I fasted breakfast this morning as a symbol of my rejection of gluttony (breakfast has always been my unhealthiest meal). It was my first fast as I only turned to God this month, but I’m happy I did it!
Hi Ashley and everyone seeing this. I hope you’re having a good sabbath. I was wondering if you guys could please pray for a family in my church ward. Their last name is Parker and they have a wonderful family of 5 sons (the youngest is 11 and the oldest is I think 25 or 27) and a wonderful mom. Their dad committed suicide Thursday night and their family needs all the support they can get right now. I know this is a really heavy topic and I apologize for bringing something so sensitive to a happy and positive video. I just know that if there’s one community I can count on it is God’s community. I hope you all are able to have a good and safe sabbath day💕
I’m so sorry for their loss. I’m sending love to the Parkers, I hope they can get through this time of sadness. I’m praying for them, I know god is listening and there for them. XOXO, Elsie Thompson
Hi please can you explain what actually happened that it seriously changed the course of your life? Because Ive lost all hope and faith because of the serious problems I have, to help encourage me and maybe others. Thank you kindly Melbourne Australia ♥♥♥
@@annabertuna1805 hi Anna! ❤️ so without making it too long. I was being drawn by God to be reconciled to Him. I was living completely worldly. I was clubbing, smoking, drinking, etc. I missed being in the presence of God and I knew something had to change. I remembered a lady had told me about her church a year or two before and I just started going. The church does a Daniel fast at the beginning of every year. So I decided to do it too. I read a book about biblical fasting to learn more. During that time my car was taken and I had to walk over an hour to and from work. I was denying my flesh with the fast (and I was struggling). My body began what I describe as a purging process and I had like acne all over my skin. I felt God telling me not to wear any make up or special lotions during this time. And usually I straightened my hair but I felt God telling me to leave it natural and to strip everything away. No more hiding. I started losing interest in the things that I thought I couldn’t live without before and I filled that time with more of God. On my walk to work I would listen to sermons and teachings. I started only listening to worship music. I couldn’t wait to get home everyday so I could go into prayer time and be with God. And even though I was living through some of the hardest moments of my life God was teaching me to count it all joy. I fell in love with God like never before. God started giving me dreams and visions. Revealing His word more deeply. Then He started answering prayers from a list that He told me to write and pray over on NYE. It’s like my life went into acceleration mode after that. I came out of depression and suicidal thoughts, my skin was healed, my circumstances didn’t change but God changed me in them. I got my car back, I got a promotion at work, I met my now husband. That short season of obedience and submission to God really changed my life.
Girl 😩🤍 I have always struggled with fasting and my relationship with food hasn’t always been healthy. I’ve been feeling like it’s impossible for me to successfully fast, but I know that is a lie! You are inspiring me to fully commit and deny myself 🙌🏻 thank you!
If you are feeling better, for me it is also very hard to fast because i really love eating and therefore it is hard to control my Hunger, but as you said it is not impossible and god knows your weakness. The holy spirit will help you to fast and resist to eat and will give ypu All the strength you need. focus on God and spend time with him, pray and read the bible and your mind will be filled with the holy Spirit. God bless you🙏🏽
I’ve been feeling this way because I feel the need to fast but I give it till day three and I’m making changes, I dislike it so much and I want to change it 😢
@@elianandeunyema966 I’m with you! I’m trying a less extreme fast this week for Holy Week- switching one meal a day (breakfast for me) for a smoothie instead. It doesn’t seem like much but it’s a sacrifice for me because I know I will be so low energy- but I’m reminding myself of everything Christ endured for us to get through ❤️
Hey! I love your videos; it’s very encouraging to see a fellow Christian on big platform intentionally praising God and helping other Christians on their walk😊 I just wanted to let you know that a “Daniel fast” is not actually a fast it’s a diet. Fasting is keeping from the mouth which means not eating food. In the Bible the reason Daniel did this “fast” is because he didn’t want to eat the King’s food because it was unclean so he fasted from it, and ate vegetables instead. I’m not saying you can’t do this “fast” if you do decide to do it the Lord will still respect your heart😊 I just wanna say that I really love your videos and admire your passion for Christ; And I will continue to share your channel with friends and family.😄
I usually thought that fasting was mainly not eating at all but after seeing this fast I'll definitely be doing this probably for a month to grow closer to God
After seeing this video I did Daniel Fasting for 46 days. Thank you for your detailed video about Daniel Fasting. This video popped up at the right when God talked me to keep the Daniel Fasting.
🤍🤍🤍 I’m 17 years old and I’m doing my first 21 day fast, I am allowing coffee and meat but so much of my diet is gone with even no sugars alone, my dad is doing it with me and this isn’t his first time. I’m on day 13 right now and I really just needed another reminder that now that I’m more than halfway through doesn’t mean that God has stopped working, I have to FINISH STRONG!
I love how you explained the true purpose and benefits of fasting and not just the food, or not eating for weight-loss. I love your shared experience with God. Thanks for sharing. God bless.👍🏽
I thrive on this diet daily! Eating a clean plant based diet is amazing for your health! I do cut out all sugar, alcohol, coffee , processed foods a couple time of year but I’ll definitely concentrate on prayer this time! ✌🏼❤️
🤍 I’ve done a water fast before and always dreaded doing it…this is the first time I’m actually excited to do this fast, so thank you for your video! I cannot wait to hear the Lords voice more clearly and know his will for my life in this season (:
I just have to say wow. Seeing youth so fire up for Jesus is so beautiful to witness I’m a pastors wife and have worked with youth for years on our previous church before God calling us to be pastors Now trying to reach out and win youth for Christ me having 2 young adults my self. Is just something very close to our heart. Help us pray for the community of west heaven Connecticut we are doing outreach there to bring families to the feet of Christ 🙏♥️ God bless you keep fire up my child !!! We only been there for one year ❤🙏🙏🙏
I love the fact that you are very honest, on how important is to glorify the Lord and be humble under his presence. That you don’t take away the real meaning of the fast which is to be cleaned and Learn to abstain from what is not good under his eyes. Everything that he teaches us is for good and will not harm us. Like king Salomon he asked wisdom to guide his people, and the lord gave him everything else. Not to expect anything from the Lord knowing to put everything in his hand and he will provide all we need. Amen
Wow, finding this was providential. Christians in the Middle East actually practice the Daniel Fast on January 30, 31 and Feb 1 to commemorate the fasting of Nineveh each year (a tradition going back thousands of years) and I was just thinking how nice it would be if there were a video explaining the process! Thank you for sharing this!
