Daniel Fast 2016: 1/18 - 1/27 - LIVING HOPE CHURCH

Daniel Fast 2016: 1/18 - 1/27

1/16/2016

PRAYER connects you to GOD!
FASTING disconnects you from the WORLD!

Here we go! It’s time to RELAUCH our Spirit! We hope you begin this next 10 days with excitement and great expectations! There is no doubt that God intends to show up in your life in a powerful way as you step out in faith through intentional prayer and fasting. We anticipate healings and miracles, deliverance, freedom from bondage, breakthrough in every realm, deeper depth of spiritual growth and many testimonies of answered prayer! Don't expect an "easy" time! In fact, expect to wage war with your flesh as you deny it! Expect your Spirit man to rise up! Expect victories! Fight the good fight as you walk through these next few days. Keep on course! Don't neglect prayer and time in the Word. Fasting without prayer, is nothing more than a dietary restriction! When your flesh screams…. run to your prayer closet! We encourage you to use this blog to share thoughts, prayers, prayer requests, and scriptures. Share your personal struggles and victories! Let's encourage one another as the Body of Christ…. as a family! Also, be sure to share your successful recipes! (Click on the link to the right for past recipes… we will update it as more come available!) We are praying for YOU! Great things are in store!

Expecting God!
Pastor Dave & Tammy

Kayla

1/18/2016 12:01:51 pm

I was nervous about doing the fast because I know that it comes with a spiritual battle. Ephesians 6:11 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the schemes of the devil. Then I decided that there was no way I was going to miss out on a opportunity to grow an even deeper and more powerful relationship with God. I am believing God for a few specific things! I want everything that God has for me, and there is nothing I would rather do than worship him and be in his full presence. Stay strong everyone and when you want that chocolate, Pray!! :)

Tammy

1/18/2016 07:09:50 pm

I am SOOOOO excited to hear what God is already doing!!!!!! Wow! Just wow!!

Ember

1/18/2016 01:05:54 pm

Well before i even started i got attacked last night then at 5 this morning. The battle is on. And i am strong in the Lord and His word is my sword. Anyway had oatmeal with honey and mixed berries for breakfast. Now im eating a spinach and mushroom salad with a homemade dressing.
1/2 cup extra virgin coconut oil (may have to heat up a bit)
2 tablespoons limon juice
1 tablespoon oj
1 tablespoon apple juice
Mix together in a jar with a lid. Pour over salad. I added pepper on my salad.

1/18/2016 01:30:12 pm

Awesome Ember!! The enemy KNOWS right well what buttons to push! But "no weapon formed against you shall prosper!" Praying for you today!! And, agreeing with you on ALL FRONTS!!

Helen

1/18/2016 01:16:26 pm

A friend posted this recipe on FB, it looks delicious, has lots of protein, and is Daniel's Fast Approved (Using the Avocado instead of the Vegan Yogurt).

http://www.thegardengrazer.com/2013/04/southwestern-chopped-salad-with.html

Emily

1/18/2016 06:22:31 pm

Tofu burgers
Extra firm tofu dried
Sautee mushrooms and onion in organic coconut oil
Brown tofu on each side
Use lettuce leaves for "bread"
Added avocado for more yumminess

1/18/2016 07:05:16 pm

How did they taste??

1/18/2016 07:09:03 pm

So I made baby limas with black rice. Onions, chipotle pepper, white and black pepper, and cinnamon! Turned out tasty, but over cooked a bit in the crockpot... So a little soft. But it makes a great chip dip! Btw.... Santinos and Tostitos makes a corn chip that is just corn, canola and salt. We typically will use them sparingly for a needed crunch! And make homemade salsa!

1/19/2016 10:32:03 am

Whole Wheat Flatbread

1/2 Cup Water
1 1/2 Tablespoons Honey
1 1/2 Cups Whole Wheat Flour (plus extra for dusting)
1 Teaspoon Salt
2 Tablespoons Olive Oil

Mix the Honey and Water together in a Microwave Safe Cup and heat 20 seconds at a time (stirring in between) until the honey is dissolved).

Let the water cool until it reaches a warm temperature.

Mix the Flour and Salt together in a bowl.

Add the Water and 1 Tablespoon of Oil and mix until dough forms.

Turn out onto a floured surface and need 2-3 minutes.

Form into a ball and place on a counter under a kitchen towel. Allow it to rest for 10 minutes.

Divide into 4 Pieces, Roll each piece into a ball, Flaten by hand, and then roll into 1/2 thick rounds.

Heat a Non stick griddle or skillet on high until Hot.

Lightly brush with Olive Oil (Very lightly or the bread will be oily).

Place bread in pan and watch. When the bread is puffy and bubbled (about 1 - 1/12 minuted) flip it and cook another minute.

Remove from the pan and enjoy.

Eat as is.
Topped with a little garlic and herd olive oil and salt or with just a light drizzle of honey.

Or Enjoy cut into pieces with Guacamole or Hummus.

