THE SIMPLY SEVEN FAST
 

The goal of this fast is to draw near to JESUS through a reset of HEALTHY rhythms that fosters BIBLICAL living.

 
 
 
 
ABOUT 7 FAST
 
 

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SABBATH
 
 
Jesus has freed you to experience the blessing of sabbath rest. We are no longer bound by the old covenant to forcibly obey the law of sabbath, but rather we have the freedom to enjoy the blessing of sabbath. Here are some tips and a video overview of sabbath.
 
Tips: 
Plan ahead on your calendar
The length of sabbath is not a law, it’s a freedom, thanks to Jesus and the new covenant He secured
Most people sabbath for a day as it was the model in the Old Testament, but again this is your delight in God and His creation, not a law
Be intentional with your plans to honor rest
Be on board with your family
Sabbath should be the best day of your week as you enjoy God’s creation
Ditch the tech all day
Get outside and thank God
Be present with friends and family
Pray throughout the day with friends and family
Make people aware of your rest because they will delight in giving you the opportunity to rest
Make food an experience of delight rather than labor (i.e. cook together, eat whole foods directly from God’s creation)
Rest is not sleep, rest is enjoying God’s blessings and His creation, sleep is only a component of that delight
 
 
 

 
 
 
EXERCISE
 
 
 
In order to honor God, we must honor the creation He has given us, including our bodies. For some, that requires exercise, for others their job is their exercise. Regardless, I want to give you a few tips towards physical health. But, talk to your doctor before you do anything different. 
 
Tips: 
Stretch well in the mornings and evenings
Eat to give your body great fuel (simplified objectives: good fats, whole carbs with fiber, high protein, low sodium and sugar)
Cardio + Lift + Balance = Healthy Exercise
Youtube has tons of free options for exercises
One day of exercise can simply be a recovery day of stretch and moving around lightly
 

Other thoughts:
 
If you haven’t studied bible study, prayer, and meditation through ALPHA, a Group, or DGroup, consider reading Habits of Grace before you do the 7 Fast. It can help you in every aspect of this fast. 
 
I also read a few secular books on physical health in my own personal journey simply for the medical side of health and fasting. One book in particular is called OUTLIVE by Peter Attia. Obviously I’m no expert on this matter nor can I claim that the book is wholly correct, yet I do think it is informative and offers pieces of wisdom for life. 
 
No book is perfect, the resources I mentioned might have things you and/or I differ from, but they also offer a substantial amount of wisdom from scripture for life. 
 
My hope in this 7 Fast is that you draw closer to Jesus and learn more and more how to live like Jesus of Nazareth on earth in all respects of health. May we truly be the salt of the earth, the city on a hill, the light in the darkness.