Daniel Fast for the New Year! Starting January 2, 2013
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FrazzledFraggle
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Here is a link:
http://www.jentezenfranklin.org/
The Daniel Fast:
Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.
Not to be legalistic but from what i understand, you are only supposed to drink pure waters on a Daniel Fast. Are those of you who are doing this doing this for spiritual reasons or as a diet?
The concept of a Daniel fast comes from Daniel 1:8-14, “But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way. Now God had caused the official to show favor and sympathy to Daniel, but the official told Daniel, ‘I am afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.’
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah, ‘Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.’ So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.”
The background of the Daniel fast is that Daniel and his three friends had been deported to Babylon when Nebuchadnezzar and the Babylonians conquered Judah (2 Kings 24:13-14). Daniel and his three friends were put into the Babylonian court servant “training program.” Part of the program was learning Babylonian customs, beliefs, laws, and practices. The eating habits of the Babylonians were not in complete agreement with the Mosaic Law. As a result, Daniel asked if he and his three friends could be excused from eating the meat (which was likely sacrificed to Babylonian false gods and idols).
So, a Daniel fast is eating only fruits and vegetables for a certain amount of time and abstaining from meat products. Some people use a Daniel fast as a dieting method. Some people use a Daniel fast instead of fasting from food entirely. The Bible nowhere commands believers to observe a Daniel fast. As a result, it is a matter of Christian freedom whether to observe a Daniel fast. Please also see our article on Christian fasting.
For more information on the Daniel fast, and for Daniel fast recipes http://daniel-fast.com/ and http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/.[/QUOTE]
Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast
http://danielfast.wordpress.com/daniel-fast-food-list/
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
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.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be 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.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
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, and eggs.
All sweetenersincluding but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
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, white rice, white 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, and alcohol.
naturalgyrl5199
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letskeepntouch...
Yep only water should be used as a beverage. According to the wordpress site you and I mentioned, you can uses freshly squeezed juices as part of ingredients.
My Mother In-Law just gave us 40 or so oranges when we traveled to their home in central florida (Where over 75% of the US OJ comes from). We will eat some, and I will juice some to add to prepared foods or veggie smoothies. (Wait...let me check on the veggie smoothies) I been doing the green smoothies for months now. I usually use regular pasturized OJ or AJ (100%) for them....
Yep only water should be used as a beverage. According to the wordpress site you and I mentioned, you can uses freshly squeezed juices as part of ingredients.
My Mother In-Law just gave us 40 or so oranges when we traveled to their home in central florida (Where over 75% of the US OJ comes from). We will eat some, and I will juice some to add to prepared foods or veggie smoothies. (Wait...let me check on the veggie smoothies) I been doing the green smoothies for months now. I usually use regular pasturized OJ or AJ (100%) for them....
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naturalgyrl5199
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Okay.
Smoothies and natural juicing is allowed if used as a supplement or meal. NOT if its used as a beverage. I had planned on getting back to my green smoothies with no delay. It will be all green foods and juiced orange and its pulp and water to liquify.
But as far as beverages...water it is.
Here is a tip: Get a big cup (BPA-free), keep it with you all day (I have one of those cool ones from walmart with the straw)....Fill it with water....Set a goal (for any non-water drinkers like me) for a minimum of 32 oz/day. I promise you'll end up drinking more.
Of course when you feel very weak: PRAY
When a craving kicks in: PRAY.
Lets all add some scriptures to this thread as we go along that will help us along the way....
Smoothies and natural juicing is allowed if used as a supplement or meal. NOT if its used as a beverage. I had planned on getting back to my green smoothies with no delay. It will be all green foods and juiced orange and its pulp and water to liquify.
But as far as beverages...water it is.
Here is a tip: Get a big cup (BPA-free), keep it with you all day (I have one of those cool ones from walmart with the straw)....Fill it with water....Set a goal (for any non-water drinkers like me) for a minimum of 32 oz/day. I promise you'll end up drinking more.
