The following insights are not intended to be medical advice, I am merely sharing a few disciplines I employ while fasting. I'll enjoy adding to these as The October Fast continues! Love and Prayers, Apostle

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I brew a Capsaicin water out of Jalapeno, Serrano, and Habenaro peppers. Steep it, dilute it with distilled water. Drink hot or cold.

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I make kosher homemade chicken broth with lots of garlic, sea salt, and add parsley at the end. Strain it three times until it is cloudy/clear and drink it. As my fast continues, I dilute it with hot water.

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We all know the importance of water. I try to drink 2-3 liters of mineral or electrolyte-enhanced water each day.

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I make a few teas: ginger lemon and ginger cinnamon tea – fresh sliced peeled ginger, lemon, cinnamon sticks and raw honey.

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If I have to minister and I know it is going to be strenuous, I will take a teaspoon of all natural, fresh ground peanut butter.

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My exercise is all done in the pool, I swim, stretch, and do some cardio in the water.

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As the toxins from processed foods leave the body, a deep tissue massage can activate and clean the lymphatic system.

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I take lots of detox baths. Again, as toxins are released through your pores, it's good to aid the process of cleansing with a good detox. Here's one of my recipes:

2 cups water

¼ cup sea salt (or Himalayan salt)

¼ cup Epsom salt

¼ cup baking soda

⅓ cup apple cider vinegar

10 drops essential oils (optional, I use eucalyptus or lavender)

Pour in the hottest bath water you can safely enjoy.

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Areas of Study:

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I am going to refresh myself on my Latin studies.

 

I keep a written and verbal journal that covers insights I receive during the day.

 

I'll be reading some of my antiquities from the 1800's.

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I've accumulated a vast collection of hymnals, some as far back as from the 16th Century. I enjoy looking through them and reading some of the hymns that I have never heard of. They are so sacred and they restore the reverential fear and honor of God.
And I always sing some of my favorite hymns, or prophetically sing unto the Lord.

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I enjoy worship, especially Brian Carn's worship videos. Available on YouTube. Click here for one of them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oVO7K0ycVJs&t=25s

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During fasting, I rinse my mouth with mild warm salt water after brushing and use a tongue scraper.

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As a spiritual discipline, I enjoy writing letters of encouragement to individuals and sending via USPS. And I try to call at least 3 people every day to pray and minister to them.

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Several things that I am praying about:

The finishing and conclusion of 2023

I am praying with earnest for 2024

And because we worship and office close to the lake, I enjoy prayer walks along the water.