A Biblical Fast is refraining from food for a spiritual...

Isaiah 58:6 King James Version (KJV) 6Is not this the fast that I have chosen? to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?

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A Biblical Fast is refraining from food for a spiritual purpose.

Friendship Baptist Church Fasts for 2013 are the Monday after every first Sunday and 4/22-4/24, 8/19-8/21, 11/18-11/20 (Monday-Wednesday prior to FBC Business Meetings). Prior to fasting:

• Pray about what fast God wants you to do before starting: o Full Fast Drink only liquids - water &/or 100% juice (no coffee, teas, or sodas) 6:00 am –

6:00 pm (or longer as the Holy Spirit leads). OR o The Daniel Fast Eat no meat, no sweets, no dairy and no bread. Drink water and 100 %

juice. Eat fruits, nuts & vegetables. Recipes & Restaurant info in Vestibule & Hook-Up. o OR Give up at least one sacrificial item of food.

• Pray about your personal reason for fasting in addition to our Corporate goals: o Family, marriage, children, job/ business, finances, health, breakthrough, etc., and find a

scripture to go with it. (See list of FASTS IN THE BIBLE or topic index Biblegateway.com) • Repent of known and unknown sins. • Consecrate a time and place for daily quiet time with the Lord, with study tools. • Plan what you are going to eat and drink ahead of time and don’t overeat the night before.

o www.caringcarrot.com o Google Daniel Fast & See Daniel Fast Instructions & recipes

• FASTING AND YOUR HEALTH: We recommend that you always consult your physician prior to beginning any type of fast. If you are poor in health or have concerns about your physical ability to fast, we especially urge you to consult a physician before beginning your fast.

What to expect during your fast:

• Fasting prepares the way for God to give you fresh revelation, fresh vision, and clear purpose. • Fasting prepares you for a new anointing. • Fasting is a tremendous weapon and source of power in the life of a believer.

o Sanctification: When you sanctify yourself unto God, it moves you off the bank and into the miracles on the other side of the Jordan. Joshua 3:1-17. Let’s all cross at the same time!

• When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus' example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship music. Pray as often as you can throughout the day.

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• Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God's face. DRINK LOTS OF WATER! (Water cleanses, detoxifies & replaces liquids in foods you’re not eating).

• Journal: write 3 things daily you’re grateful for during your fast. i.e. I woke up this morning. • While fasting, you may want to cut back or eliminate some things such as: watching television,

engaging in social media, telephone conversations, texts, personal email, reading the newspaper, secular magazines, books, certain events and social circles, etc… Carefully guard your eye-gate, ear-gate, mouth-gate (what enters and what comes out), and what you are inhaling = breathing (air & atmosphere which can be toxic because of associating with certain people, things, or situations). How to end your fast: Don't overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks. While fasting can be a personal thing and should always be lead by the Holy Spirit. Throughout the Bible there were many corporate fasts:

1. Judah (2 Chronicles 20:1-25) 2. Judah (Ezra 8:21-23) 3. Nineveh (Jonah 3) 4. The Jews (Esther 4:1-3; 9:1-3) 5. John the Baptist’s disciples (Matthew 9:14-15) 6. Church at Antioch (Acts 13:1-5) 7. Many churches (Acts 14:23) 8. Judah (Nehemiah 9:1-4) 9. Judah (Jeremiah 36:6) 10. Israel (Judges 20:26-35) 11. Israel (1 Samuel 7:6-14) 12. Many people (Matthew 15:32-39) 13. Paul and 276 men (Acts 27:33-34) Corporate fasting brings unity, and when we are on one accord, our hearts are turned to God, praying in one voice, humbling ourselves, seeking His face and turning from our wicked ways...God hears us from heaven, forgives our sins, and heals our land. 2 Chronicles 7:14




