"When you combine the actions of trusting in God, dreaming big, and working hard - anything is possible."
CJK
"Yes Dear."
DRK
The word of God is to your soul as water is to your body. It is life! Reading the Bible is important because it instills you with the Holy Spirit. Through the Word, you find peace of mind, hope, healing, and joy. When the Holy Spirit is instilled inside of you, fear, and anxiety fade to the background; rarely resurfacing and easily pushed away when it does. Reading the Bible strengthens your faith, teaches you mercy & forgiveness, and fills you with the love & peace that only God can provide. All you must do to experience this is to immerse your spirit into the word of God. Make it a priority in your life to read and study the Bible.
God should be first in your life and your eternal soul deserves more of your time.
The Daniel Plan
Join me on this 40-day (plus) journey to better health. I will post my Bible Study notes using my standard format – but will customize it to fit the program; I will also make videos and post them to my TikTok, You Tube and Rumble accounts (maybe Insta and Facebook, too). I will be upfront and tell you the videos will be the same on all the platforms, so you don’t need to go from platform to platform to participate. At some point during this study, I plan to do some virtual live events (most likely on Facebook, but if we can increase our follower counts we can go live on TikTok, too) so we can all interact and support each other in real-time.
As for the materials needed for this study, I am going to start with the main book and the journal. Here are the links to get the materials (note these are affiliate links) "The Daniel Plan – 40-Days To A Healthier Life“, “The Daniel Plan Journal“, or buy them together in the 2-book set. As you can see from the provided links to the left, there are several more books / DVDs in the series. You are welcome to buy the entire series and go deeper into your study of The Daniel Plan, but don’t feel like you have to get the additional material to do the study with me. Just get the main book and the journal and you’ll have what you need to start the program.
I do plan to get the other books for our family and may implement them into the study as we get further into it. If I do introduce other material, I will let you know what material I’m using and provide you with the links so you can get the material to follow along if you are interested in it, but again, the only required material for this study is the “The Daniel Plan – 40-Days To A Healthier Life” and “The Daniel Plan Journal“. If you do join in with me, make sure to message me using the Holler At Us form, so I know you are participating.TIP: Get the main book as an ebook for the Kindle (and download the Kindle app on your phone) and get the journal in physical form so you have it to write in.
Bible Study - The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
Koutz Farm Bible Study: The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
BIBLE STUDY FORMAT:
To begin this Bible Study, simply read the sections below: “Who”, “What”, “When”, “Where”, "Why", “How”, and “The Study Notes”. Use your own Bible as a reference and make sure to keep a journal handy for taking notes as the Lord guides you through your spiritual studies. When you are done, read the Prayer section (and pray along with us). Make sure to review the Action section and use our action points or make up your own actions. Make sure to check out our Questions & Answers section and if you want to dive deeper into your study invest some time in our References section, as well. This is how our Bible Study Format will be in this and all future Bible Study Posts. Let's get started...
Welcome to Day 6 of the Koutz Farm Bible Study for “The Daniel Plan“. We are reading page 31 – 32 today. Expand each section below (Who, What, When, Where, How, & Study Notes) to read our notes for today’s Bible study of “The Daniel Plan“. Today, we start Chapter 2 and we are going to start bringing in the Jumpstart Guide into our studies. Get the Jumpstart Guide here, or just continue following along with the main book and we will continue guiding you through the program with our notes and videos.
Side note: If you want to get the additional books/DVDs in the series for a more in-depth study on your own, we have provided links to those below.
Note Make sure to read the disclaimers provided in the study materials from the authors/publishers. Also, make sure to read Koutz Farm’s disclaimers at the bottom of the page. Koutz Farm does not specialize in nutrition or medical services and this Bible study is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions, nor is it meant to replace the advice/support of a medical professional. Make sure to consult your doctor before participating in any health, nutrition, or fitness program including those discussed in “The Daniel Plan”. Your participation is at your own discretion and at your own risks.
