Why Fast?

It's been 8 years since Father God called me to fast. As 2014 approaches, I sense he wants me to join with thousands of other Christians in the Daniel Fast.

What is the purpose of fasting? To bring our triune being into alignment with our Creator, God. We are not humans having a spiritual experience, but rather spirit beings having a human experience. (Liberty Savard)

Fasting is very uncomfortable because it forces me to face how human I am and how much I coddle myself, consciously or unconsciously. Paul says he brings his body into submission and fasting does this. Fasting shows me just how selfish and self-centered I really am.

Fasting begins with God showing me my heart. Jesus is the light of the world and part of that light shines in my inward parts, creating necessary pain. I become keenly aware of my own un-holiness in the light of God's holiness. This is not to demean me. It is to purify me. "Our God is a consuming fire." The closer we move toward God, the more impurities he burns out of us.

After God has cleaned out my heart, he begins to share his. This makes the process completely worthwhile as he shares his desires and secrets with me.

Fasting is challenging because of our society. We are never supposed to suffer a moment of discomfort. We are encouraged to indulge in every desire and then medicate ourselves back to wellness.

I've never undergone a fast that I regretted. I don't look forward to the cleansing part of it, but understand it. Olympians become Olympians by strenuous exercise, not through self-gratification. Those who train the hardest usually receive the greatest awards.

I hope you will consider joining me on this adventure! May we all grow deeper into our Papa God!

Check out the website for the Daniel Fast: http://www.daniel-fast.com