The Daniel Fast Was Never Meant to Be Confusing or Draining

A biblically grounded, pastorally guided playbook for believers who want clarity, intimacy with the Lord, and wise physical stewardship.

  • Understand fasting without legalism or pressure

  • Draw closer to God with clarity and peace

  • Avoid burnout, confusion, and physical depletion

  • Finish the fast with momentum—not regret

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“I want this fast to actually mean something.”

If you’ve ever started a fast with sincere intentions, only to end it confused, exhausted, or discouraged—you’re not alone.

Many believers enter the Daniel Fast hungry for God, but leave feeling physically depleted and spiritually uncertain. The rules were followed. The days were counted. But the clarity never came.

Instead, questions linger:

- Am I doing this right?

- Is this about discipline… or devotion?

- Why do I feel weaker instead of closer to God?

For busy professionals and faithful church members alike, fasting often becomes another pressure-filled obligation—layered on top of already full lives.

And quietly, some begin to wonder if fasting is supposed to feel this disorienting.

Fasting was never meant to produce confusion, guilt, or physical breakdown.

It was meant to draw you nearer.

There is a difference between suffering for righteousness and suffering from misunderstanding.

Fasting Was Never About Moving God

It was always about alignment.

One of the most common misunderstandings about fasting is the belief—spoken or unspoken—that if we fast, God will respond.

But fasting has never been about shifting God’s posture toward us.

It is about shifting ourselves into alignment with Him.

Scripture shows us that God speaks—not in noise or spectacle—but in a still, small voice. In a world filled with constant distraction, that voice is often drowned out. Fasting is the intentional decision to quiet what competes for our attention so we can hear Him again.

This is why Jesus taught that fasting is done quietly, without performance or display. The reward of fasting is not public recognition or guaranteed outcomes—it is proximity. Clarity. Attentiveness.

Fasting does not make God more willing to act.
It makes us more able to listen.

When alignment happens, obedience follows naturally—not from pressure, but from understanding.

  • Biblical teaching on fasting without legalism

  • Clear explanation of why the Daniel Fast exists

  • Practical guidance for food, training, and daily rhythm

  • 14-day and 21-day devotion pathways

  • Wisdom for preserving energy and lean muscle during the fast

“Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.” — James 4:8

Introducing the CNU Fit Daniel Fast Playbook

Discipline Without Decay • Devotion With Wisdom

The CNU Fit Daniel Fast Playbook was created for believers who want to fast with understanding, not anxiety—and with devotion, not physical breakdown.

This is not a devotional pamphlet or a list of food rules.

It is a pastorally guided, biblically grounded, and practically structured playbook designed to help you walk through the Daniel Fast with clarity—spiritually, mentally, and physically.

Every section is intentional.
Nothing is added for hype.
Nothing is removed for convenience.

The goal is simple:
to help you draw closer to God while stewarding the body He entrusted to you.

What You’ll Find Inside the Playbook

Biblical Foundation for Fasting

Clear teaching from Scripture that explains what fasting is and what it is not—without pressure, performance, or manipulation.

Spirit, Soul, and Body Alignment

Understand fasting through the lens of the whole person, so spiritual devotion and physical stewardship work together, not against each other.

Daniel Fast Foods & Daily Rhythm

Complete guidance on allowed foods, sample meals, and how to structure your days without constant second-guessing.

Training & Physical Stewardship During the Fast

Practical wisdom for maintaining strength and energy, avoiding unnecessary fatigue, and protecting lean muscle during periods of restriction.

14-Day & 21-Day Devotion Pathways

Daily Scripture, explanation, focus, reflection, and action—designed for busy lives and sincere hearts.

Post-Fast Transition Guidance

Learn how to exit the fast intentionally so clarity, discipline, and intimacy with God continue beyond the final day.

A Trusted Voice on Why This Matters

“I’ve never seen a fasting book that addresses muscle mass the way this does.

This book makes it clear that fasting does not move God—it aligns you. Spiritually, it’s grounded. Practically, it’s wise. It helps you understand your calling, your stewardship, and how to retain your muscle mass, which is critical to overall health.

Everybody needs this. I’m first in line.” - Apostle Anthony Wallace

This Playbook Is for You If…

  • You want to go deeper in your faith, not just follow a routine

  • You’re entering a Daniel Fast and want to understand what you’re doing and why

  • You value biblical clarity over hype or tradition

  • You want to draw closer to God without legalism or pressure

  • You want to steward your body wisely during fasting—not neglect it

This Playbook Is Not for You If…

  • You’re looking for shortcuts, guarantees, or quick spiritual results

  • You want fasting to be about performance or proving something

  • You prefer hype, emotional manipulation, or rule-based spirituality

  • You’re unwilling to approach fasting with humility and intention

What Happens When You Get the Playbook

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This is a straightforward resource, created to serve you—not sell to you.

Begin the Daniel Fast With Understanding

Draw near to God with clarity, reverence, and wisdom—spirit, soul, and body.

About the Author

Evans Armantrading Jr.

Evans Armantrading Jr. has been ministering the Word of God since 1999, serving faithfully in contexts ranging from street evangelism to teaching and preaching from the pulpit. His ministry is marked by a commitment to biblical clarity, spiritual maturity, and obedience rooted in alignment rather than performance.

He serves as an Elder at Crossroad Christian Church, a role he has held since 2017, and is the creator of the Minister in Training (MIT) Program, developed to establish emerging leaders in sound doctrine, character, and practical ministry readiness.

Among the teachings most frequently referenced from his ministry are:

  • A biblically grounded teaching on the tithe, rooted in Scripture rather than pressure or tradition

  • A foundational series on the six foundational principles of the doctrine of Christ (Hebrews 6), aimed at moving believers from spiritual infancy into maturity

In addition to his pastoral calling, Evans is a public speaker and leadership coach, and the owner of CNU Fit, CNU Stretch, and Coaching with Evans, where he works with high achievers and organizations to apply discipline, stewardship, and alignment across physical health, leadership, and business.

This playbook reflects decades of ministry experience, doctrinal teaching, and lived discipleship—offered as a practical guide for believers seeking discipline without decay and devotion with wisdom.