Daniel Fast

Is this Monday? I did say I'd give a wrap up on Monday, sorry.

This is Wed. and I still haven't had any beef or pork. I did have a nice piece of fish yesterday. I am drinking a little "real" coffee but mostly decaf and not much of that. I lost 4 or 5 pounds, it varies from day to day.

Actually, Teresa and I are continuing the fast another week but this week we're fasting tv. We're spending time preparing for our upcoming men's and women's retreats.

Our new web sight wil be finished real soon and I will have the capability of blogging from there. I'll make sure to inform you when that happens.

God bless you today and every day,
Steve

Daniel Fast

As we approach the end of the fast we usually expect something "big" to happen and sometimes it does. But the real "big" takes place during the fast. We are reminded that we need less of the world and more of Him. We get in touch with our inner self, the real me. We realize our need for His constant companionship.

I'm in a rush this morning so I'll touch bases with you Monday and let you know how the Sunday meal goes. Did someone say hamburger?

Be blessed

Daniel Fast

It took me a long time to get on my blog today. I had the . in the wrong place. Actually, I wasn't supposed to put one there at all. I hate it when I do stuff like that, sure could use a cup of coffee to calm me down. Oh well, just 3 more days. We actually go off the DF Sunday at lunch. I have plans to stop by S'bucks and take my coffee to Outback and order a steak, just kidding, maybe.

Seriously, it hasn't been all that bad but now and then it just hits me. Then I read this am about S'bucks closing more stores and profit down 69%. SURELY they won't close ours here, say it ain't so. No I'm not addicted. I can quit anytime, it's just the assurance that it's there in case I need, ( I mean want), a cup.

I wish I had that kind of thirst for God, all the time. Oh I do on Sunday and much of the week. But sometimes I do my religious duty out of obligation. I read but don't pay attention sometimes. I pray but it's just mumbling way too often.

But I've prayed real prayers this week. I met with and talked to a lot of hurting people this week. I enjoy ministering to people but I can't do anything for anyone but God can. He can heal the hurts, mend the hearts and strengthen the weak. I love Him. I want more of Him. I want Him to have more of me,

Later,
Steve

Daniel Fast Day ????

It's been a while since I've written about the fast. Let's see, I've got 7 days remaining counting today and 21-7= 14 so I guess this is day 14. I went to NC last Friday due to the death of J. Johnson's mother and the weekend, well you know how weekends are.

You know the food thing hasn't been that bad. Maybe next year I'll fast tv. Several people in the church are and I've heard several testimonies about how it is changing their lives with more time to spend with family, have friends over. At least one family had a worship night. It's amazing how much time tv takes away from our ability to do the things we need to be doing.

Teresa and I read Mark 6&7 this morning. It reminded us that we have an awesome God and even when people turn against us we have a friend in Jesus. We're going to read chapter 10 tonight and see what else God has for us.

I'll talk to you tomorrow. Teresa is baking me a sweet potato tonight so I'm out of here.

Daniel Fast Day11

I will be traveling to NC today, attending the funeral of a friend's mother.I will resume blog Saturday.

Daniel fast Day 11

Well I'm more than half way. And like I said on day 1 it's the mental focus and preparation that causes this fast to work. For instance, I stopped at the Wal-Mart this morning and purchased some food items for the next couple of days. I had to think and prepare. Teresa and I usually eat healthy 90% of the time anyway, the other 10% for me is tea cookies lol, but on the DF we are more deliberate about what we eat. As a result we more focused on the spiritual person as well. It puts us in control more.

So no coffee or iced tea for 11 days, no sweets or meat. I had some tofu on a salad yesterday. It kind of tasted like chicken but I ate it more for the protein than the taste. I've consumed many cups of decaf herbal tea. I think it's the habit of having a cup in my hand. So just 10 to go. I could eat like this all the time but probably won't. However, I will be more conscience of what I'm eating. I need to do this DF a couple times a year.

The scripture reading today is Ezekiel 47. It's a must read. www.biblegateway.com. It talks of the river of God rising and cleansing. I prospers and empowers as it flows and gets deeper. We need a deeper river flowing in us and through us. Let it flow, let it flow, let it flow.

Daniel Fast Day 10

As I mentioned earlier, one of the benefits of fasting,(the main one), is that you are more sensitive to the spiritual. As Mark Pierce stated this morning at Bible study, when he sits down to read the scriptures his mind doesn't wonder after 2 0r 3 versus. He's more aware of what he is reading and may read more than he intended.

It happens without us even realizing it but we usually are tuned into the worldly realm rather than the spiritual realm. It's not bad "stuff" neccesarily, we're just busy, busy, busy. It's easy to go days without really talking to God or getting into His word. My point is that we need to fast often. Maybe a day or a meal per week to break the control of the flesh and the world. Again, not bad things but time consuming activities that rob of our communion with the Master.

Let's pray. God help us today to keep You as the center of our day. When we are approachd by fear or doubt may faith flourish. If temptation comes give us power to say no. Help us to manifest your love to all we come in contact with. Amen.