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Past the Fast

Yesterday was the first day off a 21-day liquid fast. 

Things I was asked about

I drank lots of water, and a little bit of juice, coffee, protein drinks, and veggie/fruit smoothies. I averaged 500 calories a day. 

I lost 9 pounds. 

While I was extremely hungry yesterday, eager to eat, and everything sounded good, I ended up only able to take a few bites at meals. My stomach and intestines had adjusted to minimal digestion so were not happy with me when I sent food down. Note to self – start back veeeerrrrry slowly. 

The Best Part

The spiritual benefits were off-the-charts awesome! My spiritual senses were heightened. I was more in tune with the Holy Spirit as the days went on. My Bible study and prayer times deepened in new and exciting ways.

For whatever reason, day 18 brought a huge spiritual breakthrough. Maybe God will allow me to share some of it in time, but I can say now, I am SO glad I did the full 21 days and didn’t give up. Not every fast will have a huge epiphany, but when it happens, it is indescribable and worth every hungry moment.

Whatever you have to do to pursue God in a deeper, fresh way, do it! I wanted a fresh wind blowing through my soul and a fresh fire to ignite my passion. I got them!! 

What do you want? What are you willing to do to get it? 

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  • January 24, 2012
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Amy
On 01/24/2012

Lyn, I am so looking forward to reading about your experience.

My experience at the moment is being stretched to the limit in learning to trust God as I have jumped into the deep waters of grad school. The challenges can keep me wide awake at night with anxiety if I let them. I am in a program where the only way I will succeed is through His provision. So, trust is a focus for this year. Fasting has helped me focus and trust as well. Not for 21 days, mind you!

Brian Dodd
On 01/24/2012

Congratulations on your accomplishment!  What’s even better than the 9 lbs is the deeper level of intimacy with God.  Great job and keep up the good work.  However, the picture of chocolate is making me very hungry-:)

Amanda Beth
On 01/24/2012

Congratulations on persevering to the end! Praise God!
God used you to motivate me to fast. I started my fast yesterday. It was hard and I didn’t feel good at all. But I kept telling myself that if Lyn could do this for 21 days, I can do this. So thank you for motivating me:)

Today, I feel so energized and full of the Holy Spirit, and oddly, I am not even hungry. Praise God! I think the most time I’ve fasted was only a couple days. This time I am fasting for a week. I am excited to see what God wants to reveal to me and work in me through this fast.

Thanks for your obedience to the Lord! Many blessings to you in your walk with Christ:)

Lyn
On 01/24/2012

Amy, you mentioned how anxiety keeps you awake at night - I found that during the fast, the hunger enabled me to focus on God alone and not on everything else that can keep me awake. It was a great way to focus my thoughts. Praying for you this semester. God in you can do it!

Lyn
On 01/24/2012

Brian, thank you! It was quite a journey. At least if you’re not fasting you can have some chocolate.  smile

Amanda, good for you! Wow - starting a week long fast. The first day is definitely the hardest but you will notice great benefits of your perseverance. Please let me know how it goes.


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