Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Pastor - foods to eat

Bishop Paul S. Morton, Sr. Pastor

CAG 2021 DANIEL FAST
                FOODS TO EAT
As we embark on 2021 we desire to have each member grow
closer to God, as we continue to grow together as a Church
Family. This year’s Daniel Fast consists of two components:
Fasting and Prayer Devotional. As you journey through
each week and read each book the Psalms assigned for
the 7 days, we want you to take a personal inventory of
your life, situations, and those closes to you and share
how God’s ministering to you during this time of Fasting.

In the third year of Cyrus, King of Persia, a word was revealed
to Daniel, who was named Belteshazzar. And the word was
true, and it was a great conflict. And he understood the
word and understood the vision. In those days I, Daniel, was
mourning for three weeks. I ate no delicacies, no meat or
wine entered my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, for the
full three weeks. On the twenty-fourth day of the first month,
as I was standing on the bank of the great river (that is, the
Tigris) I lifted my eyes and looked, and behold, a man clothed
in linen, with a belt of fine gold from Uphaz around his waist.
                                                  Daniel 10:1-21

The only beverage intake is water and 100% natural juices. The
primary foods are fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and legumes.
There are no sweeteners on the fast, no processed foods or
chemicals. (Please consult with your physician for specific
guides if you’re taking medication or under doctor’s care.)

CAG 2021 DANIEL FAST

CREATING A LIFESTYLE OF PRAYER
Very early in the morning, while it was still dark, Jesus got up, left the
house and went off to a solitary place, where He prayed. - MARK 1:35

Prayer is most effective when it isn’t something we do every now and
then, but when it’s a lifestyle we cultivate. To understand how to have
a lifestyle of prayer, we can look at the example Jesus gave during His
life on earth.

HAVE A CERTAIN TIME.
Jesus got up early in the morning to spend time with His Heavenly
Father. Make a daily appointment with God — whether it’s first thing
in the morning, at lunch, or in the evening — and faithfully keep it.

HAVE A CERTAIN PLACE.
Jesus had a specific place He went to pray. Having a designated place
to pray helps us remove distractions and frees us to worship and pray
out loud.

HAVE A CERTAIN PLAN.
When Jesus taught His disciples how to pray, He gave them a prayer
outline. We call it “The Lord’s Prayer.” As we pray every day, our plans
for our prayer time can vary, maybe including worship music, Bible
reading, and quiet time to listen to God. It doesn’t always have to look
the same; it just helps when we have a plan for connecting regularly
with God.

CREATING A LIFESTYLE OF FASTING
Fasting helps us draw near to God and eliminates distractions for
a spiritual purpose. In committing to a fast for the next 21 days,
here are some things you should consider before starting your
fast.

WHAT TYPE OF FAST SHOULD YOU DO?
You could fast a certain food item, a specific meal each day, or
a common activity such as television or social media. Here are
some types of fasts you could choose to do for the 21 Days:

• Complete Fast – In this type of fast, you drink only liquids,
typically water with light juices as an option.

• Selective Fast – This type of fast involves removing certain
elements from your diet. One example of a selective fast is the
Daniel Fast, during which you remove meats, sweets, and bread
from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits
and vegetables for food.

• Partial Fast – This fast, sometimes called the “Jewish Fast”,
involves abstaining from eating any type of food in the morning
and afternoon. This can either correlate to specific times, such as
6:00 am to 3:00 pm, or from sunup to sundown.

• Soul Fast – This fast is a great option if you do not have much
experience fasting food, have health issues that prevent you from
fasting food, or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life
that are out of balance. For example, you might choose to stop
using social media or watching television for the duration of the
fast and then carefully bring that element back into your life in
healthy doses at the conclusion of the fast.

BEGIN AND END THE FAST WELL.
If you have any health concerns, consult your physician before
beginning a food fast. If you are fasting food, begin and end the
fast gradually by slowly removing/returning regular foods back
into your diet. It is important to know your body and make smart,
healthy decisions when fasting.

