The purpose of a time of consecration is to set apart a person, thing, or place as sacred, holy or to dedicate to a higher purpose. Our adoption of Daniel’s time of fasting during our consecration is inclusive of the duration and his purpose. Throughout these days of fasting, we will be participating in three other forms, including Daniel’s specific eating pattern; however, during these 21 days, the Lord desires us to reimagine the discipline of consecration.

"But Daniel resolved that he would not defile himself with the king’s food, or with the wine that he drank. Therefore he asked the chief of the eunuchs to allow him not to defile himself."
​Daniel 1:8 ESV