To late on telling everyone girl. It’s my first one - so I told the whole office I’m so nervous 😬 but I’m going to keep praying and hoping I can make it to 21 days. My intention mindset is acting to operate under abundance. 🙏🏼
@@ashleyhetherington_ Hi Ashley love your channel. I've tried to download your grocery list but the link is not showing it. Can you give it another way,... Thanks
Ashley, this is an amazing video. God had placed the fast on the mind of a coworker of mine intended for me. 4 days later after frustrations and prayer I’ve found this video and it’s the most simple breakdown. I truly appreciate it!
Beautiful video! As a Russian Orthodox Christian, I now fast twice a week. And I love how clear you are about the most important parts of any fast: the intention to be closer with our Lord and to really give our Father the space to heal, Deliver, and lead away from the Devil in all of the ways we might not even see we are being possessed- as someone who has been challenged with food as both a drug and a distraction, fasting has now been revealed to me as one of the most beautiful ways our Lord asks us to let Him In so he can help and save us. Amen!! May you prosper, Ashley, and may the Lord protect and guide your soul!
God spoke to me about fasting in 2023. I am hesitant to fast because I feel as if I cannot do it. But, I know that I cannot do it in my own strength, but God’s alone. So, when 2023 comes, I will surrender that year to God and try fasting! And also, I am hesitant because I love chicken, eggs, bacon, and coffee lol. So, I am praying for preparation and surrender to God in 2023, hoping for success and where God is calling me to go!
I finished reading a short book about fasting, and I stumbled upon this video quite literally minutes later….😳 like God is clearly leading me to fast and do this. You are so helpful to give us this video and this content thank you so much❤ you’re helping us believers have an easier transition to begin this can’t thank you enough 🙏
Thank you all of your videos. I'm a busy wife and mom of 4 and I have been looking to become more aware of my faith and I came across your TH-cam channel and have dedicated a notebook for notes from your videos. I am planning on doing the Daniel fast in the next 7-10 days to kind of reset my mind and prepare myself for dedicating more time for bible studies and my faith. Thank you so much!!!
Hi Ashley! I appreciate your video. I have another tip for you. Start your day with fruit and eat as much of it as you care for. The more fruit you eat, the less you’ll crave the stuff you’re giving up. ❤
@@amanda32817 I'm done the fast and when I tell you GOD WORKS IMMEDIATELY! I don't care what anyone else tells you but try it for yourself! I feel like Christ literally shined on me. It makes you want to fast and fast some more ! Definitely can hear clearer when he tells me to talk to him! It was great! Try for one day and if you can do 1 then you can do 2
I had adaniel fast ,my first difficult thing in all is to stay away from coffee coz i rather stay without food but i get coffee,it was abit challenging coz I'm working in house as annanie where the provision is little remember vegetables almost only from that i say fasting is not our own strength,it was God's grace and mercy,and my testimony,it was my first time to hear God speaking,i give God glory,thank you sis for sharing with us
🤍 I never fast like this but I want to try. Your testimony encouraged me the most because I feel a bit lost at the moment, with no direction and I need God to show me what He has in store for me. I think the hard part for me is not the food (cuz I`m a vegetarian, I don`t drink coffee, not a big fan of diaries and alcohol ) but the discipline to pray and read the Word . Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us.
Thanks amazing Pollyne! God will meet you where you are, just trust Him. We serve a faithful God. In my latest video I talk about how to prepare for the Daniel Fast and setting aside time for prayer is crucial.
This is great. I’ve been meaning to really truly implement fasting this year. On and off every month for a week. My goal is to grow closer to God this year so I want to make this happen. Thank you for the tips
Thank you so much, Ashley!! I had been looking for a specific fast to do during Lent, but was finding it difficult to figure out what type of fast to do. Your video spoke to me, and IMMEDIATELY after finishing it, my mom came and started suggesting this fast. I mean, it's your words, but God's work. Thank you again, love you and your videos.❤
Just two days ago I felt God's calling to fast, so this was amazing timing when your video popped on my feed. THANK YOU ASHLEY. you've filled me with energy and excitement to try out this crazy thing :)
Great video! I just started my 1st Daniel Fast this past Monday. Surprisingly I've been doing well. I mentally gave myself a few days to get acclimated, but no need. I suppose prior habits helped me. It's been a work in progress for some time. You've expanded my shopping list of items I didn't think of. Going shopping tomorrow 👍🏽 Today I was surrounded by good savory foods and cake, but I wasn't tempted. Praise God. I'm so committed to this for me and my deeper connection with God that I will not sabotage it. Thanks for sharing
I’m more than certain God has been calling me to go on the Daniel Fast for some time now… and the urge keeps growing as time passes. I appreciate your vídeo as I needed direction and tips for how to and what to do during the fast 🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless friend! 💖
I’ve deleted my whole comment because I made a mistake. Last year I had wrote that fasting was not about food always. I said that you can fast from other things. But as I grow closer to Christ and learning how to take wise council from trusted people, and leaning on the Holy Spirit now know fast is abstaining from food. The Daniel fast is a debatable for some and that’s where you can go to God about it. He did abstain from particular food so you can say it was a partial fast. Yet nevertheless, I will just abstain from food completely, and I would also say when you fast, you should consecrate yourself too and take away things that are distraction. Fast and you need to be praying and getting into your word strongly because if you’re not doing those things, then you are on a hunger strike. ❤️❤️❤️
No that isn’t a fast. And even the Daniel fast is not a fast. It was because Daniel didn’t wanted to eat the unclean food. And he ate only vegetables and drunk only water for 10 days. He did not even took fruits. I have done a study and the Romans even took it over. I really don’t like it when people say we can also fast by not watching you tube, internet or mobile phones. That is not a fast!!! Fast is no food and drink! In that time there was no internet and TH-cam no phones. Nothing. We can’t just add things and lie to others! We are adding and we are not telling the truth. Do you know what would have happend, if Jesus turned the stone into bread or if he broke the fast? Please let us just believe God for His word! The Bible learns us how to fast! The Daniel fast is 21 days. No food. The 10 days he did was only vegetables and water! We want Great things and wonders from God so we have to do it how He wants it.