1/19/2016 11:09:53 am

Thanks Helen!!!

1/19/2016 10:36:32 am

Black Bean Salsa/Salad

2 Cans Black Beans (Rinsed and Drained Well)
1 Can Rotel (Drained Well)
1 Can White Corn (Drained)
1/2 Cup Finely Chopped Red Onion
1/3 Cup Fresh Lime Juice
1 Tablespoon Chopped Cilantro
Salt and Pepper to Taste

Put everything in a Plastic Storage Bowl with a Tight fitting lid.
Shake to Combine
Refrigerate at least 2 Hours.

1/19/2016 10:39:31 am

Ok have to give a praise report. Sunday as i left church i had 16 miles to empty and no money. When i made it home it said 8 or 3 to empty. Yesterday i wondering how i was going to get gas. I check all my cards and nothing was on them. As im looking through my wallet. I found $5. I looked up and told God thank you. As i leave to go to my moms my gage said 16 miles then 19. I was debating on going to get gas first cuz that morning it said 3. So i told.God ok im going to trust it. I get to my moms and it reads 0. I didnt say anything to my mom about this and as we are talking my dad calls and says that gas was cheep at walmart. My mom asks if i need gas i said well yes i do (but i didnt tell her i was on empty) she hands me her walmart card and says go fill up your van. When.i get back.i told my mom amd she destany and i prayed and thanked God. Then later someone who.owed me some money gave it to me. God is great!!! Keep your heads up. Breakthrough will happen. I belive God gave me that boost yesterday to let me know this is just the begining of great things to come! I belive that for each and every one of yall too. Im praying for yall.
Ok morning breakfast was a smoothy-- apple juice,a spoonfull pb, 1 banana, handfull of ice, and about a cup cup and half of oat meal. Very good.

1/19/2016 11:12:28 am

Praising God with you!!!! He is our PROVIDER!!! The smoothy sounds good!

1/19/2016 10:40:18 am

Stir fry sauce:

2 tbsp of apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp soy sauce,
Juice of 1 lime
2-3 tbsp honey
2 cloves minced garlic
2 pieces of ginger sliced thin,
2 tbsp seasame oil,
1 pinch of red pepper flakes.

Mix everything but oil and pepper and heat to a boil.

Reduce heat and simmer stirring occasionally until honey is dissolved.

Simmer until slightly syrupy.

Let cool 10 Minutes

Slowly whisk in oil and pepper.

May either use hot for sauce for stir fry or chill for dressing to a salad. Enjoy!

1/19/2016 12:52:56 pm

Thanks helen that sounds great. I need to get diffrent soy sause cuz found out mine has sugar. I want to try that on salad too.

1/19/2016 11:37:01 am

So... I experimented last night and YUM! Give it a try for some extra potassium and protein! Plus a sweet treat!

PB & Banana Ice Cream

Freeze 5 bananas (without the peels! I made this mistake LOL)
Remove and put in blender
Add a heaping tablespoon (or so, depending on preference) of all natural Peanut Butter (Smuckers)
Drizzle some honey in as well (to your taste)

Blend until creamy and enjoy!
I topped it with some Walnuts

1/19/2016 12:51:08 pm

That sounds good im gonna have to try that. When.i was making my smoothie this morning i was wishing i had ice cream. Its funny cuz the kids keep wanting fruits and viggies which is great!! But then.im out bananas, ect. Lol

1/19/2016 04:22:43 pm

I'm definitely going to try this! I just have to go get some honey!

1/19/2016 10:19:55 pm

It was delicious actually!!! We have a local honey guy out here in San Mateo.... He sells LARGE jars for $20. Want me to pick one up of you? We use quite a bit (especially for muffins for everyone is like a cup a day! LOL) Anyway.... it's more cost effective if you will use a lot.

1/20/2016 08:26:42 am

Thanks, but I'm going to see if I can find a small jar today. I don't think we will use that much honey.

1/19/2016 11:55:45 am

Just a note of encouragement! God is moving! I have headr already how God has "taken notice" of our desire to get serious about "plugging in to the power of prayer and fasting!". Strongholds are coming down! Prayers are being answered! The Word says "the Spirit is willing, but the flesh is weak!" (Mt. 26:14, Mk. 14:38) We war in the Spirit... Not in the flesh! (Eh. 6) So we must constantly pray that our flesh will submit to our Spirit! What a better way to put feet to our faith then by fasting! Strength and power is found when we crucify the flesh daily! (Galatians 20:20) You are purposing to do that when you fast! When the flesh screams... and it will.... shout out to Jesus! Get on your knees! Let it be the force that pushes you to the throne of God... to Jesus Christ... the source of our power and our strength! Our very own intercessor! Let the denial of our flesh (Mt. 16:24) force our focus towards HIM! Let it re-direct and re-prioritize our thinking, our desires, our hungers, our hopes, our dreams, our love, our passions.... ALL FOR HIM AND HIM ALONE! For HIS glory! It's time for Renewal! Revival! Relaunching!