Quick Links To Study Materials On Amazon:
WHO
Welcome to Chapter 2, where the “WHO” is a person named Steven, who went through “The Daniel Plan” and had a lot of success. Steven’s inspiring story starts off the chapter. Next, the “WHO” of Chapter 2 is “The Daniel Plan” Team:
Dr. Hyman (food),
Sean Foy (exercise),
Dr. Amen (focus),
and Pastor Rick Warren (faith).
WHAT
Chapter 2’s “WHAT” for Day 6 is an introduction to the team of experts that created “The Daniel Plan” and to briefly discuss The Essentials (the 5 essential elements of “The Daniel Plan“) and how the team tackles The Essentials.
WHEN
The “WHEN” of Day 6 hasn’t changed from our first 5 days. We haven’t quite jumped into to action yet, we are being introduced to the plan and those that made it happen, but that is all about to change. So, take this time now to prepare mentally, to get excited about the journey you are about to dive into, and most importantly to open yourself up to a more intimate relationship with your Creator, the Great I AM.
WHERE
The “WHERE” for our Bible Study today is honestly wherever you like to read and pray. Find a place to read the lesson today and find some time and a quiet place to pray as part of the journey. Pray the prayer to the right and add to it as you wish. This is your time with God, take as much time as you need and just talk to Him.
WHY
The "WHY" for Day 6 of "The Daniel Plan" study is
HOW
The “How” today, is just through reading and prayer. Get yourself mentally prepared to start this journey. Read, pray, relax. Rely on God and put Him at the center of everything you do. You’ll be glad you did.
STUDY NOTES
Welcome to my Chapter 2 Study Notes:
Consider you personal longevity for your family’s sake.
Things you can start doing:
Take your health seriously.
Examine your faith.
Ask your family and friends to join you on this journey or to at least be there for support when you need them on this journey.
Plan your days around healthy eating.
Find activities that get your body moving that you enjoy – maybe bowling, dancing, walking, swimming, etc.
Integrating the 5 key elements of “The Daniel Plan” (herein will be referred to as “The Essentials”) can lead to a “whole, healthy life that helps you love fully, serve joyfully, and ultimately live out your calling at your best”, says Warren.
Warren now introduces us to Dr. Hyman, who helps us see the true power of food and how it affects both your mind and your body.
Warren no introduces us to exercise physiologist, Sean Foy, “who helps you to understand and remove the roadblocks that keep you from exercising.”
Warren also introduces to Dr. Amen, who helps you to “turn your brain into the powerful tool God made it to be by showing you how to boost its physical health, renew your mind, and fulfill your purpose.”
JUMPSTART GUIDE NOTES
The authors of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide” start by telling us the success of the program. They noted, “The Daniel Plan lifestyle has allowed many participants to get off medications and minimize chronic illness. (This a good time to point you to the disclaimers below)
We’ve already mentioned it, but to succeed at “The Daniel Plan“, you’ll need to learn to rely on God’s power and not your own willpower.
The authors note that “the goal is progress, not perfection.” I can speak for myself here, as a person that used to be obsessed with perfection it can be hard to let go of that. Sometimes you have to. Sometimes it serves you. In this plan, it does not serve you so put perfection away and focus on progress.
The program is focused around God’s grace and peace, around abundance and not deprivation.
Reread Romans 12:2 – you are going to experience this real-time as you journey through this program.
The authors note that the “secret sauce” of the program is friends. Make sure to invite a friend to participate with you. If you don’t have at least one person to participate with, reach out to us using our “Holler At Us” form and let us know you are doing the study alone – but know that you won’t be alone. We’ll make sure you are supported along the way.
Every 10 days, you’ll be reminded to “pause, celebrate, and recalibrate”, the authors tell us.
Learn to view your failures as opportunities.
This plan is yours. You figure out your pace and how you want to proceed. The choices you make are yours. Let God share His power with you and tackle this new lifestyle with the most reliable team member ever, God Himself.