Prayers, Meditation, and Study Tools You will want to gather some study tools so that you are prepared for our fast. Here are a few ideas that may trigger some ideas. 1. Read the Book of Daniel. It’s full of devotion for the Lord, prophesy for the future, and life lessons for today. 2. Faith Study. Use a concordance and look up scriptures that include the word “faith.” Choose a verse or passage and meditate on it, allowing the Holy Spirit to teach you. Then spend a few minutes writing in your Journal. 3. Conduct a Google search using this phrase: Andrew Murray public domain then select one of the books to use as a study. A great work is Absolute Surrender which would serve as a powerful study for your fasting experience. Andrew Murray is one of the great teachers of God’s Word. 4. Each day, write a short note to a friend, family member or whoever the Lord brings to your mind. This doesn’t have to be a long note, but just a few words of friendship and appreciation. 5. Do an in-depth study on forgiveness and work through some of the wounds that may still cause pain in your life. Use this fasting period to purify your heart of bitterness, pain, anger, and resentment that you may have. Pastor and Bible teacher R.T. Kendall has two excellent books on Total Forgiveness. One centers on forgiving others and the second book is on forgiving yourself. 6. Go to the Daniel Fast website where more devotional ideas are posted. 7. Do an in-depth study on fasting. 8. Cook dinner or run an errand for a family member, neighbor or friend. 9. Go for a prayer walk, pray silently or aloud as you’re walking. Sing praises to God! 10. Jesus gives us salvation . . . but He wants us to move on to transformation! This Daniel Fast can be a transforming time for you! The Lord rewards those who diligently seek Him! Give your attention and time to the Lord and He will reward you! The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gre




SUGGESTED READING

SOME FASTS IN THE BIBLE

1. Moses’ 40-day fast as he prayed concerning Israel’s sin (Deut. 9:9, 18, 25-29; 10:10)

2. David’s fast as he lamented over Saul’s death (2 Sam. 1:12)

3. David’s fast as he lamented over Abner’s death (2 Sam. 3:35)

4. David’s fast as he lamented over his child’s sickness (2 Sam. 12:16)

5. Elijah’s 40-day fast after he fled from Jezebel (1 Kings 19:7-18)

6. Ahab’s fast as he humbled himself before God (1 Kings 21:27-29)

7. Darius’s fast as he worried over Daniel’s fate (Dan. 6:18-24)

8. Daniel’s fast as he read Jeremiah’s prophecy and prayed for Judah’s sins (Dan. 9:1-19)

9. Daniel’s fast as he prayed over a mysterious vision God had given him (Dan. 10:3-13)

10. Esther’s fast as she sorrowed over Haman’s wicked plot to destroy her people (Esther 4:13- 16)

11. Ezra’s fast as he wept over the sins of the returning remnant (Ezra 10:6-17)

12. Nehemiah’s fast as he wept over the broken-down walls of Jerusalem (Neh. 1:4-2:10)

13. The Ninevites’ fast after they heard the preaching of Jonah (Jon. 3)

14. Anna’s fast as she awaited the Messiah (Luke 2:37)

15. Jesus’ 40-day fast before the temptation (Matt. 4:1-11)

16. John’s disciples’ fast (Matt. 9:14-15)

17. The elders’ fast in Antioch, prior to the sending out of Paul and Barnabas (Acts 13:1-5)

18. Cornelius’s fast as he sought out God’s plan of salvation (Acts 10:30)

19. Paul’s three-day fast after his experience on the Damascus Road (Acts 9:9)

20. Paul’s 14-day fast while on a sinking ship (Acts 27:33-34) Willmington, H. (1987). Willmington's book of Bible lists (108–109). Wheaton, IL: Tyndale.




SUGGESTED READING

1) The Book of Daniel in the Bible.

2) Daniel Fast Food List & Info

3) Fasting, Opening the door to a deeper, more intimate, more powerful relationship with God, by Jentezen Franklin.

4) Download “Connection Magazine” from www.jentezenfranklin.org

5) Captivating, Unveiling the Mystery of a Women’s Soul by John & Stasi Eldredge

http://www.jentezenfranklin.org/




Healthy Women: Spirit, Soul and Body

1 Thessalonians 5:23 New King James Version (NKJV)

Blessing and Admonition

23 Now may the God of peace Himself sanctify you completely; and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be preserved blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.

1. Older women teaching the younger women by their own conduct according to Titus 2:3-5. That they may know the ways of the Lord and walk in them. (Mentor/Discipleship/Pay it forward/Build esteem/Develop Leaders).

2. Know how to Love (1 Corinthians 13) and to know Love (Ephesians 3:6-21) (Ask Jesus to heal your heart)

3. Be virtuous and pure Proverbs 31 women (Know whose we are and who we are…we are created in the beautiful, creative, life giving image of God).

