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Daniel Fast Guidebook 2020

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TheDanielFast2020ForthepastfewmonthstherehasbeenastirringinmyspiritformoreofthePresenceofGod.IcansaythisseasonhasbeenoneofmanychallengesbutbecauseofthedesiretobeinHisPresence,thechallengeshavebeenmet.MyprayerislikewhatMosesprayedinExodus33:15:“Lord,IfyourPresencedoesnotgowithus,donotsendusupfromhere.”OneofthegreatesttoolsgivetousbyGodtoseekHisPresenceisfastingandprayer.Asachurchfamily,ourgreatestdesireistoknowandexperienceHisPresence.Forthepastfewyears,wehaveaskedyouthemembersofCalvarytojoinusinTheDanielFasttobegintheNewYear.ThisfasthasboughtmanytoacloserandmoreintimatewalkwithGod.Thisguidebookisdesigntohelpyouinyourdailyjourneyinfastingandprayerfocus.Youwillfindusefulinformationaswellasscripturalsupporttostrengthenandencouragetheprocess.Youwillalsohaveanopportunitytojournalyourthoughtsandprayertimesoyoumayhavearecordforyourfuturebenefittoremindyouofyourexperience.IpersonallyhaveenjoyedthemanytestimoniesandvictoriesthathavebeensharedbypeoplewhohavecommittedtotheDanielFast.Wheneverbelieverscommittosacrificewiththedesiresforspiritualgrowth,GodalwaysresponsewithHisPresence.ThisisthetimetosetyourprioritiesinorderasweSEEKFIRSTTHEKINGDOMOFGOD.MATTHEW6:33.WelookforwardtohearingyourtestimonyofwhatGodhasdoneinyourlifeduringthisveryspecialtimeoftheNewYear2020.Weareexpectinggreatthings!Weloveyou!PastorDavid

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TheDanielFast1.IntroductionWhatistheDanielFast?TheDanielFastisapartialfast.Itisnotaliquidfast.Foodsarerestrictedduringthisfast,butyouwillhaveplentyofhealthyfoodstoeat!TheDanielFastisbasedonthefastingexperiencesofDaniel,fromtheOldTestament.DanielandhiscompanionswerecapturedinIsraelbytheBabylonians,underKingNebuchadnezzar’srule.ThesemenweregroomedtotakeonadministrativeresponsibilitiesfortheKing,sotheyweretreatedbetterthantypicalprisoners.DanielwasamanofdeepfaithandwasdevotedtoGod.Whenofferedfoodandwine,herequestedadifferentmeal,“Provetheyservants,Ibeseechthee,tendays:andletthemgiveuspulsetoeat,andwatertodrink.”Daniel1:12KJV(lookupanotherversion)Danielalsosharedafterhisimprisonment,“Iatenopleasantbread,neithercamefleshnorwineinmymouth,neitherdidIanointmyselfatall,tillthreewholeweekswerefulfilled.”Daniel10:3KJVWhyShouldIFast?ExtendedprayerandfastingcanbealifetransformingexperienceasyoufocusmoreofyourtimeonGod.FastingbringsyouclosertoGod,itallowsformorefocusedprayertime,anditcanimproveyourhealth.WhenShouldIFastandforHowLong?Thereisnospecifictimeperiodforfasting.Itisapersonalchoice.Manypeople,however,choosetostarttheNewYearoffwithafast.AtimeforfreshbeginningsanddiggingdeeperintotheWord.ThetypicalDanielFastis21daysinduration.Youmay,however,choosetofastforlessormoretime.ItisdependentonpersonalchoiceandwhatyoufeelGodtellsyoutodo.HealthConcernsIfyouhaveahealthconcerninwhichchangingyourdietmayimpactyourhealthinunsafeways,consultyourphysicianbeforebeginningafast.IfyouhaveahealthconditionandyouarenotabletofollowtheDanielFastexactly,consideraltering

