For those of you who have never participated in a fast or even heard of a fast, then listen up. Fasting is a voluntary and deliberate abstinence from food (everyday conveniences) for the purpose of concentrated prayer. Some people use fasting as a way to lose weight or cleanse the body of toxins. Also, some may fast from other things, such as t.v., cell phone, intimate relations, etc.
I will be doing the 21 day Daniel Fast, which restricts me from eating everything tasty and tempting. Ugh! I usually eat pretty healthy anyway- but its just the thought that I CAN'T have something that makes me want it soooo much more. You know exactly what I'm talking about! We're all like this.
My focus during this fast: praying and seeking God's guidance for my life. I'll be discovery what my overall purpose is in life, so that I may achieve my greatest ever! I am currently on Day 3- and doing good so far. Well...I haven't pulled into the nearest DQ and ordered my favorite Snickers Blizzard yet. So, I'd say-I'm doing pretty good. If you want to join me and do your own fast, go to http://www.destinymetro.org/daniel-fast for more information and let me know your progress or struggles.
Here's a picture of one of my favorite meals so far during my time of fasting.
Grits or Oatmeal with Bananas and Cranberries
What are some other good things you've tried? I'm doing the fruit and grits in the morning.
ReplyDeleteHello Marian, I have tried all sorts of meals and the hubby seems to loooovvvve them! Or so he says!
ReplyDeleteHere are a few:
Brown whole grain rice with broccoli and mushrooms. Baked in the oven just like you would do a casserole.
Veggie Spaghetti- made with whole wheat pasta, yellow/green/red bell peppers, and mushrooms.
Home style mash potatoes and black eyed peas or field peas. Put this in a bowl together. Since I can't have gravy with the potatoes, the juice from the peas is a great substitute. Also the "home style" makes the potatoes hearty and more fulfilling.