4. Character, Conduct and Conversation mirror the image of Christ. Etiquette, Dress, etc. (At peace & confident in our feminine beauty) Col 3:12-13, Col 4:5-7, Psalm 50:23, Romans 3:5.

5. Stewardship (Finances, Time, Goals, Relationships) (Use all God-given resources wisely and with love). 1Peter 4:10

• Daily Reading/Study of the Bible • Devotionals • Journaling • Fellowship Christian Women (See Women’s Ministry Brochure or contact them) • Worship and Arts (Acting, Sing, Dancing, Writing, Plays, Opera, etc.) • Share our lovely hearts with the world wisely




Prayer of Command for Healing in Body Soul, and Spirit

Place your right hand (symbol of authority) over your heart (symbol of the center of your being) and pray aloud (hearing these commands has a powerful effect) using these or similar words:

Father, in the name of Jesus, I sincerely repent of all known and unknown sins. Point them out to me, deliver me from evil and help me to resist temptation. I believe your Word and Your Promises are true.

Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak now in Your power and authority to my body. I command my respiratory system to be healed. I command my circulatory system to be healed. I command my nervous system to be healed. I command my digestive system to be healed. I command my immune system to be healed and super-charged by the almighty power of the Holy Spirit! I command my lymphatic system to be healed. I command my endocrine system to be healed. I command my reproductive system to be healed. I command my dermatological system to be healed. I command my eyes to be healed

and eyesight to be restored. I command my ears to be healed and hearing to be restored. I command my sinuses, nose, and throat to be healed. I command my musculoskeletal system to be healed. I command my spine and all my joints to come into perfect alignment in the Name of

Jesus Christ. I rebuke pain in the Name of Jesus Christ. I rebuke all the infection and inflammation in my body in the Name of Jesus Christ. I command all allergies and hypersensitivities to be healed. I call to attention and curse every cancerous cell within me and I command them all to whither up and die and pass harmlessly out of my body now, in the Name of

Jesus Christ. I loose the light and healing power of the Holy Spirit into every cell, every neuron, every fiber of my physical body to bring abundant life, perfect health, and deep peace to my body in the Name of Jesus Christ. I thank You---Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Amen!




Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak now in Your power and authority to my soul. I command all of my thought processes to function according to the mind of Jesus Christ. According to the Word of God, I now bring into captivity every harmful imagination and every deceptive thought. I bind them in the Name of Jesus Christ and send them now directly to the feet of Jesus Christ, for Him to dispose of as He wills. I leave worry behind forever. I shake off depression. I renounce all fear and anxiety. I safely and completely release all feelings of hate, anger, violence unforgiveness, resentment, bitterness, depression, guilt, lust, and any other harmful emotion now, and place them all at the foot of the Cross. I command all my emotions to be healed now, in the Name of Jesus Christ. I speak God’s peace of mind, the peace that passes all understanding, to guard my mind and heart forever, in the Name of Jesus Christ. I command my intellect to be healed. I command my memories to be healed. I command my will to be healed and strengthened. I command all my personality flaws to be healed. I command all hurts and trauma from the past to be healed in the Name of Jesus Christ, in the Lord’s timing. I renounce any harmful attachments to anyone and anything. With the Sword of the Spirit, I now forever sever all harmful soul-ties between me and any other creature. In the Name of Jesus Christ, I now bind any and all evil spirits present within or around me. I bind them

away from their rulers and bind them all together and cast them out and away from me now in the Name of Jesus Christ. I send them directly now to the feet of Jesus Christ, for Him to dispose of as He wills. Thank You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Amen!

Father, in the Name of Jesus Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, I speak now in Your power and authority to my spirit. I forever renounce Satan all his works, and all his empty promises in the name of Jesus Christ. I renounce my life-long attachment to sin and repent now of all my sins. I firmly resolve never to sin again. I decide to avoid all occasions of sin. I leave all my sin in the past and decide to start a new life, beginning right now. I wholeheartedly accept the Lord’s unending mercy on and forgiveness of me. I renew my baptismal promises and declare I am a good, beloved, and precious son/daughter of God! I receive Jesus Christ as my personal Lord and Savior. I am saved by the Blood of Jesus Christ shed for me on the Cross. I freely, joyfully, and irrevocably consecrate myself to Jesus Christ. I loose Life and Love Itself, the creative power of the Holy Spirit to guide me into holiness, freedom, joy, peace, hope, love, and trust. Release all the gifts of the Holy Spirit within me, Heavenly Father, so I can better serve the Body of Christ. Let Your love be a healing balm to my immortal spirit, for I pray in Jesus’ Name. Thank You—Father, Son, and Holy Spirit! Amen!

