DANIEL FAST 2020

~The Daniel Fast is biblically-based. (Daniel 1:1-21) The Focus: shall be “Lifestyle Change”-which consists of the longevity of 40 days Maximum, where one agrees to “Fast, Pray, Meditate, and read scriptures, striving to pray 3 times per day (morning, noon, and Evening prior to bed}

Option: For Beginners: make a  concerted effort to stay with it for at least 7 days, If you make it to that mark, then push for 14 days, Great

In the midst of travailing. Then continue to “Go Forth!” To 21 days, 28, 35 days, If you become more motivated/inspired/excited-You might just reach the finish line of the totality of 40 days. Congratulations!!! YOU DID IT!!!!

THE REASON AND GOAL OF PRAYING:

•     Renewal and Restoration

•     Connected to the “Right Relationship w/God

•     Diligently striving to always-“Practice His Presence”

PRAYER W/FASTING:

Know This>Fasting is one of the utmost “Keys” of Prayer. The most serious matters to be conscious of; is that it calls for unusual sacrifice with a focus on devotion, dedication, commitment, and steadfastness on the daily walk of life for a good healthy exercise routine.

God reveals thru the prophet Joel, who commanded his people to return to him “with all your heart…the act of fasting, weeping and mourning.

 Also, Jesus at the onset of his earthly ministry prepared Himself for the challenges ahead, by committing to 40 days of fasting {Mt 4:2}. One should become conscious and more aware of the process of denying self. When you deny self of the daily demands of the flesh and instead focus all the attention on God. Done through: Keeping God in 'front-of-mind-consciousness' and always endeavor to "Practice The Presence of The Lord."

 It is then one can go more deeply and intently into being “prayer focus”. The ultimate outcome is for God to get the ‘Glory’. When times of difficulty, strain, stress, anxiety, even depression raises its ugly head-but thru prayer you can make the connection to God for the manifestation of the “break-through”. Thus one being thankful is when the Glorification to God kicks in. The Hebrew word hallelujah is the command to

Hallel (praise) Yah (the Lord). Therefore, Let’s “Praise The Lord!!!”

As we all fast, pray, and meditate together it means we’re united in appealing to God and has an expectation of hearing from Him. When it is done in all sincerity God consistently honors it.

Remarks: During the daily routine, include in our prayer, the asking of the Lord to: “To help us to be more obedient to him; comprehend the importance of forgiveness, and to help all of we grasp the full understanding, of what it means, to Trust Him, Depend on him, Lean on him, and know he, and he alone; is the Source for all your needs

 As we read and re-read, (Daniel 1:1-21 it shall become crystal clear, the approach, and the reason, why Daniel choose to follow God’s revelations and instructions, rather than King Nebuchadnezzar’s mandate to eat kosher meats from the pantry and drinks branded wine from the king’s cellar. Instead, Daniel chooses to have pulse and water {fruits, veggies, grain, fiber, oats, nuts, etc, and protein. Also, drink alkaline water. {I.e. smart water or core water, found at Sam’s and other major retail food chain stores}

Other suggested Scriptures: Galatians 5:22-26, {But the fruits of the spirit…} Isaiah 61:1-4, [the spirit of the Lord…} Isaiah 58:12 {the repairer of the breach}

The Keys & Core Values of Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change:

•     Spiritual Nutrition>Feed the body and nourish the mind, body & soul

•     Provide the impetus to feed & bolster your “Inner Peace”

•     Enhance mental and emotional well-being-end results “Contentment”

•      Holy Grail-It shall Detox/Cleanse the body/Purify the blood cells, Rebuild the tissues, and then to Heal & aid in the cure of certain maladies [undesirable and/or disordered condition} within the body

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 Brief Glimpse concerning Insights and Spiritual Intel about Daniel

Daniel save Solomon; possessed a special dispensation of blessings bestowed upon him from almighty God. Which gifted him with a keen mind and insights, as he was anointed with extraordinary wisdom, knowledge and understanding, and the ability to interpret dreams, explain riddles and solve very difficult problems?