1/20/2016 08:30:04 am

Amen!!!

1/19/2016 05:30:04 pm

I am going to try this tomorrow for dinner.
Greek-Style Stuffed Peppers
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
½ cup chopped onion
½ cup diced zucchini
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8-ounce) can tomato sauce
3 chopped canned artichokes, drained
½ cup chopped black olives ( I don't do olives)
1 teaspoon dried oregano flakes or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley or 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley
½ teaspoon salt
6 medium bell peppers (green, orange, red, and/or yellow)
2 cups cooked quinoa (I will use brown rice instead)
1 ½ tablespoons pine nuts (I will use almonds instead)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place artichokes in a food processor, and pulse until artichokes are chopped well. Set aside. Heat olive oil over medium heat. Add onion and zucchini. Cook 3-5 minutes or until vegetables are softened. Lower heat, and add garlic. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly so garlic doesn’t burn. Add tomato sauce, artichokes, olives, oregano, parsley, and salt. Cook 15 minutes, or until sauce is thickened.
While sauce is cooking, prepare peppers. Cut in half lengthwise, and remove stems and seeds. Place peppers in boiling water for 5 minutes. Drain in colander, and place in a large baking dish. When sauce is finished, mix in the quinoa and pine nuts. Stir well. Spoon mixture evenly into pepper halves. Add hot water to dish to a depth of ½ inch. Bake uncovered for 20 minutes.

1/20/2016 02:28:52 pm

That sounds good!!! Let us know how you like it! Tonight I am having a 15 bean tomato base stew over brown rice. I will also make a pasta salad for tomorrow!

1/22/2016 07:25:53 pm

The peppers were a lot of work for an ok meal. I just made the sweet treat with the Ezekiel cereal and that was the best thing I've ate since Sunday!!!!

1/23/2016 10:17:40 am

LOL!!! Glad you liked the sweet treat! Tim Hawkins tweeted "Ezekiel bread is great, you can eat it, or sand down a table with it!" LOL!

Amy

1/22/2016 09:19:49 pm

Redneck caviar

2 avacados
1 can organic chicken peas
1 can organic black beans
Fresh cilantro to taste
Half a basket of grape tomatoes
Cup of fresh corn
Sea salt
Pepper. (To taste)
Lime juice

I ate mine with fresh cucumbers

Yummo!!!

1/23/2016 10:18:53 am

hmmm... sounds good!

1/23/2016 09:26:53 am

This was so good I have heard of them but never actually tried them. They could actually replace spaghetti noodles for us permanently.

SPAGHETTI SQUASH BOATS

Cut squash in half clear out seeds rub with olive oil and sea salt don't be scared of salt. Roast in oven. Depending on size roughly 30 min. When they are done you can take a fork and run through the squash and it actually noodles up.

While the squash is cooking make your sauce. Ingredients can very to taste this was my idea.

I large onion diced
I small pack. Of baby Bella mushroom
I large can crushed organic tomatoes
I small can diced organic tomatoes
I small can sugar free tomato sauce
Fresh parley to taste.
Fresh basil
Garlic powder
Sea salt
Pepper
3 cloves whole garlic

Let all the ingredients simmer while squash is roasting.
When squash is done and you have noodled it out ladle sauce over top and serve.
Yummy

1/23/2016 10:20:36 am

This looked delicious! I'm going to try it for sure!

1/23/2016 06:03:29 pm

Ok who has prayed for snow and this cold weather? Lol my mom and aunt saw snow flurries today. Well God is working and prayers are starting to be answered slowly but its progress. But the enemy has also crept his way in undetected as well. So remember to "stay awake at all times and keep praying that you might have the strength to excape all the things that are going to take place and to stand in the before the son of man (luke 21:36) therefor put on the full armor of God so when the evil day comes you can withstand having done all that you can to stand.(ephesians 6:13)" ive been listening to a lot of my beckah shae scripture snacks. But that "song" has helped me in times through this. Keep haning on!!! We serve a great and mighty God and breakthrough is coming!!!!

1/24/2016 03:11:29 pm

Dinner tonight.

Roasted Cauliflower Soup
Ingredients
1 large head cauliflower
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 teaspoon celtic sea salt
1 large onion, diced
4 cups water or chicken stock
Instructions
Place whole head of cauliflower in a 9 x 13 inch baking dish
Rub cauliflower with 2 tablespoons olive oil and sprinkle with salt
Add ½ cup water to the dish
Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 ½ hours, or until a knife cuts easily through the core
Remove cauliflower from oven and allow to cool
Coarsely chop and set aside
Heat remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large saucepan over medium heat
Add onion and cook until soft and translucent, about 15 minutes
Add cauliflower and 4 cups water or stock
Simmer until cauliflower is very soft, about 10 minutes
In a vitamix puree in very small batches until smooth
Transfer back to pot and bring to a simmer
Serve

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