Most of above prayer taken from servantsofdivinemercey.org.




Praying For the Children and Parents Acts 19:20………I thank you Father that Your Word prevails over our children.

Isaiah 54:13… ..That they are taught of the Lord and continue to be Proverbs 13:1…. the fruit of godly instruction and correction.

Isa 54:13………..Great is their peace and undisturbed composure. Proverbs 2:6…… Father, give us counsel and wisdom in bringing up our children.

1Pet 1:14………. I say they are obedient, not conforming to the things of the flesh, 1Pet 1:15………. but holy, in all conduct.

1Pet 2:2……….. desiring the pure milk of the Word that they may grow thereby. Jas 1:19…………That they are swift to hear, slow to speak, and slow to wrath.

Heb 13:5………. Their conduct is without covetousness, Heb 13:5………. and they are content with what they have.

Heb 13:16……… They do not forget to do what is right and to share. 2Pet 3:18………. I pray that they grow in the grace and knowledge of our Lord,

1Thes 4:1……… and abound more and more in how they should walk and please You. 1Pet 5:5……….. That they submit to their elders, and to one another,

1Pet 5:5……….. being clothed with humility. 1Pet 5:7……….. That they cast their cares upon You, Father, for You care for them. Jas 1:22…………I thank You that they are doers of the Word, and not hearers only,

Philemon 1:6… ..effectively sharing their faith. 2 Tim 1:7 ……….not having a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind. 2Tim 1:9………..Father, You have saved them and called them with a holy calling,

2Tim 1:9 ……….not according to works, but according to Your own purpose. 2Tim 4:18………Deliver them from every evil work and preserve them.

John 10:5 ……..They will by no means follow strangers, not knowing their voices. 2Tim2:22 ………They abide with others who call on the Lord out of a pure heart,

Jas 3:10 ……….and cursing comes not out of their mouth. 1Jn 5:18 ……….Because Jesus keeps them safe, the wicked one does not touch them.

Ps 91:11……….Give Your angels special charge to accompany, defend, preserve Ps 4:8………….and provide safety for them, day and night.

1Jn 2:5 ………..Because they keep Your Word, Your love is being perfected in them. 1Jn 2:15 ………They do not love the world or the things in the world, 3Jn 1:11……….and they do not imitate what is evil, but what is good.

1Jn 1:7 ………..They walk in the light as You are in the Light, Jas 4:8 ………..cleansing their hands and purifying their hearts,

2Tim 2:22 …….They follow after righteousness, faith, love, and peace. Heb 13:18……..They have a good conscience and desire to live honorably,

Proverbs 3:4 ….having favor and high esteem with God and man.




Theme: Repentance of Corporate & Personal Sin.

2 Corinthians 5:17NKJV Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed

away; behold, all things have become new. Focus: What do you want to become new? Ask God's Holy Spirit to guide you in each step below.

• Ask God to reveal any area in your life that you are struggling with that may not be pleasing to Him. (See partial list below taken from READ THIS BOOK! Daily Teachings that will Change Your Life Vol 1 by Raymond Primus, Amazon.com; add to/make out your own list.)

• o Bitterness Hurt Sleepiness Alcohol o Hatred Judging Passivity Drugs o Anger Faultfinding Rejection Heroin o Stubbornness Disobedience Fear of Rejection Cocaine o Quarreling Inferiority Lethargy Depression o Argument Self-Pity Hopelessness Despair o Dominance Shyness Loneliness Suicide o Witchcraft Jealousy Insomnia Withdrawal o Anxiety Fear Unbelief Lust o Pride Insanity Phobias Paranoia o Sadness Infirmity Ego Guilt o Addictions Perfectionism Compulsions Grief o *Procrastination *Always late *Overeating *Insecurity o *Unforgiveness *Unrepentance *Negative talk

• Each day pray a loud in the name of Jesus that you cast out the old behavior. Repeat as many times as you feel is needed. You may cough, yawn or cry. It's okay. Keep saying until you have no reaction.

(I.e. In the name of Jesus I cast out/forbid the spirit of procrastination from me. In the name of Jesus I permit/release God's perfect timing in me.)

