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I’m Done

by John on May 1, 2010 in Friends, Leadership, Personal with 6 Comments

I’ve come to a place in my life where I believe that I’m really over myself.

I’ve had so many conversations with people, friends, leaders, pastors, counselors, and people on the street about life and living that I’ve come to this conclusion:  I need to pull my head out of my own ass. (Apologies to all my Christian brothers and sisters)

I found this video and thought that I needed to heed it’s invitation.

So, as of today, May 1, I am Fasting from Negativity, in my words, thoughts, and my every day life.

“I am not my own, I am bought with a price, I belong to God. I choose to grow in and put on love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness,and self-control.” -Trevor H. Lund

SO…I’m done.  I’m done with the negative thoughts, negative words, negative actions, and the negative self-condemnation.  I’m done with it all.  I know I will stumble, but over the next 40 day, with God’s grace and strength, I will succeed in fasting from negativity.

I am asking for your prayers, your grace, and support.  This is a HUGE undertaking for me.  But I do not walk this path alone…I have the Holy Spirit to guide, Jesus to sustain, God to empower, and people to walk with me.

I WILL do this.  I have to…

Daniel Fast: Week Three

by John on May 19, 2009 in Leadership, Personal with No comments

It’s the last week of the Daniel Fast.  I think that Sarah-Irene and I were VERY ready for it to be over.

From a purely physical side, we both lost weight and feel MUCH better.  We put the fast on hold on Wednesday, due to our anniversary, and the next day, we both felt a little…funky.

We both decided that even as the fast has ended, we want to continue to follow most of the guide likes.  We want to keep eating mainly fruit and vegetables, but substitute some of the proteins and include fish, chicken, and some beef.  We won’t drink many caffeinated drinks or go crazy with sugar, we’re going to enjoy the detox as long as we can.

We’ve also been riding bikes.  As long as out bottoms hold up, we’re going to keep riding.  We’ve gotten up to 5 miles, I know it doesn’t sound like a lot, but we’ve gone from nothing to 5 miles in only a few days.

From the spiritual side, we’ve both been growing in our faith.  We’ve been asking God for some answers and direction, and I do believe that we are getting a little of both.  Obviously, we’re concerned about my job and our house situations, and where God wants us to be.

The funny thing about seeking God and His will, you are often required to take the first (usually several) steps towards where you believe God wants you.  And God has responded.  There are some things that are happening that I cannot discuss yet, but it’s exciting and TRULY a God thing.

So, what will the lasting effects of the Daniel Fast?

A closer walk with Jesus.  More focus on our diets and exercise routines. And a greater desire to follow God, even when it doesn’t seem to make sense.

I’m glad we fasted, and I am sure that we will fast again, but I am glad it’s over, and I am looking forward to a cheeseburger.

Daniel Fast: Week #2

by John on May 11, 2009 in Leadership, Personal with No comments

It’s Monday, and that means that we’ve successfully made it to the 2nd week of our Daniel Fast.  Sarah-Irene and I are feeling great, and even riding bikes every night (we’re up to 5 miles after 2 days).  Sid has lost almost 7 pounds and I have lot a little over 12 pounds.  We’re loving what we’re eating, and we have even been able to share the message of the fast to a few people. I won’t lie, we put the fast on hold for 2 meals, but even then, we jumped right back into it, and we continued to lose weight and the reason we put it on hold, was to minister to someone over a meal.  Not, exactly as the fast dictates, but we believe that God will honor what we did.

But the real reason we’re doing the fast is to grow closer to God.  And I believe that we are.  We focus more on His will, and what He wants for us.  It’s really amazing to see what God is doing in our lives.  I have had some amazing spiritual conversations with some very key people, it’s just been awesome.

This week is the last week, and we are already looking forward to what God is going to do.  Please pray that we stay focused and don’t lose it right at the last minute!

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