@@chellashart2144 The Daniel fast may or may not be a fast. I think it’s one of those debatable things but for safe measures I now just don’t eat at all. I do believe that he definitely consecrated himself in those 10 days which is something i believe you should add to fasting. I wrote this a year ago so I have grown a lot since then. I am going to rephrase what I said. What I should’ve said was abstain from food but also remove distractions which can be social media, TV, etc.. I don’t think that Jesus would ever turn the stone to food because he already made his mind up that he was not going to eat at all versus someone who made their mind up not to eat a certain type of food. If that made sense. Hmm… I think you were showing me an example that if Jesus would’ve broke his fast and he’s supposed to be our example it wouldn’t have gone like it’s supposed to. His fast and everyone else in the word should be an example of what happens when you follow through. AMEN! Well said and thanks my sis in Christ
I don’t know why, but I got a little teary eyed because I know what God is able to do and I have planned and am in prep for a fast in the coming week. May God continue to bless you
I would like to thank you for your clear yet great delivery and interpretation of the book of Daniel. This was extremely helpful to me. May God continue to bless you and your ministry😊
I'm going to watch this each day of my fast 😂 it's so motivating and a good reset. Something I've heard too about fasting: when we have control over our bodies, we can really offer them to God. You can't offer Him what you don't have :) 🙏🕊️ blessings!!
Hii! I'm from Brazil, and God led me to your Channel, that it's blessing me alot. I'am so grateful for the Lord teach me through your life. God bless you❤️
God bless you Ashley you're a great woman of God and you do a great job explaining things and breaking them down. Keep doing what God is guiding you todo God bless. ❤
Funny how I have not seen anyone comment about the pup coming out behind Ashley (at 7:25) and then realizing she was recording LOL! It was too cute! Thank you for sharing how you do the Daniel Fast. This will be my first time and was thinking it would be something complex. You made it so simple!
I really needed this video. I literally prayed the other day asking God to provide me with tips, resources, and recipes so that I can successfully complete the Daniel fast this year. Thank you!
🤍 I have never heard of the Daniel fast. I am needing some direction and answers right now from God. I need to see some things change in my life/situation. Pray for me as I seek God for my answers. 🙏
Beautiful job explaining what to eat and drink, and what not to. Also everything else was well said. I want to try this fast, I heard about it a longtime. I have a lot of things not going too well in my body and in my life, I really want God’s help. Please pray 🙏 for me . ❤
Hi ashley ,i am a 12 year old girl whos looking to come closer to god because i have a huge guilt of stuff i did and want to repent and start afresh and be gods child and a better christian and not lukewarn anymore , i wanted to know if you or anyone reading this has any advice or youtube channels that can help me cause my family is not any help and when i try to introduce them to god they just ignore me like its nothing , so i need some tips for bible studies and things like that, only if its not a bother to you
Big admirer, love your walk and testimony and totally loved the incite on fasting. I for one cannot do the Daniel 'fast' because I am a foodie and the Daniel 'fast' actually satiates me. Doing some biblical research it was pointed out to me Daniel 10 where he goes through a time of mourning is usually used to support the Daniel 'fast'. In your description you correctly referred to it as a diet. In Daniel 9 he does mention fasting with prayer and supplication where I believe he truly fasted. It was eye opening when it was pointed out to me. No beef for anyone doing the Daniel diet. God wants us to go after him and I see you and your platform with the purest intention. Keep being the light that you are.
Love this Ashley. I just got finished with my fast at the start of 2024 and it went well. I wish I saw your nice cream idea during my fast. One of my favorite snacks was Triscuits with mashed avocado. So good! During the fast I had a lot of dreams and visions and had some blessings during the 21 days. I also prayed for a restored relationship and I am confident if it is Gods will he will make it happen. During the time I did draw closer to God and will continue to look up to him! God bless you!
Wow I was a strict vegan for 4+ years and this was essentially the diet I adhered to: fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, legumes, grains. It’s interesting how this is considered a fast. When I fast, I typically only consume liquids, including fresh pressed homemade juices. I think it just depends on what you are wanting to grow in with God, I think this type of fast “the Daniel fast” could still be a form of idolization of food. If you’re like me, and have struggled in getting free from idolizing food, and that food has a stronghold on your life, I would recommend a liquid fast (no solid food, only liquids allowed, avoid processed anything, so really only 100% juice, and organic if accessible). But, also, if you have struggled with eating disorders or currently do, please do not begin fasting, and pray for spiritual and physical discernment, because yes the Bible says to pray and fast in many scriptures, but pray to God first, ask for confirmation if you aren’t sure if this is for you. Do not listen to me, or anything one else online, if God is telling you something different, and you have to get quiet to listen. Sometimes the fast I think we all need is a technology fast. For some of you reading this, this is your confirmation to delete social media, give yourself a break, and get into the Word. Get yourself into the Word, and get offline. I repeat, Get yourself into the Word, and get yourself offline. Lord knows I need to be reminded of this more often. Granted, here I am, sharing my thoughts and opinions online, but hey, take it or leave it. Much love brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that we have discernment when it comes to following others online versus following our redeemer, Jesus Christ, who is hungry to hear from us, so that we may grow in relationship with Him, and log off of our earthly devices to grow spiritually with Him!
🤍 Love this recommendation of the Daniel Fast. Simple and Concise a beginner like me who has not fully read the book of Daniel has now fully understood why even Daniel fasted and why he had been captured in the first place. Love this video fr.🤌😇
Thank you! I'm so glad I came across your video! The Lord is directing me to fast and I'm grateful because I've tried in the past but didn't fully understand how or why. I'm excited for a closer walk with Jesus and a greater understanding. I'm also looking forward to breakthrough and answered prayers! Amen and God bless you!
i am..AMAZED. so i’ve been thinking about fasting lately, expecially about the daniel fast. i looked it up online, but just couldn’t find the correct information and i was just confused. i had dropped the whole thing a couple days ago, still wanting to fast but i gave up. i feel like i’m always confused with God, so i give up. but then your video popped up! like what?? it’s crazy! thank you Ashley, you may not know it but you’ve helped me so much, and helped me align myself with that God always provides, and he will not leave you alone or confused. Thank you! ❤️ :) edit: 🤍!!
