HI! Hope you’re doing well! For the last few days I’ve been on a “Daniel” but tonight will mark the end of my first 24-hour liquid. I actually feel great!

Here’s a post from a member of our church. Read and enjoy!
The Proverb says that man plans his course, but it’s the LORD who determines his steps.
Fasting is a fabulous way to gain understanding from the Lord on “how and where” to step, to gain direction as Prov. 16:9 mentions. Jehoshaphat, in II Chron. 20:3, is an excellent example of this.

In the past, I viewed fasts with defeat from the onset, negating the fact that He used these to direct people. Instead, the focus was on what “I” couldn’t do. Failure did the happy dance as I sulked in thoughts of “I can’t do it” or “it’s too hard.” I just loved food too much and thought about it nearly every moment of the fast. This time, however, was different, as there was a key comment that brought encouragement for success to cross that bridge from “I” to “Him.”

_____________ was quoted by Pastor Mike as having said: “Fasting is not a punishment, it is a privilege.” Wow! Revelation hit with these words. Fasting is not a punishment, it is a good thing: a privilege. Even American Express touts their privileges because they know privileges are good. The spiritual type, however, are even better than any worldly type; they are God style. Sign me up!

As you venture into fasting this New Year, be encouraged. Draw close to your Strength and stand firm. Allow yourself to be filled with the privileges of the Almighty. He is faithful.

Happy New Year!

HIS,
Kristi Woods

So, this is our third day and we are in our fast. And I was wondering how you are doing? Surprisingly, I’m holding up pretty good. I actually thought that I would be thinking about food a whole lot more than I am at this point; granted, I am doing a Daniel fast but I can honestly say that things aren’t as difficult as I thought they would be. I guess maybe because we’ve been fasting the first three days of every month since August that maybe we are possibly developing a stamina for fasting. My wife said one of the things she likes about fasting is that she can deny her body and she can tell her body and her flesh, “No, you don’t need that.” That’s pretty cool. As for me sure I can think of that dream meal when I’m done but honestly I’m having a pretty good time eating tofu and fruits although I’ve had it with nuts and legumes at this point.

But can I emphasize the importance of prayer during your fast? Please make sure to set aside times of prayer so that your fasting is not in vain and done for health purposes but let’s remember that fasting’s primary purpose is to draw closer to the Lord. I’d love to hear what God is doing in your family and in your personal lives up to this point of the fast. I’d also like you to encourage you to continue to pray for brothers and sisters who need the grace from God in order to complete this fast whether it’s a Daniel, a liquid, a media or a combination of all three or even more.

So, I’ll check in tomorrow to see how everybody’s doing. Let us continue to see what God is going to do in all of our lives. So until tomorrow, may God’s grace be upon you as you fast and seek His Face.

Aloha, Mike Kai

Our annual church fast was kicked off this weekend and I preached a message regarding the fast called The Why and How of Fasting. You can listen to it at www.hcwo.com by Monday if you’d like to fast with us.

We’re doing a variety of fasts; a liquid, a “Daniel” and a Media fast. I’ll be going for a combination of 50/50 Daniel/Liquid. This is the third year our church has embarked on a corporate fast to see God move in our personal lives and in our church and I can honestly attest that since we began this annual event in January of 2008, our church has never been the same and God has taken us to the “Next Level.” I’m serious. Serious as a hamburger in 10 days!

So, please join us and let’s seek the Lord in prayer and fasting like never before. I’ll also include guest-posts on fasting that will mix it up. Every day, you’ll get a new and fresh post on our 10-day fast.
So, join us! And let the feast begin!

Love, Mike