DANIEL FAST DAY THREE

One of the most important things to remember when doing a fast is to drink lots of water.  Not only is this part of the body cleansing itself, it is also important refreshment and necessary for hydration.  In fact, drinking water aids in the hunger pains and reduces the headaches that can come especially when one has stopped using caffeine.

Even more important than water is the reminder that the fast is about connecting with God.  Be careful not to get so focused on the foods you are eating (or the ones you are missing) that you forget to PRAY.  Let the fast remind you to pray and seek God. Seek Him by setting deliberate time to listen to His Word.  Seek Him by confessing your sins and by being silent with Him in prayer.

Our fast is about increasing our hunger for God.  Jesus said "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."  Matthew 5:6

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I love the address of this site and how it relates to today's Scripture.  If you are looking for a good way to make oatmeal, consider the recipe on this site for Fall Harvest Oatmeal with Cinnamon Baked Apples.

DANIEL FAST DAY TWO

We are really early in our fast, but one key word stands out to me today.  The word is "purify."  As I was thinking about our desire to simply seek God, it seemed like God was saying "purify."  Think about the promise that God has given us in James 4:8 "Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded."

God wants us to confess our sins to Him.  He promises in I John 1:9 "If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."  Let's keep this as the focus of our prayers as we go through this fast.

Debbie made us a great dish of vegetables yesterday.  When I asked her for the recipe, she said that it was just vegetables cooked in a little olive oil.  To be more exact, she sliced onions, garlic, zucchini, potatoes, broccoli and mixed them with oregano in the olive oil.  Wow! I could even taste the oregano.

Let me know how you are doing in this fast and what God shows you.  Remember to purify yourself as you think about food that you want to eat.  This is a time of purifying our body and our souls.
God Bless you as you seek the Lord.
Pastor Bill

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DANIEL FAST DAY ONE

As we begin this time of prayer and fasting, I am convinced that God has something special in store for us.  God has called us to this time to humble ourselves and seek Him.  It was so obvious to me yesterday during worship as we learned about the ministry of Plurlife.  God has called some incredible people to go minister to kids attending Raves.  The thousands of young people looking for Purity, Love, Unity and Respect at these horrible events could  be overwhelming if it weren't for the realization that God loves each one of them.

I thank God for Colleen and Rob and the ministry they are doing.  WOW!!

God will meet us in this time if we seek Him.

Colossians 3:1-4:
Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand.  Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.  For you died to this life, and your real life is hidden with Christ in God.  And when Christ, who is your life, is revealed to the whole world, you will share in all of His glory!

RECIPE OF THE DAY:
Quick and Zesty Veggie Pasta
2 cups of Veggie Rotini
Thinly slice 2 medium red potatoes
Thinly slice 2 medium carrots
Slice 1½ red onion
1½ pablano pepper
Garlic Salt Pepper
Boil pasta in water for 10-12 minutes or until soft, sauté veggies the same time.
Add pasta to veggies.