PRAYER
Dear God,
I am preparing to start a journey that is going to challenge me, that is going to cause me to go through things that feel impossible, that will make me feel like giving up, that is going to push me to make choices that I may not really want to make. This journey is going to make me look at myself in a way that I may not have looked at myself before, so that I can identify where I need to make changes. First, I need to understand my bad habits, patterns, and even some of my flaws, so that I can make goals to change my habits, patterns, and flaws into something good. I am going to learn how to shed the “old-self” and put on the “new-self” as I get closer to you, Lord. I pray to you, my God, that you use your power within me to keep me on track and to make the impossible possible. I cannot do this without you, I rely on you for my very being. Lord, I’m spending today mentally preparing myself for what the future holds. It is exciting and scary at the same time, because I’m excited about the potential of change and terrified I will fail myself (and more importantly, YOU). My Father in heaven, I call on the name of Jesus (Yeshua) to intercede for me, to stand in the gap for me, where I fail and where my sinful and weak human nature takes over, that the power of the Holy Spirit be poured out over me and that your love, grace, and mercy will get me through to the other side of this journey where I can see success, healing, new friendships, increased focus, making better food choices, and most importantly having a closer relationship with you, oh Holy One. I want to be the person you want me to be. I want to glorify you in all things, starting with my mind and body. Be with me, help me, and guide me God. I love you, Lord.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
ACTION
Read: “The Daniel Plan” pages 31 - 32.
Read: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2
Order your copy of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide“, if you’d like to follow along with us in that book, too. You don’t have to have the book, but it helps if you want to immerse yourself in the study even more. Note that all “The Daniel Plan” links on this page are affiliate links to Amazon.
Order your Bible Study Materials for this study: “The Daniel Plan“, “The Daniel Plan Journal“, or the 2-book set.
QUESTION & ANSWERS
QUESTION:
DO I NEED TO BUY THE JUMPSTART GUIDE TO CONTINUE TO DO THIS BIBLE STUDY WITH YOU?
ANSWER:
No. All you need to do the basic study with us is the main book "The Daniel Plan" and "The Daniel Plan Journal". The other books and the DVD are optional, but will allow you to fully immerse yourself into "The Daniel Plan" lifestyle. We have linked the "Jumpstart Guide" here, so you can easily purchase it if you are interested in adding it to your "The Daniel Plan" arsenal.
QUESTION:
WHY WON'T YOU TELL US EXACTLY WHAT THE "5 ESSENTIALS" ARE IN TODAY'S NOTES THAT ARE USED IN "THE DANIEL PLAN"?
ANSWER:
We want to honor the work that the author and his team put into this book and make sure we don't break any copyright laws or upset the author, the team, or the publisher. We are referencing the sections we are reading each day and pointing you to the appropriate books so you can read them, too. We want to honor God with our decision to support the people that brought "The Daniel Plan" to us and that is why we want you to buy the materials to follow along with us.
QUESTION:
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT "THE DANIEL PLAN", THE AUTHOR, AND THE TEAM THAT PUT THIS PROGRAM TOGETHER?
ANSWER:
You can go to "The Daniel Plan" website to learn more. Here is a link to their site's Q&A section (Questions & Answers) for your reference purposes.
BIBLE STUDY TIPS
We suggest getting either the two-book set with the Journal and The Daniel Plan in a physical copy that you can use to take notes in etc. At minimum, you can do what we did at first and buy the Journal in physical form and The Daniel Plan book in the digital form (on platforms like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited or Audible).
REFERENCES
Check Out These Other Great Books By Author & Retired Pastor, Rick Warren:
Our favorite Study Bibles:
DISCLAIMERS:
*There are affiliate links on this page. Koutz Farm may qualify for a monetary or equivalent referral bonus if you click on the link and make a purchase from the vendor. Make sure to read our Legal Terms & Conditions for more details about affiliate links. By clicking on any one of these links, you confirm that you are in agreement with all of our disclaimers, terms and conditions. The vendor may have different legal terms, disclaimers, and agreements so make sure to read theirs as well.
(Affiliate links don’t cost you anything to click – it only takes you to the product on the vendor’s site. If you decide to buy the product, then of course you will pay for the product like you would do if you were online shopping on your own. The only difference is, if you make a purchase, the vendor will give us a financial “reward” for sending you over to their site. That’s pretty much all there is to it.”)