Daniel being full of such wisdom, knowledge & understanding made him much more aware regards what the King ordered them to eat was not ‘on-point’ nutritionally, nor was it very healthy. Therefore, he stood Stanch in his belief, Bold in the Spirit with the Lord. He was resolute and determined to partake & consume the Graze of the land & the earth plants and trees. Daniel requested pulse to be brought to him {fruits & veggies} to eat and water to drink.

Note: As we continue to read the scriptures daily we will soon see the Divine outcome and results that Daniel obtained. This influences the King to recant and/or reverse himself regards his original order for food consumption for everybody. To God Be The Glory!

Suggestions for daily meals:

Breakfast:

FRUIT Servings:

Fresh fruits: example/; melon, red grapes, cherries, strawberries, kiwi, apples, other cantaloupes, etc. Note: always eat fruit first

Protein: Boil eggs, Grain, Oats, Nuts, Oatmeal {Old Fashion type} top with w/walnuts, blue berries, slice bananas, soy milk, brown sugar, or agave nectar,

Juices: O.J., apple, pear, mango, grapefruit, cranberry, Beet Juice, etc.

Nutritional Smoothie: 8 oz Soy milk, w/scoop of Super Green powder mix, add frozen Blue bry, Strawberry, peaches, mango {2-3 pieces each} blend and drink-this shall give you over 32-38 superfoods & dairy/gluten-free robotics

**Add-on: Green tea w/lemon and honey or agave

Example of Alternate suggestion light breakfast meal: {poached egg, or hard-boiled egg, red grapes, or kiwi and Apple Juice

NOTE: Always feel free, and at ease to add appropriate fruits and veggies

SNACKS {in-between meals}

Nuts {walnuts, almonds, cashews w/dry raisins},Dry or Fresh Fruit {i.e. apples, mango, cherries, melon, Banana, etc.  Dried Fruits {figs, blue-berry, cranberry, dates, etc.

LUNCH:

~Green garden salad {mix romaine lettuce, kale, arugula, baby spinach & cherry tomato}

~Add dry fruit, sprinkle w/ oregano powder, sea salt & pepper {crushed red or cayenne} to taste, top w/light ranch dressing or Olive Oil & vinegar

~Baked small red potatoes, or sautéed w/Olive Oil, sweet onions and green bell peppers, sea salt, and blk pepper to taste

~Steam veggies {broccoli, cauliflower, collards & kale etc.

~Nutritional Smoothie: Scoop of {See details under Breakfast}

DINNER:

~Large bowl green garden salad or large bowl of steamed veggies

A suggested list of Veggies:  Veggies can also be sautéed

>Broccoli, Carrots, spinach, cabbage, collards & kale cook together, mustard & turnips, fresh Okra w/sauteed onions, bell peppers and cherry tomatoes.

Add spices and herb to taste {Herbs.>sweet onions, bell peppers, green onions, also seasonings as cumin, turmeric, ginger, dash seasoning etc..

Soups: can be consumed Such as Lentil, Vegetable, and Tomato basil. Etc

Other Fiber Alternatives: Black Beans, Red Beans, Pinto Beans

WATER:

Drink plenty of water during the day try to consume alkaline water

You can buy Smart bottled water {Wal-Mart, Wal-greens. Food4less, etc.

If not Just boil tap water. Add lemon, lime, or cucumber, chill and drink

Remarks: Outcome derived

•     Weight control and/or weight loss management

•     Help manage Blood HP, Diabetes, & Cholesterol

•     Countenance & appearance: skin fresh, clear & pure, nails and hair experience healthy growth

•     Feelings and emotions: calm, peaceful, restful and contentment

•     Find inner Peace: good reflection. Live your values, find, follow, embrace your purpose in life

•     Promote peace, and bring peace to the forefront as you touch & agree with w/others

Compiled/structured/edited by: Bishop Steve Braxton

Health & Wellness Practitioner, Life Coach, Critical Writer, Global Internet blogger & Best Selling  Author of Non-Fiction Books, Anthology of poetry, and Memoirs

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Founder, Marketplace Outreach Ministries, and National Clergy Fellowship Outreach Initiative.