PERSONAL PRAYER FOCUS
God has put us on the earth at this specific time for a
reason. He says in Acts 17:26 that He determined when
and where we would live. Knowing this, we can look at
those around us at this specific time in history, and take
personal responsibility to pray.

Throughout the 21 Days, pray for those in authority and
those under your authority. Pray for those in your family
and your circle of influence (anyone you’re connected
to). To help you with this, use this page to write down
the names of specific people you will be praying for
during the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.

MY GOVERNMENT
President ______________________________________________
National Leaders _______________________________________
State Leaders __________________________________________
City Leaders ___________________________________________

MY FAMILY
Spouse _________________________________________________
Chidren ________________________________________________
Parents ________________________________________________
Siblings ________________________________________________
Extended Family _______________________________________

MY CHURCH
Pastor __________________________________________________
Ministry Team __________________________________________

MY LIFE
Friends ________________________________________________
People who need God _________________________________

FOODS TO EAT

Fruits:          lemons         Legumes:
apples           limes          dried beans

apricots         mangoes        pinto beans

avocados         mulberries     split peas

bananas          nectarines     black eyed peas

berries          olives         green beans

blackberries     oranges        green peas

boysenberries    papayas        beans

cantaloupe       peaches        lentils

cherries         pears          lupins

coconuts         pineapples     peas

dates            plums          peanuts

figs             prunes         natural peanut butter

grapefruit       raisins        Seeds:
grapes           raspberries    all nuts

grenadine        strawberries   natural almond butter

guava            tangerines     flax seed

honeydew melon   watermelon     whole grain foods

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WEEK 1 | JAN 5-11
Full Week of Fruits & Vegetables (If under doctor’s care, please
sustain from other areas to be in support of the Fast)

Select a Psalm from the list below for each day of this week as
you are led by the Holy Spirit and repent to allow God’s newness
into your life. As you read the entire Psalm be sure to share God’s
goodness, His Love, and Promise to never leave us with someone.
Seek God for clarity, direction, and insight for you and your family.
Learn to stand firm on His promises and undying Love for you.

Pray three times a day as led by the Holy Spirit.

DAY 1-7 (read entire Psalm)
SCRIPTURES:
Psalm 100
Psalm 103
Psalm 119: 1-56
Psalm 119: 57-120
Psalm 119: 121-176
Psalm 139
Psalm 145

NOTES:

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WEEK 2 | JAN 12-18
Full Week of Fruits & Vegetables (If under doctor’s care, please
sustain from other areas to be in support of the Fast)

Select a Psalm from the list below for each day of this week as
you are led by the Holy Spirit. Spend time alone with God, and
develop your devotion, build your confidence, and boldness in
the ways of God. Share with others how God continues to “WOW”
you with His awesomeness. Reflect on past victories, as you allow
God to encourage as He speaks to you in a still small voice.

Pray three times a day as led by the Holy Spirit.

Day 8-14 (read entire Psalm)
SCRIPTURES:
Psalm 1
Psalm 5
Psalm 8
Psalm 19
Psalm 23
Psalm 30
Psalm 32

NOTES:

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WEEK 3 | JAN 19-25
Full Week of Fruits & Vegetables (If under doctor’s care, please
sustain from other areas to be in support of the Fast)

Select a Psalm from the list below for each day of this week as
you are led by the Holy Spirit. Sing songs unto the Lord. Make
His praises know as you trust Him to deliver you from all areas
of worry, fear, doubt, and unbelief. Allow God to rejuvenate, re-
generate, and restore unto you the joy of your Salvation. Repent,
forgive, show mercy, compassion, and God’s unconditional Love
to all those you encounter this week.

Pray three times a day as led by the Holy Spirit.

Day 15-21 (read entire Psalm)
SCRIPTURES:
Psalm 34
Psalm 42
Psalm 46
Psalm 51
Psalm 63
Psalm 73
Psalm 90

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