Page 19)
“‘Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you’ (Matt. 6:33).” (Page 29)
“‘Bodily exercise profits little, but godliness is profitable for all things’ (1 Tim. 4:8).” (Page 29)
“Fasting can be used to accomplish a spiritual purpose.” (Page 16)
Dr. Towns has exposed the mightiest principle of changing a nation, a city, and a family: the Daniel Fast. I have used the Daniel Fast for many years and have taught it as the foundational principle for powerful ministry. Whatever it takes, be sure to set aside 21 days to climb the hill of God and seek him with prayer and fasting. You will experience great breakthrough in your home, your finances, and, most of all, your nation.
—Larry Stockstill, senior pastor, Bethany World Prayer Center
- Title: The Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough
- Author: Elmer Towns
- Publishers: Gospel Light, Regal
- Print Publication Date: 2010
- Logos Release Date: 2014
- Pages: 192
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Logos Research Edition
- Subjects: Fasting › Religious aspects--Christianity; Spiritual life › Christianity; Bible. O.T. Daniel › Criticism, interpretation, etc
- ISBNs: 9781493425440, 9780830754731, 1493425447, 0830754733
- Resource ID: LLS:DNLFST
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2022-09-29T23:20:55Z
Elmer Towns is cofounder of Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, and dean of its School of Religion. Also a best-selling author, he won an ECPA Gold Medallion Book of the Year Award for The Names of the Holy Spirit.