Matthew 6:13 King James Version (KJV) 13 And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil: For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever. Amen. Matthew 16:19 New Living Translation (NLT) 19 And I will give you the keys of the Kingdom of Heaven. Whatever you forbid[a] on earth will be forbidden in heaven, and whatever you permit[b] on earth will be permitted in heaven.”

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Say out loud and believe I am statements!

See partial list below from Commanding Your Morning, by Dr. N. Cindy Trimm; add to/make out your own list. I release my name _____________ into the atmosphere and declare and reinforce in Jesus name that:

• I am a son/daughter of God. • I am saved by grace. • I am born of incorruptible seed. • I am redeemed by the Blood. • I am forgiven of all my sins. • I am a new creature in Christ. • I am redeemed from the curse of the law. • I am beloved of God. • I am seated in heavenly places in Christ Jesus. • I am part of a royal priesthood. • I am a member of a chosen generation. • I am an ambassador for Christ, the light of the world. • I am a citizen of the kingdom of heaven. • I am a joint heir with Jesus. • I am accepted in the Beloved. • I am complete in Him. • I am crucified with Christ. • I am alive with Christ. • I am free from condemnation. • I am reconciled to God. • I am justified by faith. • I am qualified to share in Jesus inheritance. • I am a fellow citizen with the saints and the household of God. • I am a significant, contributing member of the body of Christ. • I am the temple of the Holy Spirit. • I am the salt of the earth. • I am the bride of Christ. • I am sealed with the Holy Spirit of promise. • I am a saint. • I am the elect of God. • I am established by grace. • I am drawn near to God by the blood of Christ. • I am victorious through Christ. • I am purposely built and uniquely designed for success.




• I am set free. • I am a disciple of Christ. • I am a steward of great wealth. • I am a visionary. • I am the head and not the tail. • I am above and not beneath. • I am first and not last. • I am strong in the Lord. • I am more than a conqueror. • I am firmly rooted, built up, and established in the faith. • I am abounding in a spirit of thanksgiving. • I am spiritually circumcised. • I am the righteousness of God. • I am a partaker of His divine nature. • I am an heir according to the promise. • I am called of God. • I am fearfully and wonderfully made. • I am the apple of my Father’s eye. • I am healed by the stripes of Jesus Christ. • I am being changed into His image. • I am fathered from above. • I am filled with the Holy Spirit. • I am God’s workmanship created in Christ Jesus. • I am delivered from the power of darkness. • I am translated into the kingdom of God. • I am hidden in the secret place of the Most High. • I am defensively clad with the armor of God. • I am offensively equipped with the sword of the Spirit, which is the

Word of God. • I am protected by angels. • I am an over-comer. • I am transformed by the renewing of my mind. • I am God’s representative in the earth realm. • I am unable to be touched by evil. • I am empowered to successfully engage in spiritual warfare and

achieve victory. • I am forgiven of all my sins and redeemed through the Blood. • I am blessed with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places. • I am chosen of God, holy and blameless before Him in love. • I am overtaken with blessings. • I am complete in Christ.




THE DANIEL FAST: FOOD LIST & RECIPES

Daniel 10:3-13 New International Version (NIV)

3 I ate no choice food; no meat or wine touched my lips;(A) and I used no lotions at all until the three weeks were over.

4 On the twenty-fourth day of the first month, as I was standing on the bank(B) of the great river, the Tigris,(C) 5 I looked up(D) and there before me was a man dressed in linen,(E) with a belt of fine gold(F) from Uphaz around his waist. 6 His body was like topaz,(G) his face like lightning,(H) his eyes like flaming torches,(I) his arms and legs like the gleam of burnished bronze,(J) and his voice(K) like the sound of a multitude.

7 I, Daniel, was the only one who saw the vision; those who were with me did not see it,(L) but such terror overwhelmed them that they fled and hid themselves. 8 So I was left alone,(M) gazing at this great vision; I had no strength left,(N) my face turned deathly pale(O) and I was helpless.(P) 9 Then I heard him speaking, and as I listened to him, I fell into a deep sleep, my face to the ground.(Q)

10 A hand touched me(R) and set me trembling on my hands and knees.(S) 11 He said, “Daniel, you who are highly esteemed,(T) consider carefully the words I am about to speak to you, and stand up,(U) for I have now been sent to you.” And when he said this to me, I stood up trembling.