Thank you so much for this video Ashley. I will be doing a fast for Lent and I have been trying to look for different recipes and I will be looking for scriptures to read. I have done fasting and praying many times, but as you stated that Satan does not want to see us have a miracle. I would stop and would not finish. God placed you on my feed and I am grateful. You made it so much more simplistic. You truly have a gift.
Would love to hear your thoughts on being vegan. I wasn’t sure what the Daniel fast was… but after listening that’s how I eat everyday (except for sugar whoops haha) I’ve been vegan for 4 years & feel extremely clear and spiritually connected to God compared to when I ate dairy and meat
Thank you for this video and the encouragement. I’m getting ready to start my Daniel fast next week and I just wanted to be prepared. This was great for that ! Thanks 🤍
Hi Ashley, I’m on the 21 day Daniel fast, I started it somewhere around after the first of this month of January and my last day is January 31st. I subscribed to your TH-cam channel and I like your ideas on fasting and read the word of God while fasting. It not as hard as I thought it would be,I’m slowly adjusting to the different types of foods and sometimes I get all these cravings, however I just go and find a fruit to munch on and that quench the cravings. Thanks for sharing your awesome video and may God continue to bless and guide you on helping us to learn the right way to fast.
Thank you so much for this video Ashley. Fasting and praying is such a vital part of our faith walk as believers, and yet alot of us are intimidated by the thought of doing it and sometimes have no idea how to go about it. Thanks also for the meal suggestions,especially on deserts-I really struggle with those. So grateful God used you to shed light on fasting and praying. Praying for God to continue to move in your life and share His truth to others. Be blessed. 🙏💖
I am in a relationship which I am struggling with! I go to church on Sundays and feel I should be listening more but I struggle! I struggle to leave because I have no friends and and no one to talk to but the person I am with! I hope you can pray for my strength ❤️
May God make you sensitive to His hold on your hand as He leads you forward - so that you follow in the path He has lovingly prepared for you - to the future He has planned for you. JEREMIAH 39:11. Joy, peace and strength to you as you follow His leading - in Jesus' mighty name.
Good morning Ashley! I'm technically at the end of my 1st week of the Daniel Fast through my church. First time doing it and it's so true what you have shared about being weak, going through withdrawals from caffeine. My caffeine is drinking matcha and I have learned to drink decaf tea instead and that helped. Thank you also for the meal suggestions cause I have been looking for more meal ideas than what I've been eating. Beans, quinoa, and cauliflower for dinner or lunch and oatmeal with banana in coconut oil in pan with cinnamon and nuts for breakfast...some of the meal suggestions I've been eating. God bless you on helping others through your experience in the Daniel Fast.🙏💕
I've never fasted before (i have a binge eating disorder) its always been so daunting, but I think God is calling me to do some sort of fast soon. I have a mission that i can't focus on, and i think through fasting and prayer, I will be able to complete it (I'm writing a in depth bible study book) Could use some prayers for guidence and strength! ❤
I fasted breakfast this morning as a symbol of my rejection of gluttony (breakfast has always been my unhealthiest meal). It was my first fast as I only turned to God this month, but I’m happy I did it!
yayy keep it up! 🌟
I love you and I am so proud of u keep it up 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽
Yess❤❤❤❤Keep it up
I’m proud of you🎉🎉 God uses our acts of surrender for something great, and I pray that whatever He’s doing within you flourishes!
NICE JOBBB!!!!!!!!!
Hi Ashley and everyone seeing this. I hope you’re having a good sabbath. I was wondering if you guys could please pray for a family in my church ward. Their last name is Parker and they have a wonderful family of 5 sons (the youngest is 11 and the oldest is I think 25 or 27) and a wonderful mom. Their dad committed suicide Thursday night and their family needs all the support they can get right now. I know this is a really heavy topic and I apologize for bringing something so sensitive to a happy and positive video. I just know that if there’s one community I can count on it is God’s community. I hope you all are able to have a good and safe sabbath day💕
I’m so sorry to hear this 💔. I will be praying for them.
That’s so sad!! Of course I will pray!! You’re right! You can always count on God’s community!!☺
Im sorry foe their loss, i will defintly pray foe them
Praying for them 💝
I’m so sorry for their loss. I’m sending love to the Parkers, I hope they can get through this time of sadness. I’m praying for them, I know god is listening and there for them.
XOXO,
Elsie Thompson
The Daniel fast was the first fast I did after I got saved and it seriously helped change the course of my life❤️❤️
Hi please can you explain what actually happened that it seriously changed the course of your life? Because Ive lost all hope and faith because of the serious problems I have, to help encourage me and maybe others. Thank you kindly Melbourne Australia ♥♥♥
I wish can meet a girl like u
Wow, amazing story Victoria! God is so faithful.
@@annabertuna1805 hi Anna! ❤️ so without making it too long. I was being drawn by God to be reconciled to Him. I was living completely worldly. I was clubbing, smoking, drinking, etc. I missed being in the presence of God and I knew something had to change. I remembered a lady had told me about her church a year or two before and I just started going. The church does a Daniel fast at the beginning of every year. So I decided to do it too. I read a book about biblical fasting to learn more. During that time my car was taken and I had to walk over an hour to and from work. I was denying my flesh with the fast (and I was struggling). My body began what I describe as a purging process and I had like acne all over my skin. I felt God telling me not to wear any make up or special lotions during this time. And usually I straightened my hair but I felt God telling me to leave it natural and to strip everything away. No more hiding. I started losing interest in the things that I thought I couldn’t live without before and I filled that time with more of God. On my walk to work I would listen to sermons and teachings. I started only listening to worship music. I couldn’t wait to get home everyday so I could go into prayer time and be with God. And even though I was living through some of the hardest moments of my life God was teaching me to count it all joy. I fell in love with God like never before. God started giving me dreams and visions. Revealing His word more deeply. Then He started answering prayers from a list that He told me to write and pray over on NYE. It’s like my life went into acceleration mode after that. I came out of depression and suicidal thoughts, my skin was healed, my circumstances didn’t change but God changed me in them. I got my car back, I got a promotion at work, I met my now husband. That short season of obedience and submission to God really changed my life.
