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[bigcityfox99]

I just wanted to share my first fasting experience with everyone. Hope its a blessing! I will have to post it in different sections because its so long. This is the very first day that I started fasting.
1/3/09
Today I started fasting. I have always thought that fasting meant that you had to fast from food, but I have been called to do more. Last night during my friday night worship service I got a strong urge to fast for an entire week to get closer to the Lord. I decided I would give it a try, I believe this is a good step to take in obedience to God. This morning I read my book for quite some time. I prayed that i would get as much out of it as possible. I then decided to take communion. I have only taken communion with a church before, so it was new for me to do it alone. I always thought there was some sort of ritual you had to go thru in order for it to "work". But God put a particular verse in my head that showed me why we take communion in the first place. "Do this in remembrance of me" he says. So thats exactly what I did. I ate an unsalted cracker to represent his body and drank grape juice to represent his blood. Afterwards I prayed. I got a sense that I needed to be still and know that he is God, so I couldn't help but thank him for everything that came to mind. I thanked him for the sun, and the stars. I thanked him for my car, my job, my family, my bed, and I thanked him for everthing I had. It humbled me greatly to remember that my life would not be possible without him, nor anything in it. I read quite a bit more after lunch and had a rejuvinating "guitar session" with the Lord. I played things on my guitar that I didnt even know I could play. Everything came from the heart. After a bit more reading I decided to take a walk with the Lord. I got some of my worst jeans, shoes, and t-shirt and headed for the woods. I was scared at first because it was getting dark, but I knew I wouldnt be walking alone. I have known those woods my whole life, so I'm not sure why I was afraid anyway. As I walked I looked at the glorious things God has created and I was amazed. I even picked up a small stick ad was stunned at how real it really was. I was truely amazed that God can create everything from nothing. I walked around a familiar trail and decided to take a trip to the largest of three ponds in the woods. The longer I walked the darker it got and the more I had to rely on God to be my guide. The verse " I am a lamp unto your feet" was taken more literal at this moment. I had finally reached the pond and I sat down to admire more of Gods work. I began looking at the moon shining so bright, and the few stars that were out were shining so beautifully. I asked God to take my fear away so that I could fully enjoy every spectacle before my eyes. I was in awe, the trees, the reflection of the woods in the dimly lit water, the moon, and the stars. It was all so amazing. I layed down where I was at and began singing to the Lord."I love you Lord, and I lift my voice to worship you, o my soul rejoice. Take joy my King in what you hear, may it be a sweet sweet sound in your ear." In that moment with my most tattered clothes on, lying in the dirt, God made me feel so beautiful. I liked where I was at, I liked what I was doing, and I was at peace with who I was and nobody could take it away. I decided that the feelings I as having were not meant to be hidden and private between me and God. But instead he let me know that it could be a blessing and inspiration to others. So I decided to write. I will continue to note my fasting experience this week and I cant wait to see what else God wants to show me.