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thediettomeetyourspecificnutritionalneeds.Again,consultyourphysicianfirst.Donotstoptakinganyprescribedmedicationsduringyourfast.PersonalPurposeforFastingManypeoplechoosetodotheDanielFastinordertogetclosertoGod,butalsotoseekGodforanswertoprayer.Takeamomenttowritedownyourpersonalpurposeforfasting:MyReasonforFastingIs:Preparation-Spiritually,Physically….andYourKitchenCabinetsTohaveasuccessfulfast,itisimportanttoprepareyourmind,yourheart,andyourspirit.Often,thismeansslowingdownlife,focusingonGod,andfocusingonHisWord.Youmustalsoprepareyourbodyforafast.Enjoyingafive-coursemealandthenbeginninga21dayfastthenextdayisnotthebestdecisiontomake!Agoodplanistobegintoweanyourbodyofallartificialingredientsandpackagedfoodsatleastsevendaysbeforeafast.Then,graduallydecreaseyoursugarintakeforfivedaysbeforeafast.Youmustalsoweanyourselffromcaffeine,too,soremembertobeginagradualweandownprocessuntilyoureachthefirstdayofyourfast.Caffeinereductionisoneofthemostchallengingpartsofafastformostpeople!Youshouldalsograduallydecreaseyourmeatandfishproteinintake,butbesuretohavealeansourceofproteinthedaybeforeyoufast.Duringthefast,youshouldincreaseyourwaterintake.Waterisnecessaryinthedetoxificationprocess,willwardoffdehydration,improveyourenergylevelandmore.Somesaydrinkingeightouncesofwatereveryhourisoptimal.Dowhatyoucan.Itisnotuncommontohaveaheadache,bodyachesorevenchillsasyoubeginyourfast.Thisoftenbeginsatdaytwoorthreeandwillgraduallydecrease.Itisanormalpartofyourbody’sdetoxificationprocess.Lookatyourpainasgain!Youareriddingyourbodyofunwantedtoxinsandbuildingahealthieryou!Ifphysical

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symptomsworsen,youmayhaveacoldorinfectionunrelatedtothefast.Visityourdoctortobesure.Asyouaregraduallypreparingyourbodyforyourfast,remembertoprepareyourkitchenandyourpantry.Takeallunopenedfoodsthatyouwillnotbeeatingfor21daysandplacethemoutofyourkitchencompletely,orputthemonhighshelves,outofsite.Placingfoods(drygoods),inairtightcontainersinanotherareaofyourhouseisadvised.Youwillneedroomformorehealthierfoodsinyourpantry!Moveyourcoffeepotoutoftheway.Youwillnotneedit!Purgeyourrefrigeratoroffoodsthatwillspoilwithin21daysandbecarefulaboutanypurchasestheweekbeforeafasttobesureyouarenotwastinggoodfood.WhatCanIEat?FoodstoIncludeinYourDietDuringtheDanielFastAllfruits.Thesecanbefresh,frozen,dried,juicedorcanned.Fruitsincludebutarenotlimitedtoapples,apricots,bananas,blackberries,blueberries,boysenberries,cantaloupe,cherries,cranberries,figs,grapefruit,grapes,guava,honeydewmelon,kiwi,lemons,limes,mangoes,nectarines,oranges,papayas,peaches,pears,pineapples,plums,prunes,raisins,raspberries,strawberries,tangelos,tangerines,watermelonAllvegetables.Thesecanbefresh,frozen,dried,juicedorcanned.Vegetablesincludebutarenotlimitedtoartichokes,asparagus,beets,broccoli,Brusselssprouts,cabbage,carrots,cauliflower,celery,chilipeppers,collardgreens,corn,cucumbers,eggplant,garlic,gingerroot,kale,leeks,lettuce,mushrooms,mustardgreens,okra,onions,parsley,potatoes,radishes,rutabagas,scallions,spinach,sprouts,squashes,sweetpotatoes,tomatoes,turnips,watercress,yams,zucchini,veggieburgersareanoptionifyouarenotallergictosoy.Allwholegrains,includingbutnotlimitedtowholewheat,brownrice,millet,quinoa,oats,barley,grits,wholewheatpasta,wholewheattortillas,ricecakesandpopcorn.Allnutsandseeds,includingbutnotlimitedtosunflowerseeds,cashews,peanuts,sesame.Alsonutbuttersincludingpeanutbutter.Alllegumes.Thesecanbecannedordried.Legumesincludebutarenotlimitedtodriedbeans,pintobeans,splitpeas,lentils,blackeyedpeas,kidneybeans,blackbeans,cannellinibeans,whitebeans.Allqualityoilsincludingbutnotlimitedtoolive,canola,grapeseed,peanut,andsesame.Beverages:springwater,distilledwaterorotherpurewaters.Other:tofu,soyproducts,vinegar,seasonings,salt,herbsandspices.FoodstoAvoidontheDanielFast

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Allmeatandanimalproductsincludingbutnotlimitedtobeef,lamb,pork,poultry,andfish.Alldairyproductsincludingbutnotlimitedtomilk,cheese,cream,butter,andeggs.Allsweetenersincludingbutnotlimitedtosugar,rawsugar,honey,syrups,molasses,andcanejuice.AllleavenedbreadincludingEzekielBread(itcontainsyeastandhoney)andbakedgoods.Allrefinedandprocessedfoodproductsincludingbutnotlimitedtoartificialflavorings,foodadditives,chemicals,whiterice,whiteflour,andfoodsthatcontainartificialpreservatives.Alldeepfriedfoodsincludingbutnotlimitedtopotatochips,Frenchfries,cornchips.Allsolidfatsincludingshortening,margarine,lardandfoodshighinfat.Beveragesincludingbutnotlimitedtocoffee,tea,herbalteas,carbonatedbeverages,energydrinks,andalcohol.Remember,READTHELABELS!