Materials Needed For The Daniel Plan Study
Join us on August 1st, 2023 as Koutz Farm starts the next Bible study, this time we are focusing on getting healthier by using the Word of God to guide us to better eating, better physical activity, better mental health, and more.
From CJ: As a person that suffers with Fibromyalgia, Hashimoto’s, Degenerative Disk Disease, and more, and with a spouse that suffers daily with Tinnitus and extreme acid reflux issues, I’ve been wanting to do this study for a long time. Unfortunately, when I started the “Daniel Plan” study the first time, I gave-up early on because I didn’t have any support with the program and it was before my official diagnosis – meaning I was suffering without medication and was sick all the time. Now, I’m ready to jump in to this and stick with it even though, and especially because, I suffer with chronic pain and the side effects of that every day. I am motivated, this time with more support from my family (although I don’t think they’ll participate fully in the study with me, I know they’ll support me through it). Plus, I have all of you to hold me accountable and support me along this journey, as well.
Current Bible Study
Bible Study - The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
Koutz Farm Bible Study: The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
BIBLE STUDY FORMAT:
To begin this Bible Study, simply read the sections below: “Who”, “What”, “When”, “Where”, "Why", “How”, and “The Study Notes”. Use your own Bible as a reference and make sure to keep a journal handy for taking notes as the Lord guides you through your spiritual studies. When you are done, read the Prayer section (and pray along with us). Make sure to review the Action section and use our action points or make up your own actions. Make sure to check out our Questions & Answers section and if you want to dive deeper into your study invest some time in our References section, as well. This is how our Bible Study Format will be in this and all future Bible Study Posts. Let's get started...
Welcome to Day 6 of the Koutz Farm Bible Study for “The Daniel Plan“. We are reading page 31 – 32 today. Expand each section below (Who, What, When, Where, How, & Study Notes) to read our notes for today’s Bible study of “The Daniel Plan“. Today, we start Chapter 2 and we are going to start bringing in the Jumpstart Guide into our studies. Get the Jumpstart Guide here, or just continue following along with the main book and we will continue guiding you through the program with our notes and videos.
Side note: If you want to get the additional books/DVDs in the series for a more in-depth study on your own, we have provided links to those below.
Note Make sure to read the disclaimers provided in the study materials from the authors/publishers. Also, make sure to read Koutz Farm’s disclaimers at the bottom of the page. Koutz Farm does not specialize in nutrition or medical services and this Bible study is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions, nor is it meant to replace the advice/support of a medical professional. Make sure to consult your doctor before participating in any health, nutrition, or fitness program including those discussed in “The Daniel Plan”. Your participation is at your own discretion and at your own risks.
Quick Links To Study Materials On Amazon:
WHO
Welcome to Chapter 2, where the “WHO” is a person named Steven, who went through “The Daniel Plan” and had a lot of success. Steven’s inspiring story starts off the chapter. Next, the “WHO” of Chapter 2 is “The Daniel Plan” Team:
Dr. Hyman (food),
Sean Foy (exercise),
Dr. Amen (focus),
and Pastor Rick Warren (faith).
WHAT
Chapter 2’s “WHAT” for Day 6 is an introduction to the team of experts that created “The Daniel Plan” and to briefly discuss The Essentials (the 5 essential elements of “The Daniel Plan“) and how the team tackles The Essentials.
WHEN
The “WHEN” of Day 6 hasn’t changed from our first 5 days. We haven’t quite jumped into to action yet, we are being introduced to the plan and those that made it happen, but that is all about to change. So, take this time now to prepare mentally, to get excited about the journey you are about to dive into, and most importantly to open yourself up to a more intimate relationship with your Creator, the Great I AM.
WHERE
The “WHERE” for our Bible Study today is honestly wherever you like to read and pray. Find a place to read the lesson today and find some time and a quiet place to pray as part of the journey. Pray the prayer to the right and add to it as you wish. This is your time with God, take as much time as you need and just talk to Him.
