Daniel Fast Challenge.... August 26- Sept 15

Today I got up early and WORKED on paperwork....ours , the churches. all kinds of little annoying things and bills too LOL  I'm finally feeling more organized after being home 7 months home.  Then I met one of my BFF's Kandi for lunch.  As we were eating and discussing LIFE....we started talking about Selah's upcoming therapy treatment.  Starting this coming Monday August 26th she will be having Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at 10:45M and 3:35 pm for 20 straight days (including weekends)  It takes 15 minutes to get her "down" and 15 minutes to bring her "up" 

Here is some info on HBOT  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyperbaric_medicine

My friend brought up fasting for Selah...giving up a meal, or something and praying that God will use this oxygen therapy to bring healing to Selah.  She suggested a Daniel Fast

Here is some info about the Daniel Fast if you've never heard of it  http://danielfast.wordpress.com/daniel-fast-food-list/  that is the best web site I've found. 




I've never done a Daniel Fast.  To be honest, I've never fasted much, in recent years.  Now I am a person who can go without eating if I am busy but I've not dedicated much to fasting for a spiritual reason in recent years.

She suggested that I share this on my blog and ask for all of you to pray and to fast at some point during these 20 days  I plan to go through the 21st day on Sunday Sept 15th. ...  I know some folks can not fast food altogether because of health reasons but the Daniel Fast is a fast of meats, sweets and alcohol.


So the Fast would start August 26 - Sept 15...



This is from the above web site

Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast

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.

 

 

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I have to be quite honest...I probably will still drink coffee and tea...I do have FIVE kids to take care of LOL  But this is my plan... 

 

I'd be so grateful if you wish to join us!  If you wish to do a traditional fast, even if it is for one meal for Selah's healing...I would so appreciate it!

 

I don't believe that God is someone who requires us to do something to move His hand, but I also do not understand all the spiritual ramifications either.  Fasting is in scripture, Jesus himself fasted fo r 40 days....so there is something to be said for it. 

 

If you plan on fasting or praying for Selah during this time, please let me know.  Either on here, or by email at  theclanton5@aol.com

 

Thank you!  I feel there is some hope once again in my heart for Selah's recovery!!!!!!

I started a Facebook page...please join....
 

 Fasting For Selah Clanton