In order to prepare for some intense prayer with my mom and Amy next week, I am going on a seven day water fast
The fast is designed to strengthen and focus my mind and spirit on things that I need to pray about in order to become fully healed from some lingering negative emotional patterns, and physical illnesses
My Girlish Figure!
I don’t have a girlish figure
Fasting Is Incredibly Cleansing
If you have never tried fasting, it is hard to relate to
The only thing that I can describe it like, is doing serious long-distance running
Not the kind of running where someone bolts to the refrigerator during a commercial break, but long-distance running in the form of a three+ miles
The pain that is experienced with running that far, and also the sheer force of will that is required to stay the course, is remarkable, but it subsides
The Body’s Revolt
With both fasting and running, the start is by far the worst, because our bodies really don’t like to respond with extreme exertion unless they have to
The first ten to twelve minutes of a run are always the worst for me
My body complains, whines, and makes a lot of noise, but eventually just gives up and starts outputting what it needs to when it sees that it won’t win the contest of wills
Fasting is very similar in that the first few days are rough, and your breath smells, but the rest isn’t so bad
My Day
In a cavalier start to the fast, I ate a very light dinner last night, then hit the gym this morning for an hour to do some weight training. I usually can get to day seven without adjusting my lifestyle too much, so I should be okay to make it through this time as well
Should!
Revelations During A Fast Are The Best
Apart from the exercise and strict all air diet, God is already revealing things to pray about as I am peeling back some layers on my personality that are interesting to see
A lot of negative things happened to me when I was a child, and I want to prepare for my upcoming marriage to Amy with the purest heart, mind, and spirit
Keep the revelations coming God!
The average human can only survive up to 4 days without water. But unlike you, the average human does not fully have God’s love in his heart. This is not only a test of human endurance, but also one of faith and spiritual strength. Some people may say you’re crazy. Others may remain skeptical, but just know that I have no doubt in mind that through the power of God, you will succeed and emerge cleansed of all stress and harm.
Can’t Wait to See You Again,
Daniel
Hi Daniel!
Thank you for the support and encouragement, that really means a lot
I am looking forward to calling you a brother soon