Source:www.Daniel-Fast.comWaystoSpiceThingsUpaBit!Drinkhotwaterwithlemon,hotwaterwithmintleaves,usefreshherbsforaddedfreshflavor,andeatfreshsproutsandgingerroot.Enjoylemon,lime,oliveoilandbalsamicvinegars.LookonlineforhomemadesaladdressingswithDanielapprovedingredients.WaystoGetProteinEnjoyalmonds,lentils,brownrice,wholegrains,tofu,sunflowerseeds,quinoa,splitpeas,allnaturalpeanutbuttersandnutbutters(grindingthemyourselfisbest).RecipesSimplicityontheDanielFastiskey.Danielsurelydidn’thavefoodprocessorsandblenderstomakefancyfast-approvedmeals.Heatesimplywithadietoffruits,vegetables,nuts,grainsandwater.YoumaychoosetoeatassimpleasDaniel(anditisrecommendedtodosoeachday),however,Godwon’tmindifyouchoosetotryafewdishesthatwillincreasenourishmentandkeepyouwarminside.Herearebutafewfavoritestotry.

ChunkyPotatoSoup

1tablespoonextra-virginoliveoil½cupchoppedonion1cupchoppedcarrots1cupchoppedcelery2clovesgarlic,minced4cupswaterorvegetablebroth

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3largerussetpotatoes,peeledandcubed1bayleaf1teaspoonsalt½teaspoonthyme1/8teaspoonpepper½cupunsweetenedalmondmilk2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsleyor1teaspoondriedparsleyHeatoilinasaucepanovermediumheat.Cookonions,carrots,andceleryuntilvegetablesaresoftened.Stiringarlicandcookfor30seconds,stirringconstantlysogarlicdoesn’tburn.Addwaterorbroth,potatoes,bayleaf,salt,thyme,andpepper.Bringtoaboil.Simmer,covered,30minutesoruntilpotatoesaretender.Discardbayleaf.Addhalfofpotatomixturetoafoodprocessororblenderandprocessuntilsmooth(completeintwobatchesifnecessary).Returntosaucepan.Stirinalmondmilkandparsley.Cookuntilheatedthrough,serve.

BlackBeanMinestrone

1tablespoonextra-virginoliveoil½cupchoppedonion1cupchoppedcarrots2stalkscelery,sliced2clovesgarlic,minced4cupswaterorvegetablebroth115oz.canblackbeans,rinsedanddrained1cupfreshorfrozengreenbeans,cutinto1-inchpieces1cupchoppedtomatoes,unpeeled,unseeded1cupchoppedfreshspinachor½cupfrozenspinach,thawed2tablespoonschoppedfreshparsleyor1teaspoondriedparsley2tablespoonschoppedfreshbasilor1½teaspoonsdriedbasil½teaspoonsalt1/8teaspoonpepperHeatoliveoilinalargesaucepanovermediumheat.Cookonions,carrots,andceleryuntilvegetablesaresoftened.Stiringarlicandcookfor30seconds,stirringconstantlysogarlicdoesn’tburn.Addwaterorbroth,blackbeans,greenbeans,tomatoes,spinach,basil,salt,andpepper.Bringtoaboil.Simmeruncovered,overlowheatabout20minutestoallowtheflavorstoblend.Stirinparsleyjustbeforeserving.