That, is such an inspiring Testimony. Thank you so much for sharing!!
Girl 😩🤍 I have always struggled with fasting and my relationship with food hasn’t always been healthy. I’ve been feeling like it’s impossible for me to successfully fast, but I know that is a lie! You are inspiring me to fully commit and deny myself 🙌🏻 thank you!
If you are feeling better, for me it is also very hard to fast because i really love eating and therefore it is hard to control my Hunger, but as you said it is not impossible and god knows your weakness. The holy spirit will help you to fast and resist to eat and will give ypu All the strength you need. focus on God and spend time with him, pray and read the bible and your mind will be filled with the holy Spirit. God bless you🙏🏽
I feel I couldn’t do this fast. I dont like a lot of vegetables and fruits and I’ve tried fasting before and I get really weak
I’ve been feeling this way because I feel the need to fast but I give it till day three and I’m making changes, I dislike it so much and I want to change it 😢
@@ichbinderwegdiewahrheitund3775 I somehow never saw this response, thank you so much sister 🙌🏻❤️
@@elianandeunyema966 I’m with you! I’m trying a less extreme fast this week for Holy Week- switching one meal a day (breakfast for me) for a smoothie instead. It doesn’t seem like much but it’s a sacrifice for me because I know I will be so low energy- but I’m reminding myself of everything Christ endured for us to get through ❤️
Hey! I love your videos; it’s very encouraging to see a fellow Christian on big platform intentionally praising God and helping other Christians on their walk😊 I just wanted to let you know that a “Daniel fast” is not actually a fast it’s a diet. Fasting is keeping from the mouth which means not eating food. In the Bible the reason Daniel did this “fast” is because he didn’t want to eat the King’s food because it was unclean so he fasted from it, and ate vegetables instead. I’m not saying you can’t do this “fast” if you do decide to do it the Lord will still respect your heart😊 I just wanna say that I really love your videos and admire your passion for Christ; And I will continue to share your channel with friends and family.😄
I usually thought that fasting was mainly not eating at all but after seeing this fast I'll definitely be doing this probably for a month to grow closer to God
After seeing this video I did Daniel Fasting for 46 days. Thank you for your detailed video about Daniel Fasting. This video popped up at the right when God talked me to keep the Daniel Fasting.
🤍🤍🤍 I’m 17 years old and I’m doing my first 21 day fast, I am allowing coffee and meat but so much of my diet is gone with even no sugars alone, my dad is doing it with me and this isn’t his first time. I’m on day 13 right now and I really just needed another reminder that now that I’m more than halfway through doesn’t mean that God has stopped working, I have to FINISH STRONG!
i’m so proud of you. finish strong. not by your power but by Christ’s power through YOU.
@@ashleyhetherington_ Amen 😁👐🏾🙌🏾🙏🏽
I love how you explained the true purpose and benefits of fasting and not just the food, or not eating for weight-loss. I love your shared experience with God.
Thanks for sharing. God bless.👍🏽
Ashley I cannot be more grateful for what you are doing. It really does make a huge positive impact on other believers. God bless you!
i am so so glad to have you in this community 🤎
@@ashleyhetherington_ God bless you and your family
Hi miss my name is Jordan
I've been following her on Instagram just found her here x
I want to be a father one day
I thrive on this diet daily! Eating a clean plant based diet is amazing for your health! I do cut out all sugar, alcohol, coffee , processed foods a couple time of year but I’ll definitely concentrate on prayer this time! ✌🏼❤️
I’m getting ready to fast in the new year! I’m wishing you the best Ash, happy to be your sister in Christ.
so thankful for you
@@ashleyhetherington_ happy holidays
🤍 I’ve done a water fast before and always dreaded doing it…this is the first time I’m actually excited to do this fast, so thank you for your video! I cannot wait to hear the Lords voice more clearly and know his will for my life in this season (:
I just have to say wow. Seeing youth so fire up for Jesus is so beautiful to witness I’m a pastors wife and have worked with youth for years on our previous church before God calling us to be pastors Now trying to reach out and win youth for Christ me having 2 young adults my self. Is just something very close to our heart. Help us pray for the community of west heaven Connecticut we are doing outreach there to bring families to the feet of Christ 🙏♥️ God bless you keep fire up my child !!! We only been there for one year ❤🙏🙏🙏
I love the fact that you are very honest, on how important is to glorify the Lord and be humble under his presence. That you don’t take away the real meaning of the fast which is to be cleaned and Learn to abstain from what is not good under his eyes. Everything that he teaches us is for good and will not harm us. Like king Salomon he asked wisdom to guide his people, and the lord gave him everything else. Not to expect anything from the Lord knowing to put everything in his hand and he will provide all we need. Amen
Wow, finding this was providential. Christians in the Middle East actually practice the Daniel Fast on January 30, 31 and Feb 1 to commemorate the fasting of Nineveh each year (a tradition going back thousands of years) and I was just thinking how nice it would be if there were a video explaining the process! Thank you for sharing this!
To late on telling everyone girl. It’s my first one - so I told the whole office I’m so nervous 😬 but I’m going to keep praying and hoping I can make it to 21 days. My intention mindset is acting to operate under abundance. 🙏🏼
You are truly a Blessing. I needed to see this. The enemy has been attacking me non stop. Thank you for being the Light that our world needs ❤️
i am so so glad you are here!
@@ashleyhetherington_ Hi Ashley love your channel. I've tried to download your grocery list but the link is not showing it. Can you give it another way,... Thanks
Thank you for doing this topic! The meal suggestions were super handy. I admire that as your channel grows you are seeking to post what pleases God!
i am so glad you are in this community anna!
Ashley, this is an amazing video. God had placed the fast on the mind of a coworker of mine intended for me. 4 days later after frustrations and prayer I’ve found this video and it’s the most simple breakdown. I truly appreciate it!
no way! i’m so glad this video came at the right time 🤍
God bless you! I know that God is continuously working on our behalf! I am on day 15 and this was so helpful. Thank you for the motivation!!
Beautiful video! As a Russian Orthodox Christian, I now fast twice a week. And I love how clear you are about the most important parts of any fast: the intention to be closer with our Lord and to really give our Father the space to heal, Deliver, and lead away from the Devil in all of the ways we might not even see we are being possessed- as someone who has been challenged with food as both a drug and a distraction, fasting has now been revealed to me as one of the most beautiful ways our Lord asks us to let Him In so he can help and save us. Amen!! May you prosper, Ashley, and may the Lord protect and guide your soul!