Of course when you feel very weak: PRAY
When a craving kicks in: PRAY.
Lets all add some scriptures to this thread as we go along that will help us along the way....
FrazzledFraggle
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naturalgyrl5199
Thanks!
I disagree with that list on the tofu products. Do you know anything about tofu. I thought tofu was processed soy?
FrazzledFraggle
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Thank you for this. Very good information. I carry a gallon of water around with me. It's not very cute but I drink one gallon per day regularly so that I can stay hydrated for my insanity workouts. I hope I will be able to keep that up on this fast. I'll have to eat plenty of legumes to get the protein I need. I am excited. I cannot wait. I intend to take the time I would normally use for a sit down meal at dinner and spend time praying and reading. I'm also going to not participate on LHCF except for this thread during those 21 days.
naturalgyrl5199
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letskeepntouch: Its processed but it is soy. Thus...its allowed. We will be doing some tofu cause lets face it, I got a meat man (DH) and that will be his challenge cause it can be a stronghold for him. We keep some tofu on hand all year cause we will eat some from time to time to take a meat break....I particularly am not a fan of it, so when I don't eat meat, I tend to avoid all meat substitutes but when hubby wants some chili, and we are avoiding meat, we'll put some soy crumbles (looks like ground turkey) in it. Sometimes I can get him to do the chili without the meat.
Adding more legumes is good. Its a good protein. Just stay on with the water and watch out for gassiness (take some "beano" before).
Chilis, veggie soups with different types of beans (I LURVE lentil soup), Red or Black beans and wild/black or whole grain brown rice is good too.
lacreolegurl
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letskeepntouch Can't speak for anyone else, but I'm doing the fast for spiritual, mental and physical reasons. I will be praying for purification in those areas and clarity in my walk.
I posted the Jentezen Franklin link because this is the fast I previously followed. Thank you for the other link.
This will be my third time doing the fast. Two years ago, I participated with my church in a 40 day fast which ironically worked better for me than the 2 week fast we'd previously done.
Water is my beverage of choice anyway, so no change there for me there. But I did a lot of juicing, mixing all sorts of things together. My juicer was my best friend. There are all kinds of really good recipes out there. I also prepared many pots of beans which really helped me to remain in the fast consistently. We also used soy products.
This year, I'm also looking for additional recipes that will allow me to hopefully transition to a healthier lifestyle after my fasting period is over.
I posted the Jentezen Franklin link because this is the fast I previously followed. Thank you for the other link.
This will be my third time doing the fast. Two years ago, I participated with my church in a 40 day fast which ironically worked better for me than the 2 week fast we'd previously done.
Water is my beverage of choice anyway, so no change there for me there. But I did a lot of juicing, mixing all sorts of things together. My juicer was my best friend. There are all kinds of really good recipes out there. I also prepared many pots of beans which really helped me to remain in the fast consistently. We also used soy products.
This year, I'm also looking for additional recipes that will allow me to hopefully transition to a healthier lifestyle after my fasting period is over.
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Nice & Wavy
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I didn't know you guys were doing this. I am starting tomorrow. I will visit this thread for recipes as well during the fast until I am no longer able to post.
Nice & Wavy
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Me too. I will keep you in prayer...please do the same for me
AyannaDivine
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Yesterday at church I signed up for a 31 day consecration which begins tomorrow. The guidelines are very strict, we're doing an absolute fast Jan 1-7 and will eat fruit/veggies and oddly enough chicken/turkey every other day thereafter, twice daily. I'm not allowing myself meat, instead I'll double up on veggies. Juice is allowed but only 4oz twice daily.
I was really struggling with whether or not the Daniel fast was appropriate for me considering how the point is to afflict ones self. There isn't much affliction if you're already vegan or are following a plant based diet
. I'd still like to post in this thread if its ok with you OP.