WHY
The "WHY" for Day 6 of "The Daniel Plan" study is
HOW
The “How” today, is just through reading and prayer. Get yourself mentally prepared to start this journey. Read, pray, relax. Rely on God and put Him at the center of everything you do. You’ll be glad you did.
STUDY NOTES
Welcome to my Chapter 2 Study Notes:
Consider you personal longevity for your family’s sake.
Things you can start doing:
Take your health seriously.
Examine your faith.
Ask your family and friends to join you on this journey or to at least be there for support when you need them on this journey.
Plan your days around healthy eating.
Find activities that get your body moving that you enjoy – maybe bowling, dancing, walking, swimming, etc.
Integrating the 5 key elements of “The Daniel Plan” (herein will be referred to as “The Essentials”) can lead to a “whole, healthy life that helps you love fully, serve joyfully, and ultimately live out your calling at your best”, says Warren.
Warren now introduces us to Dr. Hyman, who helps us see the true power of food and how it affects both your mind and your body.
Warren no introduces us to exercise physiologist, Sean Foy, “who helps you to understand and remove the roadblocks that keep you from exercising.”
Warren also introduces to Dr. Amen, who helps you to “turn your brain into the powerful tool God made it to be by showing you how to boost its physical health, renew your mind, and fulfill your purpose.”
JUMPSTART GUIDE NOTES
The authors of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide” start by telling us the success of the program. They noted, “The Daniel Plan lifestyle has allowed many participants to get off medications and minimize chronic illness. (This a good time to point you to the disclaimers below)
We’ve already mentioned it, but to succeed at “The Daniel Plan“, you’ll need to learn to rely on God’s power and not your own willpower.
The authors note that “the goal is progress, not perfection.” I can speak for myself here, as a person that used to be obsessed with perfection it can be hard to let go of that. Sometimes you have to. Sometimes it serves you. In this plan, it does not serve you so put perfection away and focus on progress.
The program is focused around God’s grace and peace, around abundance and not deprivation.
Reread Romans 12:2 – you are going to experience this real-time as you journey through this program.
The authors note that the “secret sauce” of the program is friends. Make sure to invite a friend to participate with you. If you don’t have at least one person to participate with, reach out to us using our “Holler At Us” form and let us know you are doing the study alone – but know that you won’t be alone. We’ll make sure you are supported along the way.
Every 10 days, you’ll be reminded to “pause, celebrate, and recalibrate”, the authors tell us.
Learn to view your failures as opportunities.
This plan is yours. You figure out your pace and how you want to proceed. The choices you make are yours. Let God share His power with you and tackle this new lifestyle with the most reliable team member ever, God Himself.
PRAYER
Dear God,
I am preparing to start a journey that is going to challenge me, that is going to cause me to go through things that feel impossible, that will make me feel like giving up, that is going to push me to make choices that I may not really want to make. This journey is going to make me look at myself in a way that I may not have looked at myself before, so that I can identify where I need to make changes. First, I need to understand my bad habits, patterns, and even some of my flaws, so that I can make goals to change my habits, patterns, and flaws into something good. I am going to learn how to shed the “old-self” and put on the “new-self” as I get closer to you, Lord. I pray to you, my God, that you use your power within me to keep me on track and to make the impossible possible. I cannot do this without you, I rely on you for my very being. Lord, I’m spending today mentally preparing myself for what the future holds. It is exciting and scary at the same time, because I’m excited about the potential of change and terrified I will fail myself (and more importantly, YOU). My Father in heaven, I call on the name of Jesus (Yeshua) to intercede for me, to stand in the gap for me, where I fail and where my sinful and weak human nature takes over, that the power of the Holy Spirit be poured out over me and that your love, grace, and mercy will get me through to the other side of this journey where I can see success, healing, new friendships, increased focus, making better food choices, and most importantly having a closer relationship with you, oh Holy One. I want to be the person you want me to be. I want to glorify you in all things, starting with my mind and body. Be with me, help me, and guide me God. I love you, Lord.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
ACTION
Read: “The Daniel Plan” pages 31 - 32.
