Awakening 2010
Have you ever denied yourself something to focus on something of greater importance. Training requires extreme focus no matter if it's for the Winter Olympics or a career move. For 2010, I am extremely focused on achieving some spiritual and personal accomplishments that have eluded me, and to do so I am fasting.
Beginning tomorrow, January 10th, I am joining with 100's of thousands of people who are connected with www.awake21.org for a 21-day fast. I'm super pumped to deny myself in one area in order to extremely focused in another. In fact, The Rock Church has 100's of people taking the same step to begin the New Year.
Tune in here everyday, beginning tomorrow, for a short word of devotion, fasting tips and hints for success. You will experience the beneits of growing spiritually closer to God in this time.
Here are some hints to get started.
Beginning tomorrow, January 10th, I am joining with 100's of thousands of people who are connected with www.awake21.org for a 21-day fast. I'm super pumped to deny myself in one area in order to extremely focused in another. In fact, The Rock Church has 100's of people taking the same step to begin the New Year.
Tune in here everyday, beginning tomorrow, for a short word of devotion, fasting tips and hints for success. You will experience the beneits of growing spiritually closer to God in this time.
Here are some hints to get started.
1) Decide why you are fasting? personal growth, spititual insight, church vision, or etc. It can be multiple areas. Let the Holy Spirit guide you and write the reasons for the fast in a journal so you can reference it in times of prayer.
2) Make your commitment. This step is the toughest when it comes to fasting. Really dig your teeth in and allow laser like focus to persuade you. Decide that you will experience God in greater depths as you choose to deprive yourself physically, you will awaken spiritually.
3) Prepare yourself. Get ready to pray during meal times and as you feel deprived. Also participate in church prayer times. Realize the fast will impact your decision making, it may even adjust your schedule. If you have the liberty, take a day off and "go to the mountain top to pray" or special place to pray. Take your bible and a journal. Seek God, pray and write.
4) Prepare physically, get the foods and/or juices that you will eat ready. Allow for some extra rest during the fast, you'll have less carbs and protien so you'll need a little more sleep.
5) Expect God to GO BIG. For me, I am fasting for some huge things in my life. You know those things you long for but elude you year after year? Those are what I am personally fasting for!!!
