Daniel Fast 2012 DAY 1 Monday, Jan. 9

Verse of the day: 1 Chronicles 16:11
"Seek the Lord and his strength; seek His presence continually"

As we begin this time of fasting together it will become evident sooner or later how weak we are.  Fasting shows us how much we rely on the things of this world (food or other addictions) rather than the absolute strength of the Lord.  When you begin to feel "weak" and that you can't make it through this "fasting thing" just remember Moses and Jesus and how long they survived! We are so dependent on food and things of this world for our "strength," yet it is only the strength of Lord that we really need for survival.
As we seek after His presence we will begin to feel it a newer dimension than ever before.  The word tells us that the Lord will never leave us or forsake us which tells me that His presence the Lord's Spirit will be with us ALWAYS! I really want to be walking in line with and under the presence of the Lord at all times.
I am hoping that by now you have already asked God what your primary fast prayer focus will be.  If not, keep seeking God and praying and it will be revealed to you.  Log into your journal (that we provided today) or your own personal journal as to see where the Lord has lead you as a result of this fast, time of personal sacrifice.
"Seek the Lord and His strength; seek His presence continually."

Recipe of the day:

Oatmeal Bars      very healthy breakfast, snack or dessert!

1 ½ cups old-fashioned rolled oats

1 ½ cups unsweetened almond milk, soy or coconut milk

¾  cup unsweetened applesauce

¼ cup chopped dried apricots

¼ cup chopped dates or raisins

¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

½ teaspoon cinnamon

¼ teaspoon salt

Additions/variations:

Protein powder              Flax seed (ground)                  ½ cup of mixed dried fruit      

             

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Put all ingredients in a large bowl and stir well. Transfer to an 8 by 8-inch baking dish that has been lightly rubbed with olive oil. Pour oatmeal mixture into dish and bake 45-50 minutes or until slightly browned and crispy on top.

Yield: 6 servings (serving size: 2 squares) recipe can be doubled & baked in a 
9x13 pan.