Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Day 20-Evangelism
When you pray, has your prayer ever been interrupted with the thought of others? Has your heart ever been burden with the state that others are in? To take it even further, have you been bogged down with making a big decision when you believed that the particular thought was not timely? Try praying about that matter, whatever it may, during the course of this day. Why Not?
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At the beginning of this fast, I struggled with meditating. It seemed like everthing and anything would come up in my mind. Things I haven't thought about in years. As I continue to pray and meditate those thoughts have slowly ceased. I have noticed these last couple of days I have prayed more for others than myself. This what GOD expects from us and for us to reach out and help and pray for others.
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ReplyDeleteI have been tested & tried during this fast; however, I feel extremely blessed and enriched in my relationship with Christ due to this fast!
I am curious, during the last part of this fast (Daniel Fast) does eliminating meat mean fish is not allowed? There are some who do not consider fish to be meat, as some vegetarians will eat fish. I want to continue to follow this fast to the "T" so your insight will be greatly appreciated. May God's blessings be upon the EBC family forever.
I suggest that everyone review the food listing for clarity.
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Foods To Include In Your Diet During The Daniel Fast
ReplyDeleteOne of the great things about the Daniel Fast is that you are not limited to any
specific amount of food, but rather to the kinds of food you can eat. The Daniel
Fast is limited to vegetables (includes fruits) and water.
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 sweeteners including 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.
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.
I can confess my prayers are always interrupted by thought of others and I usually find myself praying for them in turn, I figure if they are on my mind why not send up a pray for there life. I am a compassionate person so when others are feeling stress and upset I sympathize, if they are really close I tend to be affect by there state. Praying helps tremendously and I usually feel better, or a least can deal with it easier.
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Geneva
SO many times when I pray, thoughts of others have jumped into my head and most of the time when that happens, I do pray for them. Sometimes I'll even give them a call and find out how they're doing. I think of that as God's way of making us all intercessory prayer warriors. Praise God! Because that means somebody is praying for me too. And you!!
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