I’ve been praying to God if I should do the Daniel fast! And I think this is His answerrrrr, Lord Jesus help me!
You got this
God spoke to me about fasting in 2023. I am hesitant to fast because I feel as if I cannot do it. But, I know that I cannot do it in my own strength, but God’s alone. So, when 2023 comes, I will surrender that year to God and try fasting! And also, I am hesitant because I love chicken, eggs, bacon, and coffee lol. So, I am praying for preparation and surrender to God in 2023, hoping for success and where God is calling me to go!
I finished reading a short book about fasting, and I stumbled upon this video quite literally minutes later….😳 like God is clearly leading me to fast and do this. You are so helpful to give us this video and this content thank you so much❤ you’re helping us believers have an easier transition to begin this can’t thank you enough 🙏
Thank you all of your videos. I'm a busy wife and mom of 4 and I have been looking to become more aware of my faith and I came across your TH-cam channel and have dedicated a notebook for notes from your videos. I am planning on doing the Daniel fast in the next 7-10 days to kind of reset my mind and prepare myself for dedicating more time for bible studies and my faith. Thank you so much!!!
Mom of 4 as well , did you do the Daniel fast ?
Mom of 5 here! Looking to do this myself.
I love the wisdom and tips, Ashley!
Girl… you are literally such good motivation I get so happy watching your videos literally God bless
Hi Ashley! I appreciate your video. I have another tip for you. Start your day with fruit and eat as much of it as you care for. The more fruit you eat, the less you’ll crave the stuff you’re giving up. ❤
I'm fasting right now, Day 1 ! I'm doing 3 days🙏🏾
How are you feeling?
@@amanda32817 I'm done the fast and when I tell you GOD WORKS IMMEDIATELY! I don't care what anyone else tells you but try it for yourself! I feel like Christ literally shined on me. It makes you want to fast and fast some more !
Definitely can hear clearer when he tells me to talk to him! It was great!
Try for one day and if you can do 1 then you can do 2
@@amanda32817 hii did you do a water fast or if it’s okay what type of fast did you do my sister?🫶🏻
I did the Daniel Fast
@@amanda32817 thank you sister ❤️and you my sister is it okay if I know yours as well ? @Christelletv 🫶🏻
I had adaniel fast ,my first difficult thing in all is to stay away from coffee coz i rather stay without food but i get coffee,it was abit challenging coz I'm working in house as annanie where the provision is little remember vegetables almost only from that i say fasting is not our own strength,it was God's grace and mercy,and my testimony,it was my first time to hear God speaking,i give God glory,thank you sis for sharing with us
Ashley, you have encouraged my walk with Jesus in big ways! Thank you for being a light for Christ and living as such a beautiful example. ❤️☺️
🤍 I never fast like this but I want to try. Your testimony encouraged me the most because I feel a bit lost at the moment, with no direction and I need God to show me what He has in store for me. I think the hard part for me is not the food (cuz I`m a vegetarian, I don`t drink coffee, not a big fan of diaries and alcohol ) but the discipline to pray and read the Word . Thank you for taking the time to make this video for us.
Thanks amazing Pollyne! God will meet you where you are, just trust Him. We serve a faithful God. In my latest video I talk about how to prepare for the Daniel Fast and setting aside time for prayer is crucial.
This is great. I’ve been meaning to really truly implement fasting this year. On and off every month for a week. My goal is to grow closer to God this year so I want to make this happen. Thank you for the tips
🤍🤍🤍 Thank you so much for being on fire for the Lord and spreading his word!!
aw thank you for being in this community 🤍🤍
Thank you so much, Ashley!! I had been looking for a specific fast to do during Lent, but was finding it difficult to figure out what type of fast to do. Your video spoke to me, and IMMEDIATELY after finishing it, my mom came and started suggesting this fast. I mean, it's your words, but God's work. Thank you again, love you and your videos.❤
aww i am so so glad that this video spoke to you. we are in this together 🤍
Just two days ago I felt God's calling to fast, so this was amazing timing when your video popped on my feed. THANK YOU ASHLEY. you've filled me with energy and excitement to try out this crazy thing :)
Great video! I just started my 1st Daniel Fast this past Monday. Surprisingly I've been doing well. I mentally gave myself a few days to get acclimated, but no need. I suppose prior habits helped me. It's been a work in progress for some time.
You've expanded my shopping list of items I didn't think of. Going shopping tomorrow 👍🏽 Today I was surrounded by good savory foods and cake, but I wasn't tempted. Praise God. I'm so committed to this for me and my deeper connection with God that I will not sabotage it.
Thanks for sharing
I’m more than certain God has been calling me to go on the Daniel Fast for some time now… and the urge keeps growing as time passes. I appreciate your vídeo as I needed direction and tips for how to and what to do during the fast 🙏🏼🙏🏼 God bless friend! 💖
I’ve deleted my whole comment because I made a mistake. Last year I had wrote that fasting was not about food always. I said that you can fast from other things. But as I grow closer to Christ and learning how to take wise council from trusted people, and leaning on the Holy Spirit now know fast is abstaining from food. The Daniel fast is a debatable for some and that’s where you can go to God about it. He did abstain from particular food so you can say it was a partial fast. Yet nevertheless, I will just abstain from food completely, and I would also say when you fast, you should consecrate yourself too and take away things that are distraction. Fast and you need to be praying and getting into your word strongly because if you’re not doing those things, then you are on a hunger strike. ❤️❤️❤️
No that isn’t a fast.
And even the Daniel fast is not a fast. It was because Daniel didn’t wanted to eat the unclean food.
And he ate only vegetables and drunk only water for 10 days.
He did not even took fruits.
I have done a study and the Romans even took it over.
I really don’t like it when people say we can also fast by not watching you tube, internet or mobile phones.
That is not a fast!!!
Fast is no food and drink!
In that time there was no internet and TH-cam no phones. Nothing.
We can’t just add things and lie to others!
We are adding and we are not telling the truth.
Do you know what would have happend, if Jesus turned the stone into bread or if he broke the fast?
Please let us just believe God for His word! The Bible learns us how to fast!
