Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough

Just found some good news at Amazon.com. The new book Daniel Fast for Spiritual Breakthrough by Elmer Towns is available for pre-order. He is the creator of the modern Daniel Fast Diet.

Product Description from Amazon:

"Elmer Towns’ Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough has become must reading as this powerful spiritual discipline of fasting has seen a revival among followers of Christ. Now Towns digs deeper into one of the most popular forms of fasting today, the Daniel Fast. With an emphasis on a healthy, simple diet, The Daniel Fast is named after the prophet Daniel who participated in a partial fast for spiritual purposes.

Daniel was taken captive into Babylon when he was 16 years old. The Babylonian king wanted the young prophet to help him administer his rule over the captive Jews—and he wanted to “Babylon-ize” Daniel, to make the young man of God more like him. The first step the king took in his campaign was to provide a sumptuous feast to tempt Daniel— food fit for a king—basically fattening comfort foods. In response, the prophet refrained from the king's table, choosing instead to eat only vegetables and to drink only water. He honored God over the king."

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Jentezen Franklin 21 day fast

Every January, Jentezen Franklin leads his home church and TV audience in a 21 day fast. Jentezen Franklin Books are very helpful for learning more about fasting. Rev. Franklin also provides some excellent free fasting advice at his website. We advise you to use his Fasting Contract (pdf). Check out these links for more information about fasting at Jentezen Franklin's website.

• Fasting Basics
• Types of Fasts
• Quick Tips
• Fasting Contract (pdf)
• Fasting Blog
• Moving Forward
• Testimonials
• Fasting Resources
  

Shop around! You may find Jentezen Franklin Books, CDs and DVDs are cheaper if you use our Amazon.com links than at Jentezen Franklin's website. You will also find used Jentezen's books at Amazon in good condition.

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Neither did I anoint myself

Lisa asks, "What does it mean when it states "neither did I annoint myself at all?"

First, let us clarify that the Daniel Fast Diet at our website is about Daniel's Fast in Daniel chapter 1.

The 21 day fast in Daniel 10 is not exactly the same as the 10 day fast in Daniel 1.

I found the answer to your question using the free download e-Sword Bible program. We studied the various free e-Sword commentaries.  

Dan 10:3 I ate no pleasant bread, neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth, neither did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.

The following quote is from Albert Barnes' Notes on the Bible. If you cannot download the free Bible and commentaries at e-Sword.net, You can purchase a CD of Commentaries at Amazon.com.

I ate no pleasant bread - Margin, “bread of desires.” So the Hebrew. The meaning is, that he abstained from ordinary food, and partook of that only which was coarse and disagreeable.

Neither came flesh nor wine in my mouth - That is, he lived on bread or vegetables. It is not to be inferred from this that Daniel ordinarily made use of wine, for it would seem from Dan. 1: that that was not his custom. What would appear from this passage would be, that he practiced on this occasion the most rigid abstinence.

Neither did I anoint myself - The use of unguents was common in the East (see the notes at Mat_6:17), and Daniel here says that he abstained during these three weeks from what he ordinarily observed as promoting his personal comfort. He gave himself up to a course of life which would be expressive of deep grief. Nature prompts to this when the mind is overwhelmed with sorrow. Not only do we become indifferent to our food, but it requires an effort not to be indifferent to our dress, and to our personal appearance.

Hope this is helpful.

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Help from God

Mrs. M asked, "In doing this fast are there a certain amount of things that i can ask for help for from God."

There is no limit. However, we find it is best to have a clear primary focus for your prayers. It is helpful to have a prayer journal, where you keep track of your requests and God's answers to prayer. Prayer Journals at Amazon.com

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Susie's advice and broccoli recipe

Broccoli, Calabrese cultivar

First, allow your hunger to be your reminder to bring your prayers/petitions before His throne. Then, afterwards eat the foods listed.

One favorite dish is to use: 2-3 T. Olive Oil,to med. high heat; Add chopped Broccoli florets, chopped Red Onion, 2 Cloves Garlic, several Carrots sliced thinly, and a little Ginger. Stir constantly, then use Soy Sauce to taste. Enjoy! Susie

Thanks Susie, for your good advice. Sounds tasty! Many avoid soy sauce, because it is fermented. You can replace soy sauce with lemon juice and salt.

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Sally found Brown Rice Pasta

Hi,
I just wanted to let you know that there is pasta that is made from brown rice now. The brand is Tinkyada Pasta Joy Ready and it's very much like wheat pasta in texture and taste. The ingredients listed is: stone-ground brown rice, rice bran, and water. It is Kosher Certified also.

Just thought you might want to look into it.

Also, it says in Daniel 1 that he ate this way through out the king's reign.

Thanks for the site,
Sally

Thank You Sally. Folks will be looking for this product in their stores. The photo is from their website at www.tinkyada.com. Bon appetit.

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Family Circle 3-Bean Chili

I found this recipe in Family Circle Magazine. Sue in Tennessee
Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium-size onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, peeled and chopped
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 2 sweet bell peppers, cored and diced
• 1 medium-size zucchini, trimmed and diced
• 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes
• 1 can (8 ounces) no-salt-added tomato sauce
• 1/4 cup ketchup (do not add this for Daniel Fast)
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 can (15 ounces) black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) white beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 can (15 ounces) red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• grated cheddar cheese (optional) (do not add this for Daniel Fast)

Instructions

1. Heat oil in a large nonstick pot over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, and chili powder and cook for 3 minutes.
2. Add peppers and zucchini and continue to cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Stir in tomatoes, tomato sauce, ketchup, and oregano. Cook 8 minutes.
4. Gently stir in the beans. Cover pot and continue to cook 3 minutes. Serve with grated cheese, if desired and not doing the Daniel Fast.

Makes: 8 cups PREP: 10 minutes Cook: 19 minutes

PER CUP: 203 calories, 4 g fat (o g sat.), 11 g protein; 39 g carbohydrate, 12 g fiber, 678 mg sodium, 0 mg cholesterol.

This is very good and filling and makes you drink water!!! Sue

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