TacoSalad114.5-ouncecancorn,drained115-ouncecanpintobeans,undrained

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¼teaspoongarlicpowder¼teaspoonsalt1tablespoonextra-virginoliveoil½cupdicedonion115-ouncecanblackbeans,rinsedanddrained½tablespoontacoseasoning2cupschoppedromainelettuceoriceberglettuceToppings:avocadoslices,dicedgreenonions,slicedblackolives,dicedtomatoesPreheatovento425degrees.Spreadcornoutinonelayeronalightlyoiled11by17-inchbakingsheet.Bakefor20-25minutes,oruntilbrownedandslightlycrunchy.Whilecornisroasting,placepintobeansinasmallsaucepanovermediumheat.Addgarlicpowderandsalt.Cook10minutes,stirringoccasionally.Usingaforkorpotatomasher,mashbeansuntiltheyaretheconsistencyofrefriedbeans.Lowerheat,continuetocookuntilsomeoftheliquidhasevaporatedandbeanshavethickened,about10minutesmore.Stirfrequentlytoavoidscaldingbeansonthebottomofthepan.Heatoliveoilinalargeskilletovermediumheatandaddonions.Cookuntilonionsaresoftandtranslucent.Addblackbeans,corn,andtacoseasoning.Stirwelltocoatbeanswitholiveoilandseasonings.Reduceheattolowandkeepwarmuntilpintobeansaredone.

SlowCookerApples5poundsapples,peeled,coredandthinlysliced½teaspoongroundcloves¼teaspoongroundnutmeg1½teaspoonsgroundcinnamonLayerapplesintoaslowcooker.Sprinklecinnamon,clovesandnutmegoverapples.Cookonhighuntilapplesaresoft(4-5hours).Whiskapplesvigorouslyforachunkier-styleapplesauce.Pureewithanimmersionblenderforasmootherapplesauce.(www.allrecipes.com)

BitofEverythingSoup1tablespoonvegetableoil1onion2garlicgloves1cupslicedmushrooms6.5cupsvegetablebroth2cupsspinachor1cupfrozen1cupcookedrice

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1peeledandchoppedlargesweetpotato114.5ouncecanblackbeans114.5ouncecankidneybeans1cupfrozencorn1cupmixedvegetablesSalttotasteGroundpeppertotasteFreshparsleyAddtheoiltoalargepotovermediumheat.Addinonionandgarlic,sauteforafewminutes.Addslicedmushroomsandsaute10minutesonlowheat.Addinallvegetablesandbeans.Addvegetablestock.Simmeronlowheatfor25minutes.Addcookedrice,andsaltandblackpeppertotaste.Feelfreetochangeuptheingredientswithwhatyouhaveonhand!SupportYoudon’thavetofastaloneunlessyouchoosetodoso.DuringcorporatefastatCalvarythelasttwoyears,manypeopleopenedtheirhomesforDanielDinners.Groupsmeetatvaryingtimes,oftenonceperweekduringthefast.Considerjoiningagroupforfellowship,prayertime,sharinginyourfastexperience,andpartakinginpotluckstyleDaniel-approvedfoods.Asthefasttimeapproaches,pleasevisittheinformationdeskforalistingofhomesavailableforDanielDinnersandDanielGatherings.AdditionalResources:JentezenFranlin’sFastingBook,GuideandJournal,CharismaHouse.BobSorge,Reset:20WaystoaConsistentPrayerLife,OasisHousewww.PrayerReset.comhttps://www.jentezenfranklin.org/fastingmovementwww.daniel-fast.comDailyJournalEachdayoftheFast,spendtimeintheWord,alonetimewithGod,inprayer.Usethesepagestorecordyourfastingjourney.

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AnsweredPrayers,SurprisingOutcomes,RevelationsorNewIdeasthatHaveArisenGodisalwayspresentduringafast!Youmaythinkheisbeingsilent,butlistenclosely.Sometimesheissilentbecauseheiswaitingforyoutoslowdown.Onceyoudo,youwillhearfromhim,inhistiming.Takenotetoyoursurroundingsandsubtlechanges.Noticethepeoplearoundyou.Remember,aswell,thatGodhasasenseofhumorandwilloftenrevealtoyousomethingunexpected.Hemaytakeyouinadifferentdirectionorpaththanyouthoughtyouwouldbegoingon!PrayersAnsweredUnexpectedSurprisesNewThinking,PointsofView,Ideas,Opportunities

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WhatWillYouDoToContinuetoEatCleanandTakeCareofYourBodyNowThattheFastisOver?Yourspiritisfilled,andyoufeelclosertoGod,andyourbodyfeelsgreat,butdon’tgobacktooldhabitsandwaysofeating!Asyourfastends,remembertokeepjournalingandmaintainingprayertimewithGod.Graduallyintroducemeatandothersourcesofprotein.Becarefulaboutfloodingyourbodywithaddedsugarsandartificialingredients.Yourbodywillrebel.Itisnowresetfrom21daysofcleaneating.DoyourbesttomaintainthetempleGodhasgivenyou!PersonalActionStepsforContinuingtoEatHealthyandMaintainMyPrayerTime

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