2021 Lenten Prayer & Fasting

  We hope you all are doing well with your fasting and prayer commitments. Below are a few recipes we have tried and have really enjoyed, so much so, we have cooked them over and over. We hope you enjoy them as well.  Feel free to share some of your favorite Daniel Fast recipes and go to snacks below in the comment section. Also, let us know how you are doing and how we can support you.  Breakfast potatoes  Ingredients 1 tablespoon avocado oil 3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into small cubes 1/2 large onion, finely diced 2 cloves garlic, finely minced 1/2 red bell pepper, diced Optional: 1/2 cup chopped vegan breakfast sausage (we used Beyond Meat) 1/2 can (8 oz.) black beans, drained and rinsed 2 heaping cups chopped kale, stems removed 1 teaspoon Old Bay seasoning, or as desired Salt and pepper, as desired to taste SERVE WITH 1/4 cup finely chopped cilantro or parsley, for garnish 1 large avocado, sliced Instructions In a large cast iron skillet over medium heat, add in 1 tablespoo

  It has been a whole week of our Lenten Fast for Church, Community and Country! How are you doing out there? I will admit I am craving caffeine and sugar but God's grace and Pastor are keeping me on the straight and narrow (wink). We invite you to share some of your favorite and tasty Daniel Fast recipes here so that we can continue to encourage one another. Here are a few of ours:  Breakfast Sweet Potato Breakfast Bowl One baked sweet potato, peeled 2 Tablespoons almond nut butter Handful of blueberries One banana, sliced 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts 1/4 diced apple  Sprinkle of cinnamon Smoothies  *Rule of thumb: For every fruit, add two vegetables Example: 1 cup UNSWEETENED Almond or Soy Milk ½ cup strawberries, fresh or frozen 1 frozen banana 1 cup of baby kale 1/4 Avocado 1/2 cucumber 1 cup baby spinach leaves Lunch/Dinner Veggie Burritos Sauté onions and a crushed garlic clove in olive oil  Add diced potatoes, garlic powder, a dash of rosemary, salt and pepper and cook until po

  1.      Daily Seek God- Read your Bible and pray both personally and corporately on our prayer calls. 2.   Stick to It- Fasting is about self-denial and deepening our walk with Christ. When you find yourself becoming weary, allow those feelings to motivate you. 3.   Get a Partner- Select someone to be your accountability partner during the fast. It always helps to have someone to talk you through this. 4.   Make Preparations- This fast requires that you plan your meals ahead of time. The things you are required to eat aren’t readily available. Therefore, planning will help you to avoid temptations. 5.   Drink Plenty of Water- We know that hydration is important during the summer but it is equally important during winter months. We encourage you to drink all the water you can stand. It will also help you if you feel a little hungry between meals. 6.   Read ALL Labels- This is critical as you seek to avoid certain foods and additives. Just because something says “Natural,” it

  Here is a simple way to think of the Daniel Fast, you will be eating like a vegan but with more restrictions. During this fast, we will eat from the earth. Therefore, we will eat only fruits and vegetables. Be sure that you avoid anything artificial or processed foods. You want your foods to be additive and chemical free. Any Fruit   - Fresh, frozen, dried or juiced. Examples: apples, apricots, bananas, any berries, cantaloupe, cherries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, any melon, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, tangelos, tangerines Any Vegetable   - Fresh, frozen, dried or juiced. Examples: artichoke, asparagus, beets, broccoli, brussel sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, any greens (collards, kale, mustard, turnips), lettuce, mushrooms, okra, any onions, parsley, any peppers, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, spinach, sprouts, squash, sweet po

  THANK YOU for joining us in this 40-Day Lenten Spiritual journey! We will journey and journal together on this site as we engage in prayer and fasting for our church, community, and country. Fasting during the season of Lent is a means for us as believers to identify with the suffering of Christ. It is also an opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with Christ while we practice the spiritual discipline of self-denial. This will be demanding but the reward will be greater spiritual renewal. As a church, we will be participating in the Daniel Fast, a partial fast, which requires that we restrict our daily diets to fruits and vegetables; and abstain from all beverages except water (Daniel 10:2-3). **If you have pre-existing medical conditions, please consult with your physician before making any dietary changes/restrictions.** Everyone is also encouraged to reflect and evaluate what has been distracting you from your intimacy with Christ. Those distractions are the things