 All efforts are dedicated to serving others through the discipline of Mentorship Traits & Attributes. The intent, aim, goal and purposes are to come alongside others, in particular, youth & young adults to help them find ways to get back on track. Many seasoned adults and young people have enjoyed these benefits through structured and restructuring of their lives via character building, behavioral modification, dealing with anxiety, anger, frustration, feeling out-of-sorts and managing the intervention of stress, as well as, personal & spiritual development. Through Workshops, Seminars & support sessions available upon request which shall be presented by a special team of professionals specific to the respective causes to promote physical, and mental well-being to Be and Stay Healthy. 

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Ten X Razor

Consider: The Feelings of 'Insecurity'

In the case of happenstance when you find yourself in the throes of-Feelings and emotions closely akin to insecurity'. What to do? what might be the proper approach?- in order to focus on hope to bring forth the process to cope. In the book: "The Road That Is Difficult To Travel" by Steve Braxton. There is a revealing approach on the front cover to grasp an approach to begin the concentration, i.e,

In Search Of Hope...
    ~The Way To Cope..
    ~Exercise Forgiveness...
   ~The Connection For..
   ~The Joy Of Healing...

The aforementioned gives and provides ways to cope and to deal with such feelings of insecurity.
Here's something to ponder and put in one's psyche for 'front-of-mind-consciousness'

A person errs on the inability to change those things that are outside of self
Which is where feelings of insecurity begin and dwell
It is not found inward or within you-but rather it is outward-on the outbound of you
Express in a different way: An effective action might be to:

• Settle Down-Be Still-Have a Quest to Grasp feelings of calmness
• Seek Inner Peace 
• Take Time for Reflection
• Promote Peace-Let it Exudes You-This Allows One To Bring and cause Inner Peace

There exists an enormity of life's experiential encounters that teach and reveal to us that a person can only cope with things or situations when they are present, front and center, not before they occur.

Because, to seize the moment, you must be in the moment. Moreover, while in the presence of the moment, it shall always have the proclivity to provide the resources and energy needed to deal with situations of insecurity.    

At the end of the day, in order, to connect to the disappearance of insecurity feelings.  Take a listen to the way 'Birds of the Air', Flowers and Lillies of the fields have the innate blessed ability to cope.

When you fully get a clear understanding and comprehend their approach.

This shall bring forth and allow one to live in the present, one moment-at-a-time. Therefore, I must tell you, "do not be anxious about life, look at the 'Birds of the Air', consider the Lillies of the Fields' {MT 6:5}

Steve Braxton, Author non-fiction books, Global Internet Blogger, & Certified Intervention/Prevention Crisis Counselor & Practitioner sbrax57@gmail.com 

 

Insights & Intel Regards The Process of Prayer in Biblical & Spiritual Genre

It would be good to reflect on and have more of an intentional focus toward a strategically, biblically and spiritual approach to 'pray-in-the word'. What do I mean by that? Well, you may ascertain, glean and/or grasp a better comprehension and understanding from the following:

• Strategically target an approach in the spiritual genre by having in mind a certain biblical passage as you begin to pray [i.e 3 John, verse 2}
• To be cognizant of Praying-in-The-Word, with the use of the Word-with proclamation of the utterance of specific scriptural passages [ example Matthew 6:9,10,11}
• Interject the use of specific knowledge of the person or group you are praying for
• Aim the prayer in such a way that it covers all aspects of the person's life or group agenda
• Seek God's ways, desires and his 'will' in the course of the intercessory prayer
• As an intercessor-you are standing in the gap for another, with the anticipation of courage,  belief, and the expectancy of a break-through. All done to the Glory of God. 
• Know This: There is a divine connection to the supplication of prayer, and the answer to prayer. Couched in the Genre of Spiritual Collaborative Partnership; for God to Get The Glory!