Read: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2
Order your copy of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide“, if you’d like to follow along with us in that book, too. You don’t have to have the book, but it helps if you want to immerse yourself in the study even more. Note that all “The Daniel Plan” links on this page are affiliate links to Amazon.
Order your Bible Study Materials for this study: “The Daniel Plan“, “The Daniel Plan Journal“, or the 2-book set.
QUESTION & ANSWERS
QUESTION:
DO I NEED TO BUY THE JUMPSTART GUIDE TO CONTINUE TO DO THIS BIBLE STUDY WITH YOU?
ANSWER:
No. All you need to do the basic study with us is the main book "The Daniel Plan" and "The Daniel Plan Journal". The other books and the DVD are optional, but will allow you to fully immerse yourself into "The Daniel Plan" lifestyle. We have linked the "Jumpstart Guide" here, so you can easily purchase it if you are interested in adding it to your "The Daniel Plan" arsenal.
QUESTION:
WHY WON'T YOU TELL US EXACTLY WHAT THE "5 ESSENTIALS" ARE IN TODAY'S NOTES THAT ARE USED IN "THE DANIEL PLAN"?
ANSWER:
We want to honor the work that the author and his team put into this book and make sure we don't break any copyright laws or upset the author, the team, or the publisher. We are referencing the sections we are reading each day and pointing you to the appropriate books so you can read them, too. We want to honor God with our decision to support the people that brought "The Daniel Plan" to us and that is why we want you to buy the materials to follow along with us.
QUESTION:
WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT "THE DANIEL PLAN", THE AUTHOR, AND THE TEAM THAT PUT THIS PROGRAM TOGETHER?
ANSWER:
You can go to "The Daniel Plan" website to learn more. Here is a link to their site's Q&A section (Questions & Answers) for your reference purposes.
BIBLE STUDY TIPS
We suggest getting either the two-book set with the Journal and The Daniel Plan in a physical copy that you can use to take notes in etc. At minimum, you can do what we did at first and buy the Journal in physical form and The Daniel Plan book in the digital form (on platforms like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited or Audible).
REFERENCES
Check Out These Other Great Books By Author & Retired Pastor, Rick Warren:
Our favorite Study Bibles:
DISCLAIMERS:
*There are affiliate links on this page. Koutz Farm may qualify for a monetary or equivalent referral bonus if you click on the link and make a purchase from the vendor. Make sure to read our Legal Terms & Conditions for more details about affiliate links. By clicking on any one of these links, you confirm that you are in agreement with all of our disclaimers, terms and conditions. The vendor may have different legal terms, disclaimers, and agreements so make sure to read theirs as well.
(Affiliate links don’t cost you anything to click – it only takes you to the product on the vendor’s site. If you decide to buy the product, then of course you will pay for the product like you would do if you were online shopping on your own. The only difference is, if you make a purchase, the vendor will give us a financial “reward” for sending you over to their site. That’s pretty much all there is to it.”)
Archived Bible Study Posts
Bible Study - The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
Koutz Farm Bible Study: The Daniel Plan (Day 6)
BIBLE STUDY FORMAT:
To begin this Bible Study, simply read the sections below: “Who”, “What”, “When”, “Where”, "Why", “How”, and “The Study Notes”. Use your own Bible as a reference and make sure to keep a journal handy for taking notes as the Lord guides you through your spiritual studies. When you are done, read the Prayer section (and pray along with us). Make sure to review the Action section and use our action points or make up your own actions. Make sure to check out our Questions & Answers section and if you want to dive deeper into your study invest some time in our References section, as well. This is how our Bible Study Format will be in this and all future Bible Study Posts. Let's get started...
Welcome to Day 6 of the Koutz Farm Bible Study for “The Daniel Plan“. We are reading page 31 – 32 today. Expand each section below (Who, What, When, Where, How, & Study Notes) to read our notes for today’s Bible study of “The Daniel Plan“. Today, we start Chapter 2 and we are going to start bringing in the Jumpstart Guide into our studies. Get the Jumpstart Guide here, or just continue following along with the main book and we will continue guiding you through the program with our notes and videos.