12 Then he continued, “Do not be afraid,(V) Daniel. Since the first day that you set your mind to gain understanding and to humble(W) yourself before your God, your words(X) were heard, and I have come in response to them.(Y) 13 But the prince(Z) of the Persian kingdom resisted me twenty-one days. Then Michael,(AA) one of the chief princes, came to help me, because I was detained there with the king of Persia.

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Daniel Fast Recipes

Vegetarian Chili 2 medium-sized green peppers, chopped 1 medium-sized yellow onion, chopped 1 zucchini, sliced 1 yellow squash, sliced 2 tablespoons salad oil 2 tablespoons chili powder ¾ teaspoon salt ¼ teaspoon ground red peppers 2 cups corn kernels (fresh or frozen) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans tomatoes (juice and all) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans pinto beans (juice and all) 2 (14 ½ ounce) cans black beans (juice and all) 1 4 oz. can mild green chilies 1 6 oz. can of tomato paste Chop and sauté in oil the peppers and onions. Add the sliced squashes, chili powder, salt, ground red peppers, and corn. When all the vegetables are soft but still firm, add the tomatoes, all the beans, the green chilies, and the tomato paste. Stir until just blended. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat. Let simmer for 20 minutes stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Yield: 6 generous servings “I featured this recipe in my book titled Out of the Rat Race published in 1994 by Servant Publications.” The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 27




Lentil Soup 2 tablespoons olive oil, plus extra for drizzling 1 medium onion, chopped 2 carrots, peeled and chopped 2 celery stalks, chopped 2 garlic cloves, chopped Salt and freshly ground black pepper 1 (14 ½ ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 pound lentils (approximately 1 1/4 cups) ⅔ cup pearl barley 11 cups vegetable broth (can substitute water) 4-6 fresh thyme sprigs Heat the oil in a heavy large pot over medium heat. Add the onion, carrots, and celery. Add the garlic, salt, and pepper and sauté until all the vegetables are tender, about 5 to 8 minutes. Add the tomatoes with their juices. Simmer until the juices evaporate a little and the tomatoes break down, stirring occasionally, about 8 minutes. Add the lentils and pearl barley, mix to coat. Add the broth and stir. Add the thyme sprigs. Bring to a boil over high heat. Cover and simmer over low heat until the lentils and barley are tender, about 40 minutes. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Ladle the soup into bowls, drizzle with olive oil and serve. Six Servings The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan G




Greek Vegetable Stew 2 tablespoons oil 2 onions, chopped 1 pound green string beans, broken in half 1 package frozen or fresh spinach 4 cups water 6 zucchini, chunked 4 yellow squash, chunked 2 cups celery leaves 4 tomatoes, quartered 1 teaspoon salt 8 slices lemon 1 tablespoon dried oregano 3 tablespoons fresh basil 2 cloves chopped garlic 2 tablespoons lemon juice Lightly brown onions in a hot dry skillet in 2 Tablespoons oil. Add oregano & garlic. Cook 1 minute. Add 4 cups water and tomatoes. Cook 10 minutes. Add remaining ingredients. Cook covered for 40 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve with a lemon slice in each bowl. Eight servings. Recipe from: A Taste of Tradition, the Friends of St. Mary's Russian Orthodox Church, Coaldale, PA The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan Gregory Page 29




Hearty Layered Salad 6 cups mixed salad greens 1 (15 ounce) can garbanzo beans or chickpeas, rinsed and drained 1 cup sliced fresh mushrooms 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved 1 small cucumber, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced red onion, separated into rings 1 green pepper, diced ½ cup chopped walnuts, toasted Dressing: 1 large ripe avocado, peeled and sliced 1 cup silken tofu 2 tablespoons lemon juice 2 garlic cloves, minced ½ teaspoon ground cumin ¼ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper In a large glass bowl, layer the first eight ingredients. In a blender, combine the dressing ingredients; cover and process until smooth. Serve with the salad. Serves six The Daniel Fast for the Body, Soul and Spirit – Revised Edition 2011 Susan G




Curried Stuffed Peppers

Serves 4

Colorful and savory, this gluten-free, dairy-free dish brings an impressive presentation as well as healthful nutrients to the table. Served atop millet, it's a delicious change from the standard rice accompaniment, and an occasional sweet surprise of currant gives perfect balance to the saltiness of turkey sausage. Works wonderfully with vegetarian sausage too.

