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7 Days of Prayer
7 Days of Prayer
Bo Sanchez
Light of Jesus Family
Third, Im also praying for my spiritual home, the Light of Jesus Family: 1. That we bless the world by building more Feasts in various cities; 2. That we bless the youth and establish Feasts in major campuses, 3. That God raise up more young leaders and servants for these Feasts. I claim victory. Thank You for anointing me. Thank You for blessing me. Amen.
Table Of Contents
Get Ready for Amazing Things Chapter 1: 5 Big Blessings of Prayer and Fasting Blessing 1: Fasting brings you closer to God Blessing 2: Fasting unites you with the poor Blessing 3: Fasting opens you to Gods power Blessing 4: Fasting cleanses your body Blessing 5: Fasting empowers our ministry Chapter 2: Choose Your Fast Option 1: Liquid fast Option 2: Other kinds of fasts Option 3: Fast for your freedom Chapter 3: How to Fast Step 1: Physical preparation Step 2: Begin your fast Step 3: Grow closer to God Step 4: Break your fast Step 5: Adapt the best as your lifestyle Chapter 4: 7 Days of Gods Word Day 1: What rewards do you want? Day 2: What is your desert? Day 3: Who do you want to bless? Day 4: What is real fasting? Day 5: What should you avoid when you fast? Day 6: What mountains do you want to move? Day 7: What changes do you want to happen? 6 7
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Introduction
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For some reason, fasting makes us more expectant, more open, more trusting, more focused, more determined, and more sensitive to the Spiritthat more miracles happen when we fast. Ive seen how people have received healing, guidance, financial blessing, family blessing in their lives when they fast. And entire communities get revived when they fast. In the next few pages, Ill explain to you how well do the fast together
Friends, there are many, many blessings when we fast. But at the end of the day, God Himself is the greatest blessing of your fast. Remember: If after you fasted, you experienced miracles and healing, but you didnt grow closer to Godthen your fasting would have been a failure.
But we do exactly the same thing: We clog our spiritual lungs and were lazy when we breathe in Gods power in our lives. But fasting is like deep breathing. When you pray and fast, youre inhaling a greater amount of Gods power into your life! Fasting isnt a bribe. Lord, Im fasting, so you better give me what Im asking for! Thats not how it works. When you fast, God doesnt change. You do. You become more expectant, more open, more sensitive, more attentive. So when you fast, you can pray for something specific in your life. wisdom for an important decision you need to make; freedom from a particular bondage; physical healing; family restoration; financial blessing; any miracle that you need! I know many of you have already written down your 7 dreams in your Novena to Gods Love. Pray for them in these our 7 Days of Prayer & Fasting.
These toxins weaken our immune system and makes us more susceptible to disease. Your body, after three days of fasting, will also burn up and decompose diseased, damaged cells. What a beautiful way to purge the bad! If you fast, youll do some house cleaning for your own body, removing the toxins and diseased cells naturallywhile blessing your soul at the same time. However, let me warn you: fasting isnt a weight reduction program. If you want to lose weight permanently, you need to change to your unhealthy diet to a healthy diet permanently. A 7-day diet wont work. A lifetime change of diet, yes! So I repeat: Fasting isnt the answer to a permanent weight loss.
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GET JUICE FROM CARTONS OR CANS. Get real vegetables and fruits that you put in your juicers and blenders. What kind of vegetable and fruits should you juice? The best are fresh carrots, celery, lettuce, beet, grape, etc. (At the back of this booklet are Juice Recipes by Chichi Barba.)
Jesus fasted for 40 days with a water only fast. Once, I tried a water only fast for 5 daysand its great but can be too exhausting for some people. In a water only fast, toxins are released too abruptly and maybe too hard on the body. Saying all that, I know lots of people who do a water only fast and did so successfully. The key is to drink lots of water. But I prefer a Juice Fast. This, I believe, is the best kind of fastfrom a physical health perspective. You only drink vegetable and fruit juicesto aid in flushing out all toxins and regenerate your body. DONT
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From Day Four to Day Seven, youll feel stronger and more
How to Fast
If you decide to take a liquid fast for 7 days, please read the following five steps to have a great fast. If youre not taking a Liquid Fast, then just read Step #3.
I cannot emphasize this enough: Each day, drink 8 glasses of water. Throughout your 7 days of fasting, many people can maintain their regular schedule of work and household chores. Others however need a lighter schedule. Listen to your body. You can take moderate walks as your exercise.
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I strongly recommend that you rethink your lifelong diet at this time. Many have quit smoking when they fasted. Many have experienced deep spiritual changes because of the fast. Thats my prayer for you.