I was really struggling with whether or not the Daniel fast was appropriate for me considering how the point is to afflict ones self. There isn't much affliction if you're already vegan or are following a plant based diet
. I'd still like to post in this thread if its ok with you OP.
WhipEffectz1
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I've already brought my groceries. This is a sure thing for me now!!
WhipEffectz1
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http://danielfast.wordpress.com/daniel-fast-food-list/
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. 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
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.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be 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.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
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, and eggs.
All sweetenersincluding but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
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, white rice, white 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, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
Please make sure to READ THE LABEL when purchasing packaged, canned or bottled foods. They should be sugar-free and chemical-free. 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
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.
All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn.
All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter.
All legumes. These can be 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.
All quality oils including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame.
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, and eggs.
All sweetenersincluding but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, honey, syrups, molasses, and cane juice.
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, white rice, white 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, and alcohol.
Remember, READ THE LABELS!
WhipEffectz1
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This thread is for encouragement during our time of fast. Even though I'm strict with my fast and try to follow specific foods, certain people will not do that. It is not my job to harass/make them follow "protocol." Good luck to everyone on the fast. I've collected my foods and thoughts. Our time starts tomorrow.
WhipEffectz1
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FrazzledFraggle
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Lymegreen
Since I am doing it for spiritual reasons, I will pray about things I question but if you are looking for a pseudo-official response:
http://danielfast.wordpress.com/2009/01/06/daniel-fast-guidelines-2/
Amber said,
March 31, 2012 at 7:23 pm
Can I have almond milk instead of soy milk? I bought silk pure almond all natural almond milk. In the ingredients it has All natural evaporated cane juice, calcium carbonate, sea salt, locust bean gum, gellan gum, sunflower lecithin , d-alpha-tocopherol, natural vitamin e, zinc gluconate, vitamin a palmitate, riboflavin (b2) vitamin b12, vitamin d2. I was also reading the nutrition facts and it said sugars 7g, but in the ingredients it doesn’t say sugar is in it. I really need help! Thanks.
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Daniel Fast Team said,
April 7, 2012 at 11:00 am
Yes, you can use unsweetened additive free almond milk (or other plant-based milks) during your fast with recipes and on cereal, (evaporated cane juice is a sweetener/sugar and to be avoided on the fast, so keep looking for a brand that is free of this). Also, the only drinking beverage on the fast is water . . . Be Blessed on your Fast!
WhipEffectz1
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Ahhh another thing for me to eat. Unsweetened almond milk with wheatgerm.
I plan to mix the Almond Milk with Oats for breakfast and as a base for smoothies for my dinners. These will count as meals for me.
I really want to follow the spirit of the fast so I hope this will be ok. I've heard a lot of different things regarding the Daniel fast. I think I can do it.
I really want to follow the spirit of the fast so I hope this will be ok. I've heard a lot of different things regarding the Daniel fast. I think I can do it.
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stephluv
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Thank you guys for this...I decided last night to start today...since this is my first Daniels fast I might be in here asking questions...good luck to everyone and lets stay on here to encourage each other...
I also agree we should post scriptures of encouragement in here...this will motivate me to read my Bible more which is something else I plan to improve on this year
I also agree we should post scriptures of encouragement in here...this will motivate me to read my Bible more which is something else I plan to improve on this year
LilMissSunshine5
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I will be doing the Daniel fast again this year, but will be starting late. My church is doing a partial fast (12h/day) throughout January, but I think I will just do the Daniel fast...I don't know if I can do both and not get too weak. I also 2nd the starting your fast with a total fast advice! Two years ago I started with a 3-day total fast (which was TOUGH) and then finished the rest of 21 days doing the Daniel Fast, but it was the best fasting period I have ever had. The spiritual growth I experienced was amazing!
I have been anticipating doing the Daniel fast for months! I have had some awesome spiritual breakthroughs as a result of this fast, so I am excited for what is to come this year Let's go ladies!
