Draw Near – Christian Fasting Guide & Journal, 7, 21 or 40 Days (KJV) | Printable PDF

Take that pause. Set something down for a while, and draw near to God.

Draw Near is a simple, grace-filled guide and journal for a season of fasting and prayer. One book works three ways: a 7-day fast, a 21-day fast (many churches do a Daniel fast in January), or a 40-day fast (lovely for Lent, the weeks before Easter, or any time). The pages are undated, so you can use it again and again.

It starts with what the Bible says. You will read why we fast from Matthew 6:16–18, Isaiah 58:6, Daniel 1:12 and Daniel 10:3, all in the King James Version. Then a clear, friendly page on what fasting is and is not. Fasting is not a way to earn God's love. You already have it.

You choose your fast. Food fasts are here, and so are everyday fasts: social media, TV, your phone, shopping or sweets. Every one of them is a real fast and a good choice.

Each day page has one KJV verse, a short note, a prayer focus, lines for "What I'm laying down" and "What I'm asking God," and little check boxes.

A caring health note: Please talk with your doctor before any food fast. Do not fast from food if you are pregnant or nursing, have diabetes or another health condition, take medicine that needs food, or have ever struggled with eating. A non-food fast is a beautiful choice.

What's inside (59 pages)

• Cover and welcome page (how the 7, 21 and 40-day tracks work)
• "Before You Begin" caring health note
• Why We Fast (Matthew 6:16–18 and Isaiah 58:6, KJV)
• Daniel's Fast (Daniel 1:12 and Daniel 10:3, KJV)
• What Fasting Is (and Isn't)
• Choose Your Fast: everyday fasts and food fasts, side by side
• Pick Your Track: 7, 21 or 40 days, plus six themes
• My Fasting Plan page
• Daniel Fast Simple Food List (simple foods, no counting)
• When the Pull Comes: short prayers for hard moments
• 7-day, 21-day and 40-day trackers
• 40 undated day pages: KJV verse, short reflection, prayer focus, writing lines, check boxes
• Answered Prayers page
• After the Fast reflection page
• Printing tips, license page and a closing note

Who it's for

Anyone who wants to fast with a free and happy heart. Great for a church-wide 21-day Daniel fast in January, a 40-day Lent fast, a small group, or a personal week of seeking God. Perfect if you want a non-food fast, too.

Good to know

Digital download only. No physical item is shipped. Print at home or at a print shop. US Letter and A4. Works on a tablet in GoodNotes or any PDF app.

Classroom & church use

A classroom license is included. One teacher or group leader may print copies for one class or small group they lead (up to 30 people). For a whole church or school, email hello@godintentions.org for a group license.

Please note: Scripture is from the King James Version (KJV). This journal is non-denominational and is not medical advice. Please talk with your doctor before any food fast. Find simple Daniel fast recipes in The Biblical Table cookbook series.

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