I hasten to add, all too often the prayers of Christian Believers borders on becoming, organ recitals. Such as noted below:

• Praying for Aunt Mary kidney ailment
• Praying for Cousin James prostate cancer
• Praying for Brother Joe big toe on his right foot 

I need you to hear me clearly here. I'm not criticizing or even suggesting that one need not pray for physical health and mental well-being. The biblical passages found in 3 John V-2 reveals to us, "to pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may be well with you, even as your soul is getting along well" 

However, what I am reiterating is that we must be careful not to prioritize temporary physical needs over Eternal Spiritual ones. Otherwise, Know This:  Let's not spend more time, 'Praying to keep sick saints out of Heaven, rather than lost sinners out of Hell. Keep it all in proper praying, witnessing, an in evangelizing perspective. Leave no stones unturned.

The Apostle Paul was always diligent to pray powerfully for believers aiming at spiritual issues. He also strategically prayed to God The Father, through Jesus Christ that He through the Holy Spirit would powerfully work deep in the hearts of saints the truth of who GOD IS, Who they were in Christ, and Whose they were created by and belong too.

In addition, Apostle Paul prayed for God to reveal His Ways, His Desires, and His 'Will' of Love and to strengthen, equip, and empower them toward spiritual fruitfulness. This so that they would have increased knowledge of God and His faithfulness. The brief prayer below to internalize:

Father in Heaven, I pray for immediate, blended and extended families, praising your name for them-asking you to fill their hearts with worship for you. I pray, with your daily bread-with everything you know is required for them Striving, thriving, and surviving and being cared for. Grant them repentance, forgiving them of their sins-even as you forgive me of mine. Keep all relationships free from bitterness and difficulty. Lord protect them from temptation-protect them from being overloaded with adversity. Deliver them from all evil-from attacks of the enemy, from every weapon intended to defeat and discourage. For Yours Lord is the Kingdom, the power, the glory, forever. You reign and rule and have already given the victory through the finished work of Jesus. Lord I love you, I trust you. I depend on you. Cause you are our only hope, the only choice, the only source. I., We, give our hearts to you. In Jesus Name.. Amen...

Steve Braxton, Bestselling Author of "Prayer For An Occasion" & "The Road That Is Difficult To Travel" Also Presiding Bishop, National Clergy Fellowship Initiative-Div of Marketplace Outreach Ministries, Inc sbrax57@gmail.com 

 

THE POWER OF WORDS

Your words can be both deadly and crusial.Be careful with the use; and conveyance thereof.
Know this: words are not simply sounds cause by air passing through the larynx, to tongue and lips.
They { the words}possess real power. As a reference, when reading the Book of Genesis in the old testament Bible. God use words to speak into existence everything within the totality of the Universe. All done with the power of his words. And we as humans are made in his image and has a connection to the Power-of-His-words within us.

Words has an enormity of capacites such as:
~words do more than convey information of Insights & Intel
~ The power of words can actually destroy a person spirit
~Words can stir up hatred and violence
~Words not only exacerbate wounds, directly but  inflict lasting brokenness and woundedness 

Humans beings are the only creatures in the earthly realm who possess the ability to communicate through the 'spoken word'

In certain biblical passages in the book of Proverbs-it reveals that our words have the power to 'Destroy' and the power to 'Build-Up'. It further foretells that the tongue has the power of both life and Death.

Questions to consider on the daily journey of  life:
~Are we using words to build up others or are we using words that tends to destroy?
~Are  our words filled with hate, bitterness or is it Love?
~What about complaints, or is it compliments or blessings?
~What is this..is it. Lust or Love-Defeat of Victory?

