Day 14 of 40 Day Spiritual Fast
I am doing a 40 day fast for spiritual reasons. I decided to break it up into 4 periods of 10 days (first 10 days a raw food diet, second 10 days juice, third 10 days water, last 10 days juice) that way, I’m always close to an end and have something to look forward to.
The raw food diet went very well, a few cravings for meat and bread but managed well, today is Tuesday, day 14 on Juice and no problems at all, no hunger, no cravings, no cramps, no running to the bath room… (this time it is surprisingly easy) Sunday will be my last day on juice and Monday starts 10 days of water, so I’m looking forward to the intense cleansing to begin then. (fortunately I will be on a little vacation Monday and Tuesday away from work)
Spiritually I am seeking a deeper, closer relationship with God. I have drifted into a selfish pattern of not spending quality time with Him in his Word, of enjoying sensual thoughts in my mind, and I know it’s damaging relationships for me. I have an intensly spiritual job, my clients are all pastors, so this selfish pattern has also affected my business. (Not that I believe God is punishing me, because I don’t view Him that way, but I do get a deep sense that He is not blessing my business right now)
I need this to be successful for many reasons: 1) I need to see God in a differnt way (closer/involved). 2) I need business to provide for my family and pay obligations. 3) I have a significant amount of debt that I need to get rid of. 4) There are several financial obligations aproaching that I have to resolve before year-end. 5) I am seeking a renewal of my mind, new thought patterns that replace the old damaging ones. 6) I want to see healing and restoration in the relationships I have hurt by this. & 7) As a leader of men, I need to be a good example.
I will update on my health progress and my spiritual growth as this deepens, i think i am still too near the start to feel the full effects on my mind & body. I still need a prayer and reading plan, here I am day 14 and i still don’t know what book(s) to read, or scripture passages, and I usually map out a prayer plan to stay focused, any help via comments would be appreciated. thanks,
If a butterfly could talk of its experience of changing from a crawling insect into a multi-colored, graceful, flying creation, it would most likely be saying the words I felt in my heart. My healing through the 40 days of juice fasting gave back what drugs took away. Thanks for your support Tom. You were a good friend when I needed one.-Carl Wineberg
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At the end of the 17-day fast, a physical problem was gone. My doctor had told me I had a stomach reflex disease and would have to take pills for the rest of my life, but after the fast I no longer had that disease; I was completely healed. Thanks Tom, your books and support was fabulous.-Grace Lang
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I have lost over 30 lbs. to date, and have a new look as well as a new outlook on life. Not only did the fasting help me with my physical self, but my spiritual self will never be the same. The books were a total support and read them several times, especially when detoxing and feeling apathetic. I heard you have a new book coming out. Save my email, I want it.-Debbie Ried
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On the 27th of August 2001 I began a 30 day juice fast. I didn’t actually plan to do 30 days, it seemed impossible to even think of. I just began and thought I’d see where it went. Now I stand in amazement. You asked what I thought of your books. OUTSTANDING!!!-Gray Hodge
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This is the information I have been searching for. So clear, so commons sense, I wonder why I missed it. When I was younger, I was an athlete, but now.... 20 years later, oh no. But, you gave me new vision and inspiration. Second day of my juice fast and my wife is loves the recipe book. I would recommend these books to anyone how needs a life overhaul.-Juan Callion
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Ok, I now know just how messed up I am. The chapters on the emotions and eating hit home. I am planning a fast but, I know that I need to rebuild and cleanse my mind of all the toxic thinking and emotions that make me want to hide in the pleasures of food. I feel alive for the first time in many years. Keep on going, Tom you have helped me more than my words can express.-Suzie Bilinere
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Looking at Moreno Tuguinay now, I am amazed. The transformation from a sickly man to a beaming, positively hopeful one, free of all those health problems which have plagued him through the years is simply remarkable – and all achieved without taking any drugs, just juice fasting for a month. For a physician trained in conventional medicine, this is an eye opener.-Dr. Clare Lalwet
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When I started this fast I was taking about 20 pills a day, 4 different prescriptions. Now, after completing a 20 day fast, I am on no prescription medications. I have lost 25 pounds. And I have no swelling in my face, ankles or feet as before.-Steph White
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Claudine Lost 21 lbs. and Healed arm, Spiritual Renewal
The result of the fast was amazing... my arm was healed miraculously. What a joy to feel no more pain.-Claudine
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Paul Erwin Lost 12lbs. and Increased Energy
My increased vitality was brought home to me one morning after a nearly sleepless night as an on-call chaplain in our local hospital. Normally, I would have been exhausted, but instead I had an energetic and fulfilling day.-Paul Erwin
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Brian Chason Lost 28 lbs. and Increased Enegy and Stamina
During the process I learned a few things, some of which I put into practice.
Some of the changes that have taken place include clearer sinuses from a reduction in milk; a weight loss of 28 pounds, with eight inches lost from my waist. I really enjoy looking at myself in the mirror now!-Brian Chason
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Elaine Harrison Lost 40 lbs. and Healed Stiffness in the Spine.
Specialists had told me that ” full flexibility could not be restored to the spine,” but after five days of fasting I could bend from my waist. Since I broke that fast, I have lived a hygienic-vegetarian diet for the last five years.-Elaine Harrison
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Elizabeth Davidson Healed a Raspy Throat, Drug Addiction, Cancer of the Cervix Remission
The fast was ended with a light vegetarian diet. Later I learned she had had cancer of the cervix and tests showed it had gone into remission. Again, fasting had proven its miraculous abilities to cure.-Elizabeth Davidson
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Carl Wineberg Lost 140 lbs and Healed Water retention, Damaged Nerves, Liver and Kidney Damage, Self-esteem.
My liver was swollen to the size of a football. I was a 270-lb., burned out drug addict... After 40 days of juice fasting, there was a metamorphosis from a sickly, unstable human into someone vibrant with health and well being. The swelling on my right side from my liver had disappeared completely. I'm off drugs permanently.-Carl Wineberg
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Debbie Ried Healed Water Retention and Lost 30 lbs.
I had run out of hope of ever feeling better again. I have lost over 30 lbs. to date, and have a new look as well as a new outlook on life. Not only did the fasting help me with my physical self, but my spiritual self will never be the same. The headaches and the swelling due to water retention disappeared.-Debbie Ried
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Good day! Enjoyed your post and am interested at many levels. I use to fast every Sunday when I was in college but that was several years back. I do a 24 hour fast when I’m chaplain at our church camp each summer but that’s the extent of it. Thank you for posting. I am inspired to seek new levels and frequencies for fasts. I am a pastor and am interested in what your business is. If you can share my email is pastorjim@davisstreetcc.org thanks!
What a terrific idea. I have done lots of fasting in my life but when I did a water fast recently I had a very tough time. I had problems with an overly sensitive sense of smell and taste. Drove me crazy – the worst was the taste of laundry soap and dryer sheets in my mouth from the clothes I was wearing. I switched to organic laundry products and plan to try again. I am also looking for organic and unscented shampoo and soap. Any tips are appreciated. I love the way you broke up the 40 days into 4 parts and plan to try that the next time I start a fast. Thanks and good luck to you.
jennyjenny: Bert’s Bee makes a really nice bar soap as well as liquid. I prefer the bar as I believe it lasts longer than the liquid. Tom’s of Maine makes a great flourideless peppermint toothpaste, and Loreale makes a sulfate-free shampoo and conditioner.
I agree with the taste thing. I recently went on a 40+ day fast, and the discovery phase of the fast was amazing. The senses were in high gear!