The Daniel fast is 21 days. No food.
The 10 days he did was only vegetables and water!
We want Great things and wonders from God so we have to do it how He wants it.
@@chellashart2144 The Daniel fast may or may not be a fast. I think it’s one of those debatable things but for safe measures I now just don’t eat at all. I do believe that he definitely consecrated himself in those 10 days which is something i believe you should add to fasting. I wrote this a year ago so I have grown a lot since then. I am going to rephrase what I said. What I should’ve said was abstain from food but also remove distractions which can be social media, TV, etc..
I don’t think that Jesus would ever turn the stone to food because he already made his mind up that he was not going to eat at all versus someone who made their mind up not to eat a certain type of food. If that made sense.
Hmm… I think you were showing me an example that if Jesus would’ve broke his fast and he’s supposed to be our example it wouldn’t have gone like it’s supposed to. His fast and everyone else in the word should be an example of what happens when you follow through. AMEN!
Well said and thanks my sis in Christ
I don’t know why, but I got a little teary eyed because I know what God is able to do and I have planned and am in prep for a fast in the coming week. May God continue to bless you
You look so young here Ash! crazy how much you have grown all in one year! God has really moved in your life
Fruits, vegetables, nuts, seeds, beans etc are examples of good foods!
I would like to thank you for your clear yet great delivery and interpretation of the book of Daniel. This was extremely helpful to me. May God continue to bless you and your ministry😊
I'm going to watch this each day of my fast 😂 it's so motivating and a good reset.
Something I've heard too about fasting: when we have control over our bodies, we can really offer them to God. You can't offer Him what you don't have :)
🙏🕊️ blessings!!
Hii! I'm from Brazil, and God led me to your Channel, that it's blessing me alot. I'am so grateful for the Lord teach me through your life. God bless you❤️
i am so so glad you are here 🤎
Is good to always unplug from the world while fasting because you can focus more on God
Thank Ashley. I looking forward to the Daniel Fast testimony. You've given me some wonderful tips and suggestion.
Seeing you is a breath of fresh air ❣️🕊️
Long way to go and you are really a super blessing
aw i am so glad you are here!
I told my close friends and my parents when I was fasting. My close friends are also fasting and we agreed to keep each other accountable.
I love your content, you're such an amazing and inspiring woman of God. God bless you Ashley 🤍🤍🤍🙏
thank you for being here sister 🤍
God bless you Ashley you're a great woman of God and you do a great job explaining things and breaking them down. Keep doing what God is guiding you todo God bless. ❤
Funny how I have not seen anyone comment about the pup coming out behind Ashley (at 7:25) and then realizing she was recording LOL! It was too cute! Thank you for sharing how you do the Daniel Fast. This will be my first time and was thinking it would be something complex. You made it so simple!
😂 that is sooo cute!
Aww that's so cute ☺️
Thanks very much, Ashley ...I m very much motivated by your sharing. ❤
I really needed this video. I literally prayed the other day asking God to provide me with tips, resources, and recipes so that I can successfully complete the Daniel fast this year. Thank you!
🤍 I have never heard of the Daniel fast. I am needing some direction and answers right now from God. I need to see some things change in my life/situation. Pray for me as I seek God for my answers. 🙏
I love your videos! So much encouragement and truth! 🤍
Beautiful job explaining what to eat and drink, and what not to. Also everything else was well said. I want to try this fast, I heard about it a longtime. I have a lot of things not going too well in my body and in my life, I really want God’s help. Please pray 🙏 for me . ❤
Hi ashley ,i am a 12 year old girl whos looking to come closer to god because i have a huge guilt of stuff i did and want to repent and start afresh and be gods child and a better christian and not lukewarn anymore , i wanted to know if you or anyone reading this has any advice or youtube channels that can help me cause my family is not any help and when i try to introduce them to god they just ignore me like its nothing , so i need some tips for bible studies and things like that, only if its not a bother to you
Big admirer, love your walk and testimony and totally loved the incite on fasting. I for one cannot do the Daniel 'fast' because I am a foodie and the Daniel 'fast' actually satiates me. Doing some biblical research it was pointed out to me Daniel 10 where he goes through a time of mourning is usually used to support the Daniel 'fast'. In your description you correctly referred to it as a diet. In Daniel 9 he does mention fasting with prayer and supplication where I believe he truly fasted. It was eye opening when it was pointed out to me. No beef for anyone doing the Daniel diet. God wants us to go after him and I see you and your platform with the purest intention. Keep being the light that you are.
Yayy team 🍯
Love you so much
Love this Ashley. I just got finished with my fast at the start of 2024 and it went well. I wish I saw your nice cream idea during my fast. One of my favorite snacks was Triscuits with mashed avocado. So good! During the fast I had a lot of dreams and visions and had some blessings during the 21 days. I also prayed for a restored relationship and I am confident if it is Gods will he will make it happen. During the time I did draw closer to God and will continue to look up to him! God bless you!
🤍Thank you for this video! I have been praying about when I should start a fasting and this video is very encouraging.
i am so so glad this video encouraged you 🤍
Wow I was a strict vegan for 4+ years and this was essentially the diet I adhered to: fruits, nuts, seeds, vegetables, legumes, grains. It’s interesting how this is considered a fast. When I fast, I typically only consume liquids, including fresh pressed homemade juices. I think it just depends on what you are wanting to grow in with God, I think this type of fast “the Daniel fast” could still be a form of idolization of food. If you’re like me, and have struggled in getting free from idolizing food, and that food has a stronghold on your life, I would recommend a liquid fast (no solid food, only liquids allowed, avoid processed anything, so really only 100% juice, and organic if accessible). But, also, if you have struggled with eating disorders or currently do, please do not begin fasting, and pray for spiritual and physical discernment, because yes the Bible says to pray and fast in many scriptures, but pray to God first, ask for confirmation if you aren’t sure if this is for you. Do not listen to me, or anything one else online, if God is telling you something different, and you have to get quiet to listen. Sometimes the fast I think we all need is a technology fast. For some of you reading this, this is your confirmation to delete social media, give yourself a break, and get into the Word. Get yourself into the Word, and get offline. I repeat, Get yourself into the Word, and get yourself offline. Lord knows I need to be reminded of this more often. Granted, here I am, sharing my thoughts and opinions online, but hey, take it or leave it. Much love brothers and sisters in Christ. I pray that we have discernment when it comes to following others online versus following our redeemer, Jesus Christ, who is hungry to hear from us, so that we may grow in relationship with Him, and log off of our earthly devices to grow spiritually with Him!
