Day 6

This fast is about growing your relationship with god.  And He's not as concerned about what is in your stomach as He is is about what is in your heart. God doesn't need us to fast; we need to fast for Him.
Daniel's decision not to eat the king's food was an outward symbol of an inward commitment he had made to God.  Let your choices over the remaining 15 days reflect the hunger you have for God's presence in your life.
Like when we are hungry for food -- we want to eat, eat now and eat until full.  Fasting is the time in which, like physical hunger, we grow hungry for God, we need God, now and can't get enough of His spirit in us! Oh, that we would hunger and thirst after God in that way always...
Since there is no definitive list of foods for the Daniel Fast, it is truly the spirit of Daniel's decision that we are imitating over the next 21 days.  If there is something that is not specifically listed that you think still qualifies, then feel free to adjust accordingly.  There are links available on the church website with food lists available. The details of the fast are between you and God.  Use this time to focus on Him.
This is a "partial fast" if you have eaten something by accident, do not feel condemned, or you will not benefit from this fast. This is intended to be a time of free


Scripture focus for today:  ISAIAH 58


Recipe for today:

Stir Fry Brown Rice w/Vegetables

Ingredients

• 1 box of instant brown rice (or bag brown rice) or regular brown rice
• Vegetables to stir fry (either fresh or frozen)
• Canola Oil
• Olive Oil
• *Soy Sauce (Many avoid soy sauce because it is fermented and may contain MSG. Substitute salt to taste.  A natural soy sauce alternative  to use is "Bragg Liquid Aminos" a all purpose seasoning from soy protein.
• Peanuts

Cook your rice according to package (I season my rice as well when I cook).
Heat Wok or fry pan on Med. High heat add 1/4 cup of Canola Oil (more or less) Give a minute for oil to get hot.
Place raw onions in now, if you are adding to recipe, also garlic for taste. Pour the cooked rice into Wok and stir for 4 min. add Soy Sauce* or salt to taste.
Pour rice back into container it was cooked in and set aside.
Now add 1/4 cup Olive Oil to hot Wok again. Then add the vegetables and lots of whatever seasonings you like. Stir until done add peanuts right before serving.
This recipe is very good reheated for lunch the next day.
ENJOY but more importantly: BLESSINGS!