Fasting - Food, Thoughts and Actions

Great article Dr. Chumley, like you, I fast on a regular basis, about 3-4 times a week. It's a commitment, I've been doing it for many years, I love God and my Spiritual releationship with him. I wound't trade it for anything!

Sacrificing is hard for many people, Jesus Blood was shed for the remission of all our sins. I've made many sacrifices to do whatever God asks me no matter what time, day or night. I punch His time clock, and I know payment will be rendered when I see His face.

What I would recommend for all you who want a closer relationship with God are are willing to fast is a rice protein shake once or twice a day during that time. I get mine at New Seasons Market, I also add concentrated Pomengrante (anti-oxident)juice, banana, honey (anti-oxident), lemon (interior cleanser), powdered greens and Flax seed oil, (from Trader Joes), and a teaspoon of MSM powder, 4000 mgs. for bones and joints. And always always drink plenty of H20.

Many years ago, priests, monks, and pastors starved mentally and physically, lack of protein to the brain for lengthy periods of time is not good. God is great, God is good, Jesus came and was misunderstood, thank you Jesus,

Reverend Karyn L. Kohler

for oyears ihave fast and given up foods that i loved to eat. i know that some of them are not good for me, because i can look in the mirror and see what the results are and how big my body has gotten. i want to fast this year because i am facing surgery april 10, 09 on my neck and it 's a big major one. i am fasting for god to be my doctor and bring me thru this surgery safely so that i can be on my way to a speedy recovery. i ask for every one prayers for me. thank you.

I think it is important to qualify that the type of fasting that's being talked about here is not the more strict go without everything except water and perhaps lemon juice type of fasting. I do believe there are some called to this form but it can affect you. In the past I used to attempt this form at lent in small doses. The popular 24 hour one isn't much of a problem as it does teach discipline. Generally the body is used to eating so generally for three days one gets a message from ego saying feed me. I'm starving and resistance does teach discipline. After three days fasting without eating gets easier. One moves into a different mind state. I've managed a maximum 7 days and was not having to go to work or any place so thought I was being safe. Generally around then the body starts sending other signals which told me it was time to go back to food. I suspect I could have gone on but perhaps with more risk. Here's the rub. I think over time doing this I actually messed up my metabolism. Taught it to slow down and conserve. I certainly find it easier to gain weight since having given up that extreme practice. Moderation is the way. Oh one last thing anyone attempting extreme fasting be mindful not to over eat once re starting to eat again. The body having gone without food will react violently to rich heavy foods right after. Better soups and juices to start with.. If your mindful in the practice you do get an insight into ego's/devils attempts to control your thinking.