Side note: If you want to get the additional books/DVDs in the series for a more in-depth study on your own, we have provided links to those below.
Note Make sure to read the disclaimers provided in the study materials from the authors/publishers. Also, make sure to read Koutz Farm’s disclaimers at the bottom of the page. Koutz Farm does not specialize in nutrition or medical services and this Bible study is not meant to diagnose or treat medical conditions, nor is it meant to replace the advice/support of a medical professional. Make sure to consult your doctor before participating in any health, nutrition, or fitness program including those discussed in “The Daniel Plan”. Your participation is at your own discretion and at your own risks.
Quick Links To Study Materials On Amazon:
WHO
Welcome to Chapter 2, where the “WHO” is a person named Steven, who went through “The Daniel Plan” and had a lot of success. Steven’s inspiring story starts off the chapter. Next, the “WHO” of Chapter 2 is “The Daniel Plan” Team:
Dr. Hyman (food),
Sean Foy (exercise),
Dr. Amen (focus),
and Pastor Rick Warren (faith).
WHAT
Chapter 2’s “WHAT” for Day 6 is an introduction to the team of experts that created “The Daniel Plan” and to briefly discuss The Essentials (the 5 essential elements of “The Daniel Plan“) and how the team tackles The Essentials.
WHEN
The “WHEN” of Day 6 hasn’t changed from our first 5 days. We haven’t quite jumped into to action yet, we are being introduced to the plan and those that made it happen, but that is all about to change. So, take this time now to prepare mentally, to get excited about the journey you are about to dive into, and most importantly to open yourself up to a more intimate relationship with your Creator, the Great I AM.
WHERE
The “WHERE” for our Bible Study today is honestly wherever you like to read and pray. Find a place to read the lesson today and find some time and a quiet place to pray as part of the journey. Pray the prayer to the right and add to it as you wish. This is your time with God, take as much time as you need and just talk to Him.
WHY
The "WHY" for Day 6 of "The Daniel Plan" study is
HOW
The “How” today, is just through reading and prayer. Get yourself mentally prepared to start this journey. Read, pray, relax. Rely on God and put Him at the center of everything you do. You’ll be glad you did.
STUDY NOTES
Welcome to my Chapter 2 Study Notes:
Consider you personal longevity for your family’s sake.
Things you can start doing:
Take your health seriously.
Examine your faith.
Ask your family and friends to join you on this journey or to at least be there for support when you need them on this journey.
Plan your days around healthy eating.
Find activities that get your body moving that you enjoy – maybe bowling, dancing, walking, swimming, etc.
Integrating the 5 key elements of “The Daniel Plan” (herein will be referred to as “The Essentials”) can lead to a “whole, healthy life that helps you love fully, serve joyfully, and ultimately live out your calling at your best”, says Warren.
Warren now introduces us to Dr. Hyman, who helps us see the true power of food and how it affects both your mind and your body.
Warren no introduces us to exercise physiologist, Sean Foy, “who helps you to understand and remove the roadblocks that keep you from exercising.”
Warren also introduces to Dr. Amen, who helps you to “turn your brain into the powerful tool God made it to be by showing you how to boost its physical health, renew your mind, and fulfill your purpose.”
JUMPSTART GUIDE NOTES
The authors of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide” start by telling us the success of the program. They noted, “The Daniel Plan lifestyle has allowed many participants to get off medications and minimize chronic illness. (This a good time to point you to the disclaimers below)
We’ve already mentioned it, but to succeed at “The Daniel Plan“, you’ll need to learn to rely on God’s power and not your own willpower.
The authors note that “the goal is progress, not perfection.” I can speak for myself here, as a person that used to be obsessed with perfection it can be hard to let go of that. Sometimes you have to. Sometimes it serves you. In this plan, it does not serve you so put perfection away and focus on progress.
The program is focused around God’s grace and peace, around abundance and not deprivation.
Reread Romans 12:2 – you are going to experience this real-time as you journey through this program.