Ingredients

4 large bell peppers (any color), tops removed, peppers cored and seeded 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil 1 large yellow onion, finely chopped 1/2 pound ground turkey or mild or spicy turkey sausage, casings removed 3 cloves garlic, finely chopped 1 medium zucchini, finely chopped 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped 1/4 cup dried currants 1 tablespoon lemon juice 1/2 cup plain rice, soy, or almond milk 1 tablespoon mild curry powder Salt and pepper to taste 4 cups cooked millet or quinoa, hot 1 lemon, cut into wedges (optional)

Method

Preheat oven to 350°F. Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add peppers and cook for 3 minutes. Drain peppers and run under cold water until completely cool; set aside. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add onions and cook until soft, about 3 minutes. Add turkey or turkey sausage and garlic and cook, breaking up turkey with a wooden spoon, until evenly browned, about 5 minutes. Add zucchini, cilantro, currants and lemon juice. Cover and simmer over low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove skillet from heat & set aside.




Arrange peppers in a shallow baking dish, hollow-side up, so that they are touching. Using a slotted spoon, divide turkey mixture between peppers, using all of the stuffing and reserving liquid remaining in skillet. Bring reserved liquid in skillet to a boil over medium high heat. Reduce heat to low, then whisk in rice, soy, or almond milk, curry powder, salt and pepper. Simmer, whisking constantly, until curry powder has completely dissolved, about 1 to 2 minutes. Spoon sauce evenly over each stuffed pepper. Cover dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until peppers are tender. To serve, divide millet or quinoa evenly among 4 plates and arrange peppers on top. Spoon any liquid remaining in the baking dish on top of the peppers and serve, garnished with lemon wedges, if desired.

Nutrition

Per serving (about 19oz/536g-wt.): 440 calories (100 from fat), 11g total fat, 2g saturated fat, 45mg cholesterol, 370mg sodium, 67g total carbohydrate (8g dietary fiber, 17g sugar), 19g protein




Snacks

• Fruits (fresh and dried – most dried have added sugar) & nuts • Hummus • Almond butter on slices of apples • Plantain chips and hummus (Trader Joe’s – Plantain ships $1.69, Hummus $2.00 - $4.00) • Smoothies (without sugar) • Sliced apples or peaches in Almond or Coconut milk • Be creative and have fun!

Tips!

Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. Fresh or frozen is best! Look at the list of ingredients on the label. The contents should be free of all sweeteners and free of all chemicals. Keep this in mind as you review this list of acceptable foods. Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon, etc… All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced or canned. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy, etc… Corn tortillas, popcorn in popped in olive oil, coconut oil, (or 100% fruit or vegetable oil). All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, sesame, coconut, almond, etc... Also nut butters including peanut butter, almond butter, etc…

All legumes. These can be fresh, frozen, canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans, etc…




All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, coconut, sesame, etc… Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters. Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices. Foods to avoid on the Daniel Fast All meat and animal products including but not limited to beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish. All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, eggs, etc… (Try almond or soy milk instead). All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, cane juice, and all artificial sweeteners, etc... All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods. All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, rice, flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, herbal teas, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, alcohol, etc… Remember, READ THE LABELS!

After the Daniel Fast, you may want to continue eating the same items, but add:

Whole grains, whole wheat, brown rice, millet, oats, quinoa, barley, grits, wheat, vegetable, rice or quinoa pasta, items containing brown rice flour, maple syrup, honey and other natural sweeteners (not sugar), chicken and fish. Your body has been detoxified… you may enjoy the clarity, peace and energy received during your fast and can continue to the next level. Our bodies go through 120 renewal cycles…why not go for a better, healthier you!

God bless and keep you in all ways!

FBC Health & Wellness Ministry! [email protected]




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Fasting Testimonies and Tips from FBC Members!