Moreover, it a must to strive for a  positive 'front-of-mind-consciousness'-to posses the tools, not to send one spiraling into stress and/or depression,but rather tools to be used for helping self, and others for high levels of  goals, ambitions and aspirations to reach 'Full Potential of Life '

Further more, the good book shares that every person will have to give in account of; on the day of judgment; for every careless word they have spoken in the earthly sojourn. For by your words you will be acquitted and by your words you will be condemned. Bear in mind, words are so important, that we must not use them to denigrate, disrespect, bash, put down or even make the attempt to destroy the dignity and/or respect of others. If we do there shall be consequences.. 

A good-school-of-thought is to always strive to emphasize the positive over the negative. The best insights and Intel is to not let any unwholesome words come out of your mouths. Only ascribe to the words that is helpful to build up others according to their needs and shall be a benefit to all who take the time to listen at the positive 'utterances of your words'. 

Steve Braxton, Corporate Advisory Board Member, Small Business CEO, and Entrepreneur
sbrax57@gmail.com. http://sbrax-on-point.blogspot.com, www.linkedin.com/in/steve-braxton

 

Post Insights & Intel: The Daniel Fast Lifestyle Change

Beginning each year Jan. 1 thru Feb. 10, I have been privy with the opportunity to provide leadership for a sizable group of followers in Cyber Space. { FB, Twitter, Linked in, etc} On both a Spiritual and Health Conscious Journey. As we all  are conscious to  Practice and Promote Physical, and Mental Well-Being; To Be Healthy and Stay Healthy.

The Focus: Biblical Based "Life Style Change" The reference is the Old Testament Book of Daniel. The central characters are Daniel, and his compatriots, the  3 Hebrew Boys, Shadrach, Meshach, and Abednego. During those ancient times under the rule of  Babylon King Nebuchadnezzar. The King's edicts, ideas, and mission was to search far and wide throughout Babylon unto Jerusalem. To seek, find, and/or discover 'certain-of-children of Israel who were well favored and skillful in all wisdom, and cunning in knowledge, and understanding in science and math, and the ability to stand in the presence of the King's Palace. 

The decree that all of these men had to eat a daily provision of the king's meat and drank of the best wines from the king's cellar, nourishing them for three years and then to come stand before the King for inspection and observation. Of course Daniel refuse the King's eating suggestions, requesting instead the vegetarian approach of food consumption, mainly a steady indulgence of fruits and veggies and water. The King reluctantly accepted his choice-but only for a very short period of time before submitting to the King's inspection and observation/

Daniel and his compatriots proved to be the Wisest, Best and the Brightest of all the King's men. Not in three years, but only ten days. The meaning of Daniel's name is "my God is Judge". His belief was to obey and put his trust, not in any person or anything, But to Trust God. Thus: 'my God is Judge.

Daniel was known for his interpretations of dreams and visions, given him as specials gifts and talents by God himself. As such Daniel shared these revelations, "And the king shall do according to his will, and he shall exalt himself, and magnify himself above every god, and shall speak marvelous things against the God of gods {higher power greater than all others and prevailing existing leaders} and shall appear to prosper the indignation in pursuit be accomplished or the determination of his UN-doing. Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers [predecessors leaders} nor the desires of women nor any god ; For He Shall Magnify himself above all else or others."

This tends to exert itself as closely akin to an 'anti-type' {emerging edicts & foretelling of the Anti-Christ} 

Know This: The annuals of history occurs  in cycles.  As we reflect and  take note of a certain modern day  leader or leaders or so called leaders of the free world. Which we now find ourselves. It's  ostensibly, Da jar vue, is common place among us. We see and watch the emergence and unfolding of certain situations each passing day. While being in the moment and observing the many swift transitions of challenges of indignation toward the whole of all Humanity. 