The authors note that the “secret sauce” of the program is friends. Make sure to invite a friend to participate with you. If you don’t have at least one person to participate with, reach out to us using our “Holler At Us” form and let us know you are doing the study alone – but know that you won’t be alone. We’ll make sure you are supported along the way.
Every 10 days, you’ll be reminded to “pause, celebrate, and recalibrate”, the authors tell us.
Learn to view your failures as opportunities.
This plan is yours. You figure out your pace and how you want to proceed. The choices you make are yours. Let God share His power with you and tackle this new lifestyle with the most reliable team member ever, God Himself.
PRAYER
Dear God,
I am preparing to start a journey that is going to challenge me, that is going to cause me to go through things that feel impossible, that will make me feel like giving up, that is going to push me to make choices that I may not really want to make. This journey is going to make me look at myself in a way that I may not have looked at myself before, so that I can identify where I need to make changes. First, I need to understand my bad habits, patterns, and even some of my flaws, so that I can make goals to change my habits, patterns, and flaws into something good. I am going to learn how to shed the “old-self” and put on the “new-self” as I get closer to you, Lord. I pray to you, my God, that you use your power within me to keep me on track and to make the impossible possible. I cannot do this without you, I rely on you for my very being. Lord, I’m spending today mentally preparing myself for what the future holds. It is exciting and scary at the same time, because I’m excited about the potential of change and terrified I will fail myself (and more importantly, YOU). My Father in heaven, I call on the name of Jesus (Yeshua) to intercede for me, to stand in the gap for me, where I fail and where my sinful and weak human nature takes over, that the power of the Holy Spirit be poured out over me and that your love, grace, and mercy will get me through to the other side of this journey where I can see success, healing, new friendships, increased focus, making better food choices, and most importantly having a closer relationship with you, oh Holy One. I want to be the person you want me to be. I want to glorify you in all things, starting with my mind and body. Be with me, help me, and guide me God. I love you, Lord.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen.
ACTION
Read: “The Daniel Plan” pages 31 - 32.
Read: Luke 10:27, Romans 12:2
Order your copy of “The Daniel Plan Jumpstart Guide“, if you’d like to follow along with us in that book, too. You don’t have to have the book, but it helps if you want to immerse yourself in the study even more. Note that all “The Daniel Plan” links on this page are affiliate links to Amazon.
Order your Bible Study Materials for this study: “The Daniel Plan“, “The Daniel Plan Journal“, or the 2-book set.
QUESTION & ANSWERS
QUESTION:
DO I NEED TO BUY THE JUMPSTART GUIDE TO CONTINUE TO DO THIS BIBLE STUDY WITH YOU?
ANSWER:
No. All you need to do the basic study with us is the main book "The Daniel Plan" and "The Daniel Plan Journal". The other books and the DVD are optional, but will allow you to fully immerse yourself into "The Daniel Plan" lifestyle. We have linked the "Jumpstart Guide" here, so you can easily purchase it if you are interested in adding it to your "The Daniel Plan" arsenal.
QUESTION:
WHY WON'T YOU TELL US EXACTLY WHAT THE "5 ESSENTIALS" ARE IN TODAY'S NOTES THAT ARE USED IN "THE DANIEL PLAN"?
ANSWER:
We want to honor the work that the author and his team put into this book and make sure we don't break any copyright laws or upset the author, the team, or the publisher. We are referencing the sections we are reading each day and pointing you to the appropriate books so you can read them, too. We want to honor God with our decision to support the people that brought "The Daniel Plan" to us and that is why we want you to buy the materials to follow along with us.
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WHERE CAN I LEARN MORE ABOUT "THE DANIEL PLAN", THE AUTHOR, AND THE TEAM THAT PUT THIS PROGRAM TOGETHER?
ANSWER:
You can go to "The Daniel Plan" website to learn more. Here is a link to their site's Q&A section (Questions & Answers) for your reference purposes.
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We suggest getting either the two-book set with the Journal and The Daniel Plan in a physical copy that you can use to take notes in etc. At minimum, you can do what we did at first and buy the Journal in physical form and The Daniel Plan book in the digital form (on platforms like Amazon's Kindle Unlimited or Audible).
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