Fasted on Daniel fast -- no meat. I prayed for stronger peace and discernment in my walk with Christ. I realized that I need not be so busy but to slow down for better quality time for my talks with God. I turned off TV earlier in evening, said my prayers and lifted up praises for being blessed with another day to serve God through my thoughts, words and deeds. Some of my co-workers said that after talking to me they too felt calmer and encouraged. Giving God the glory I give thanks for being blessed to be a quiet yet strong and loving prayer warrior for my family, friends, co-workers, FBC and my community. Anonymous Fasting for me is very calming. It helps me to slow down and focus on what is most important, the goodness of God. Gail Valentine I fasted and prayed to get a job. I got a job and now I’m getting a promotion. Brenda Epps I fasted prior to preaching my last sermon, as I had only received part of the message God wanted me to give His people. After fasting, The Holy Spirit revealed the full message and I was blessed and honored to deliver His message to the Friendship congregation! Minister Derrell Pratt TIP If you’ve been struggling with fasting, start by fasting one meal. During that time, pray. Reading your Bible is also a good thing to do during this time. Quiet yourself. Turn off the TV, computer, radio, cell phone and other electronic devices. Get away from distractions during this time. Listen for that still small voice. 1 Kings 19:11-13 Health & Wellness Ministry This last fast, the prayer request was Brooke and her job pink slip layoff. We fasted and prayed… she went to the hearing about the layoff; her name was taken off the list before the hearing started... N.A.

I was fasting for an increase in my finances (storehouse). God blessed me with a raise in my current position as well as a second form of income. Bryson Haynes




Fasting Testimonies and Tips from FBC Members!

My healing is ongoing, however I eat healthy daily, exercise at less 5x a week, pray and meditate daily. The key to healing is positive thinking, comments, mind and body control. A savory list: Effective time management Pray daily Making priorities and delegate tasks Daily affirmations Speak the truth Live a healthy and balanced life Healthy friendships I have a history of arthritis at the age of 20yrs., right hip replacement and left ankle. Used a walker and a cane for balance, which Yoga has improved and I no longer need any mobility devices. Anonymous

My favorite fast is the Daniel Fast – we did it with the Choir for an entire MONTH and had a BLAST! It was noticeable in our voices and in our energy as well as with the unity of the choir (doing something as ONE was special to us!) – not to mention we also lost weight…. So each month that we do the Monday Fast, the Daniel Fast is the first choice I choose….

Many people believe that fasting has to do with abstaining from food. A spiritual fast involves our hearts and the way in which we relate to and trust God. It relates to our strength through what God might reveal to us about circumstances in our lives or which direction we should take in our lives. If you want to know God’s purpose for you on this earth, I strongly encourage you to seek God in prayer AND in fasting! La Juan Pedro Tip I always get really bad headaches when I fast and it sometimes detours me from wanting to continue. But I've learned that it’s your body’s way of saying you need more water. You can't drink the same amount of water as you drink during non-fasting times. Because you are not getting water from food you really have to increase your water intake. Not only that, but you also have to increase the frequency at which you drink water. We all know we need to drink plenty of water during fasting, but sometimes don't know exactly how much. I would say double your current intake. Health & Wellness Ministry




As you know Jesus tells us that some things only come by praying and fasting that kind of worship brings an intensity to your being like at no other time, but to live in this moment you must keep the prayer position. That is like Elijah in 1 Kings when he prayed for rain and he became as beside himself, his spirit speaking with his flesh. His spirit telling his flesh to look again and God will answer the prayer and his flesh responding to his spirit "I don't see anything yet" and the spirit saying once more look again and stay until you do, and the flesh say's "there is a cloud the size of a man's hand far in the horizon" and the spirit says to him again make hast and tell all that the storm is coming take shelter. The intensity brought Elijah into God's Rest, His bosom to where God was speaking to Elijah's inner most being. Because he did not move he stayed in the prayer position, although he wanted to, but fasting causes one to deny the flesh, which is one's logic and emotion and dwell in the secret place of the Most High.

This is the revelation and tip; when you are here you, you become like Job, and like Job He shall renew your Strength.

God Bless your strength and your light that His intensity may ignite all around you. Keven Mc Daniels Tip Prior to fasting, write down a plan and make a verbal or written commitment to the Lord. This keeps you strong and focused. When praying, fasting and living in obedience to God, He has promised blessings of provision, success, good health, restoration, deliverance, victory over enemies & more. Deuteronomy 28, Isaiah 58:6 Health & Wellness Ministry

Please send your Fasting questions, testimonies and tips to [email protected]. You may remain anonymous, or use your name or initials. Some may be placed on the website or in the Informer.

Also, create your own recipes and let FBC’s Health & Wellness Ministry know at [email protected] and receive a blessing!

Thank you and may God bless you with good health: spiritual, physical, mental, emotional and financial!

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