Steve Braxton, life Coach, Business Advisor, Entrepreneur, Corporate Board of Directors, Life Style Change Practitioner sbrax57@gmail.com 

BE HEALTHY

BE HEALTHY part II

-Mental and Emotional Health-The Focus to Seek Inner Peace

Mental and emotional health is of tantamount importance. The use of positive coping strategies and techniques are powerful tools of traits and attributes to manage and lessen stress and diminish the feelings and emotions of anxiety and depression. Thus To “BE HEALTHY”

An approach to seize the moment and to be in the moment; requires utmost understanding and comprehension of what you’re feeling, how you’re feeling and the aspects of the best approach and process to express and/or convey those feelings in positive ways. The peace of mind during such times of situations and circumstances is the realization that is ok; to seek and get help and support that required-as it is needed.

Seek Inner Peace

·         A focus on Yoga and Meditation can lend good spiritual support

·         Take time for reflection

·         Meditate to seek, find and follow your purpose

·         Lift Up, Focus on, and Live your Core Values-Dream cycle activation

·         Strive and Survive-while Promoting Peace to bring Inner Peace to the Soul

Keys and Core Values of-lifestyle Changes

·         Focus and Embrace Changes that’s needed

·         Spiritual Nutrition; Feeds the body, Nourish the mind

·         Engages both the body and soul-as it bolsters, ‘Inner Peace’

·         Enhances Mental and Emotional Health-Thus the end Results is the Feeling of ‘Contentment’

BE RESOLUTE FOR:

·         Renewal and Restoration due to benefits of meditation

·         N-Joy newly Uncovered Wisdom and Knowledge

·         Cherish the awareness of the understanding to make better informed decisions

·         Hold an attitude to be ‘Staunch’ in your belief

·         Dare to be ‘’Bold’ in the ‘Spirit” [Soul}

·         Continue to be determined to partake and consume the nutritional sources-that brings frth nutritional value

·         Deliberate activities as Graze of The Land-the Earth Plants and Trees-Alkaline Fruits and Vegetables and Alkaline Water to drink

Benefits of Alkaline water:

·         Give the body balance-rids the body of acidic impurities help to detox

·         Restores pH balance by reducing acidity

·         An acidic body can lead to such things as obesity, diabetes, joint inflammation, kidney stones, immune deficiency, low energy and chronic fatigue, slow digestion and elimination yeast and fungal growth, etc.

Bonus of Alkaline Water:

·         Antioxidant: helps to neutralize free radicals that causes cellular and DNA damage

·         Mineral Rich: contains higher concentrations of alkaline minerals, as calcium, magnesium, and potassium-vital to human healthiness

·         Oxygen Rich: increases the amount of dissolved oxygen in the blood

·         Detoxifying: eliminates mucus build-up on colon walls, thus improving the body’s ability to absorb important nutrients

·         Cleansing: contributes to flushing out acidic waste and toxins that’s accumulated in the body over time

·         Weight Control: reduces the body need for fatty tissues which protects vital body organs from acidity  by storing acidic waste in less critical parts of the body

·         Boost Body of immune deficiency-neutralize the free radicals-cleanse of body toxins

Benefits of Alkaline Fruits and Vegetables

·         Plays a role in the structure of connective tissues of the body

·         Seeded watermelon is an excellent alkaline forming food and high in fiber. Which serves to flush acids from the body

·         RICH in vitamins, carotene, and contains plenty of arginine, magnesium, and potassium

Types of Alkaline Fruits

·         Raisins-red grapes-blue berries-cherries

·         Bananas-seeded watermelon-cantaloupe melon

·         Pears-Peaches, honey dew melon-tangerines

·         Strawberry- Lemons-apples-nectarines

·         Figs-mangos-oranges

Types of Alkaline Veggies

·         Beets-cabbage-broccoli-okra-bell pepper-kale-collard greens-onions

·         Cucumbers-sweet potato-avocado-yams-mushrooms-spinach

·         Tomato-cauliflower

Blog edited, written, structured by Steve Braxton, both personal and corporate experiential life encounters. Sbrax57@gmail.com  others source: The A