I'm doing this fast. You've inspired me sooooo much. Love you, Ashley 🤍🤍🤍
🤍 Love this recommendation of the Daniel Fast. Simple and Concise a beginner like me who has not fully read the book of Daniel has now fully understood why even Daniel fasted and why he had been captured in the first place. Love this video fr.🤌😇
You saved me from breaking my spiritual water fast just now. Thank you!
youve given me motivation to not give up on the reason for my little fast. thanks Ash and all in the comments ❤
U are so pretty ❤
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Thank you for the tips, I definitely want to do the Daniel fast. Well see😊💕
Thank you! I'm so glad I came across your video! The Lord is directing me to fast and I'm grateful because I've tried in the past but didn't fully understand how or why. I'm excited for a closer walk with Jesus and a greater understanding. I'm also looking forward to breakthrough and answered prayers! Amen and God bless you!
Thank you for making wholesome content cus we do need those options as christians
i am..AMAZED. so i’ve been thinking about fasting lately, expecially about the daniel fast. i looked it up online, but just couldn’t find the correct information and i was just confused. i had dropped the whole thing a couple days ago, still wanting to fast but i gave up. i feel like i’m always confused with God, so i give up. but then your video popped up! like what?? it’s crazy! thank you Ashley, you may not know it but you’ve helped me so much, and helped me align myself with that God always provides, and he will not leave you alone or confused. Thank you! ❤️ :)
edit: 🤍!!
no way. what a God wink 🤍
thank you for being in this community!
Hey Ashley, it makes me really happy to know we both are serving the same God 🩷🫶🏼
❤️ I loved this video. It brought me courage and joy to try this! Praise The Lord 🙏🏼
That larbar add it in your smoothie it’s soooo good 💜
Thank you so much for this video Ashley. I will be doing a fast for Lent and I have been trying to look for different recipes and I will be looking for scriptures to read. I have done fasting and praying many times, but as you stated that Satan does not want to see us have a miracle. I would stop and would not finish. God placed you on my feed and I am grateful. You made it so much more simplistic. You truly have a gift.
Thank you so much for the wonderful information! God bless!
If your doing this make carrot fries, its just carrots, oil, seasoning and they are so good
Thank you Jesus ❤
Would love to hear your thoughts on being vegan. I wasn’t sure what the Daniel fast was… but after listening that’s how I eat everyday (except for sugar whoops haha)
I’ve been vegan for 4 years & feel extremely clear and spiritually connected to God compared to when I ate dairy and meat
Came across the Daniel Fast book and community recently. Definitely something I’ll do this year
🤍🤍🤍 God bless you Ash. Watching this at the beginning of 2024. Very timely.
Great video! Thank you!
yeah we do fast as a muslim for 1 mnth.. and we’re excited its coming this march.. Godswill we’ll be able to perform it. ameen
Thank you for this video and the encouragement. I’m getting ready to start my Daniel fast next week and I just wanted to be prepared. This was great for that ! Thanks 🤍
Hi Ashley, I’m on the 21 day Daniel fast, I started it somewhere around after the first of this month of January and my last day is January 31st. I subscribed to your TH-cam channel and I like your ideas on fasting and read the word of God while fasting. It not as hard as I thought it would be,I’m slowly adjusting to the different types of foods and sometimes I get all these cravings, however I just go and find a fruit to munch on and that quench the cravings. Thanks for sharing your awesome video and may God continue to bless and guide you on helping us to learn the right way to fast.
Thank you so much for this video Ashley. Fasting and praying is such a vital part of our faith walk as believers, and yet alot of us are intimidated by the thought of doing it and sometimes have no idea how to go about it. Thanks also for the meal suggestions,especially on deserts-I really struggle with those. So grateful God used you to shed light on fasting and praying. Praying for God to continue to move in your life and share His truth to others. Be blessed. 🙏💖
I love this video so much thank you for sharing ❤️🙌🏻🙏🏻
Very encouraging! Please pray for me to fast and continue on my prayer life! It will be much appreciated 🫶🏼
I am in a relationship which I am struggling with! I go to church on Sundays and feel I should be listening more but I struggle! I struggle to leave because I have no friends and and no one to talk to but the person I am with! I hope you can pray for my strength ❤️
May God make you sensitive to His hold on your hand as He leads you forward - so that you follow in the path He has lovingly prepared for you - to the future He has planned for you. JEREMIAH 39:11.
Joy, peace and strength to you as you follow His leading - in Jesus' mighty name.
In the name of Jesus may He open your ears. May He provide you with godly friends.
Good morning Ashley! I'm technically at the end of my 1st week of the Daniel Fast through my church. First time doing it and it's so true what you have shared about being weak, going through withdrawals from caffeine. My caffeine is drinking matcha and I have learned to drink decaf tea instead and that helped. Thank you also for the meal suggestions cause I have been looking for more meal ideas than what I've been eating. Beans, quinoa, and cauliflower for dinner or lunch and oatmeal with banana in coconut oil in pan with cinnamon and nuts for breakfast...some of the meal suggestions I've been eating. God bless you on helping others through your experience in the Daniel Fast.🙏💕
Thank you, for being faithful to God in His calling for your life!
I’m on day 24 of the Daniel fast in my church we got instruction to do 30 days …and all these weeks it’s just been consecration 🙌🏾❤️😭
Watching this now.. but very timely. Thank you! ❤
Thank you for these words Ashley, you have blessed my life with these words, thank you for letting God use you. Blessings. 🤍🤍🤍🤍
🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍Glory be to God 🙏🏾 Amen 🫶🏾…. The power of prayer is so amazing…
Thank you 🤍
I've never fasted before (i have a binge eating disorder) its always been so daunting, but I think God is calling me to do some sort of fast soon. I have a mission that i can't focus on, and i think through fasting and prayer, I will be able to complete it (I'm writing a in depth bible study book) Could use some prayers for guidence and strength! ❤
Love this!!! Perfect timing!!! 🙏🏼
so glad this helped 🤍
Thank you sis Ashley❤