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believe that God has already made available to us all the blessings we needrewards included! Gods blessings are an endless waterfall flowing towards our direction, 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. But when we fast, we open ourselves more to that torrent of blessings (and rewards) that are coming our way. So we receive more of them! How? Fasting increases our faith. Fasting increases our expectation. Fasting increases our focus. All these make us more ready to receiving Gods blessings. What do you think are the rewards that Matthew 6 is talking about? My Prayers and Reflections Today:
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When they sent both men to their mission, they placed their hands on them. They blessed them. Dont forget to bless and place your hands on your children, other family members, and friends when they leave for school or work. They too are on a mission to show Gods love to others. As you fast this week, bless them! Write here the names of people you want to especially pray for and bless as you fast Before Jesus started His public ministry, He also fasted. We fast to listen to God and receive His power to do His work. Pray to God now for guidance and anointing. He will give both to you as you pray and fast. My Prayers and Reflections Today:
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A life of courageous love must be the fruit of all our prayers and spiritual practices. What did God promise to those who do this real fasting? Have you experienced these promises in your life? Can you give examples? My Prayers and Reflections Today:
who exalts himself will be humbled, and he who humbles himself will be exalted. How often did the Pharisee fast? And yet his fasting produced spiritual arrogance instead of humility. This is what we need to watch out. Sometimes, the best spiritual activities, rituals, and practices pull us away from God instead of drawing us near Him. For example, we look down at others who dont fast. But Isaiah 64:6 says, all our righteous acts are like filthy rags. The other person in this passage is a tax collector. In the eyes of the Jewish society, a tax collector was one of the worst sinners. He worked for Rome and was thus a national traitor. To make a living, he was free to collect more than what Rome required. Some of them became very rich. (Example: Zacheus.) People hated tax collectors. But awareness of his need for God drew him closer to Gods love. This is spiritual humility. So heres the message: More important than fasting is humility. For fasting to be complete, it should make you more keenly aware of your desperate need for Gods love. Today, be thirsty and hungry for Gods love! My Prayers and Reflections Today:
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Saul met God on the road to Damascus. It was such a powerful experience, he changed completely. From a Pharisee who persecuted Christs disciples, he became a disciple himself. But notice what he did when he was led back into Damascus. What did he do? . As you finish your fast today, pray for real changes in your life. In these past week, you too have had a Damascus Road experience. You met God. He spoke to you. He blessed you. Rise out of your 7-day fast a new person, changed by the Holy Spirit. What changes do you want to see in your life? My Prayers and Reflections Today:
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Juicing Recipes
By Chichi Barba A few pointers and instructions: 1. Clean fruits and vegetables thoroughly. Make a water-vinegar wash and/or a water-salt wash where you can soak your vegetables before using it. 2.If you dont have a juicer, you can use a blender instead. After blending your ingredients, place everything in a clean katsa or cheese cloth bag and squeeze out the juice. You can even use a fine wire-mesh strainer to strain out the pulp. 3.You can add buko juice to the juices if you wish to make it less strong. 1. Carrot and Apple Juice (from the Gerson Therapy) 6-8 oz carrots 6-8 oz apples (green) After making sure the carrots and apples are clean, prepare the ingredients (based on the kind of juicer or blender you have). Place these in your juicer or blender. Expect to have at least 8 oz. 2. Carrot Juice 12 ounces to 1 pound of carrots Prepare (wash, slice) then push all ingredients in your juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender). This quantity is enough for an 8 oz. glass of carrot juice.
3. Cucumber Green Juice 2 large cucumbers Handful of romaine or kangkong 4 stalks of celery 1 big broccoli stem 1 or 2 green apples (this is optional) Prepare (wash, slice) then push all ingredients in your juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender). This is enough to make 4 glasses of juice. 4. Wheatgrass Juice *Measure wheatgrass in rounds like spaghetti. 1 to 2 inch rounds of wheatgrass This will make approximately 1 to 2 ounces of wheatgrass juice. Push wheatgrass into a juicer. Serve (strain first if using a blender). 5. Fountain of Youth Green Juice (from Val Archer) 1 to 2 inch rounds of fresh wheatgrass or barley grass, 1 large cucumber 4 to 5 stalks of celery green apple 1 thumb of ginger Prepare (wash, slice) then push all ingredients in your juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender).
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6. Cabbage and Orange Juice 3 big wedges of cabbage 1 orange or 2 dalandan green apple 1 tablespoon kalamansi or lemon Slice and wash cabbage. Wash fruits, peel. Combine cabbage, fruits and juices in juicer. Serve (strain if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz. 7. Grape-Apple Juice 1 medium apple 1 small bunch of grapes Remove grapes from stem and slice apple. Combine and push all ingredients into your juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz. 8. Tropical Flavors Juice 2 inch wedge pineapple 1 medium-sized orange or 2 dalandan 1 tablespoon lemon or kalamansi Wash fruits, peel, combine fruits and juices in juicer. Serve (strain if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz.
9. Watermelon Juice 2 to 3 inch wedge watermelon (medium-size) Push into juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz. 10. Watermelon and Honey Melon Juice 2 to 3 inch wedge watermelon (medium-size) honey melon Wash fruits and prepare. Combine fruits and push into juicer. Serve (strain if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz. 11. Pineapple-Papaya Juice 2 inch wedge pineapple papaya (medium size) Combine ingredients and push into juicer or blender. Serve (strain first if using a blender). This will make approximately 8 oz.
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