We are just 3 days
into our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer.
We invite you and your family to join all The Altar family for what promises
to be a powerful time each January of fasting and giving God first place in our
year. We are spending 21 days seeking God and believing Him for big
things to come in 2019. January 6-27.

Normally,
fasting means to abstain from food and/or drink for a certain period of time as
a religious practice. However, it may extend to anything that may be a source
of pleasure, satisfaction or personal gratification.
Many at The
Altar will be participating in the Daniel
Fast which means we deny ourselves sweets and meats and eat mostly fruits
and vegetables. Below is an extensive list of what you can and cannot eat on
the Daniel Fast.
Hope this helps!
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.
Happy Fasting!
Pastor Marty
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