I have been anticipating doing the Daniel fast for months! I have had some awesome spiritual breakthroughs as a result of this fast, so I am excited for what is to come this year
Let's go ladies!
Nice & Wavy
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Here is a good website and Q&A which answered some questions for me and will help as a resource for you too.
http://danielfast.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/daniel-fast-food-list/comment-page-1/
Wasa Crisp Bread (which isn't bread but 100% Whole Grain Crackers) are good to eat with advocado, tomato and fresh squeezed lime juice. Add a little sea salt. Delicious snack.
I will post pictures of the different meals. Since I started this on January 1st as I'm doing this for spiritual reasons, I've already made a few meals. I didn't take any pics, but I will from now on.
http://danielfast.wordpress.com/2007/12/04/daniel-fast-food-list/comment-page-1/
Wasa Crisp Bread (which isn't bread but 100% Whole Grain Crackers) are good to eat with advocado, tomato and fresh squeezed lime juice. Add a little sea salt. Delicious snack.
I will post pictures of the different meals. Since I started this on January 1st as I'm doing this for spiritual reasons, I've already made a few meals. I didn't take any pics, but I will from now on.
Prudent1
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The easiest way for me to remember what is acceptable for me to eat on this type of fast is to ask myself did this come from a plant? Is it still in an unmodified form (hasn't been bleached, enriched, zapped
etc)? If I can answer yes then it's ok to consume on the fast.
Please do share
. I will be watching and waiting.Also ladies, there are some good juicing/smoothie/green food recipes in the natural living forum that can be incorporated during our fasts.
WhipEffectz1
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Relentless
Reinventing
I am thinking about trying this. Can some of you shed light on how you benefited from
The Daniel Fast spiritually. I would like to hear some testimonies.
The Daniel Fast spiritually. I would like to hear some testimonies.
FrazzledFraggle
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Day 2 checking in. I did well yesterday even though my body resisted my insanity workout. I have a feeling my fast will be a mostly raw veggie/fruit fast which is fine by me. Yesterday I had more fruit than I should have though. I'm trying to limit my fruit intake to 3 servings/day since it has 3 times more calories than vegetables.
Nice & Wavy
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that looks delicious. Please share everything you have on your plate...yum!This is my first time doing this type of fast. I've only done a water fast in the past which increases your prayer life and gives you clarity spiritually moreso than if you don't fast. I have literally seen life changes taken place when I fast...not only for myself, but for all those I had prayed for during the fast.I am thinking about trying this. Can some of you shed light on how you benefited from
The Daniel Fast spiritually. I would like to hear some testimonies.
Nice & Wavy
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Prudent1
This is day 3 for me and now I'm not very hungry. I know I must eat though, so I made a nice salad for breakfast this morning and sweetened up my water with sliced fresh strawberries
Spinach, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cilantro. I sprinkled a little sea salt and then some olive oil with a dash of Braggs ACV
This is day 3 for me and now I'm not very hungry. I know I must eat though, so I made a nice salad for breakfast this morning and sweetened up my water with sliced fresh strawberries
Spinach, Lettuce, Tomatoes, Strawberries, Blueberries, Cilantro. I sprinkled a little sea salt and then some olive oil with a dash of Braggs ACV
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MSee
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I started yesterday. I have decided no sugars, meat or breads. However, I'll be still using things that were on the 'avoid' list. I do a full fast on Thursdays and will do this throughout.
I'm doing this because I have learned the importance of seeking God early in the New Year for direction, strength and renewal.
I pray that we all experience renewal, breakthroughs, clear direction and all other benefits by the end of this fast.
I'm doing this because I have learned the importance of seeking God early in the New Year for direction, strength and renewal.
I pray that we all experience renewal, breakthroughs, clear direction and all other benefits by the end of this fast.
Nice & Wavy
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I'm glad you aren't going to do sugar/meat/bread because I don't even miss it...it's amazing how the Lord just took my taste for it away
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