Starting on January 10th, I will be participating in Awakening.
Awakening is a 21 day program of prayer, fasting and personal devotion.
Our church is participating.
The Awakening website has a guide with information for the 21 day program.
Starting on the first day, they will have prayers and devotions listed for each day.
The guide shows a sample fasting menu. This one is for fruits, vegetables and water. I think this will work the best for me.
Breakfast: Fruit smoothie with whey protein
Mid-morning snack: Fresh fruit or vegetables
Lunch: Raw vegetable salad with light organic dressing and vegetable broth soup
Dinner: Raw vegetable salad with light organic dressing or steamed or grilled vegetables
The guide says:
Do not let what you eat or do not eat become the focus of your fast. Keep the main thing, the main thing, which is drawing closer to God. Remember this is a time to disconnect enough from your regular patterns and habits in order to connect more closely to God.
I want to be on FIRE for Jesus! It's so easy to become a lukewarm Christian. I know some of you, if not most of you, know what I mean. I think this 21 day Awakening is a perfect start for 2011 for me. And I want it to continue on for the next 21 days after and the next 21 days, etc. This quote is at the end of the guide:
The tendency of fire is to go out;
watch the fire on the altar of your heart.
Anyone who has tended a fireplace knows
that it needs to be stirred up occasionally.
-William Booth
I love that quote! How true it is!
Has anyone heard of Awakening? Is your church participating?
7 comments:
No I must admit I have not .. But that won't stop me from committing to it from Australia..
I will check out the site and let you know my thoughts ..
Hugs to you Carmen :))
I can't load it Carmen, I will read your blog for it :)) Thanks Have a blessed day :))
Our church is doing this and we started Jan. 1st. It's going great so far! We'll be in the "same boat" for the next few weeks Carmen! God bless you as you fast and focus on HIM! (We also cut out TV and Facebook for the next 21 days. This is great b/c rather than watching mindless television, we are reading the Word and praying!) I know this is going to be life changing! ~Anna
Good for you! During a season of weight loss I fasted one day a week for a month to sort of refocus, pray about things, and learn how little food my body actually needs and how much more I need to the Lord to satisfy my every need. I hope that you will be blessed in this little project!
My Top Ten Moments of 2010 link up is still going on...if you have the time I would love if you linked up! :)
xxoo
Ashley
I have not heard of it, Carmen, but it sounds like a great way for you to recommit your focus on Him. I hope you are successful. :)
PS. Yes, I could paint the tables, but I hate hate the style of them. :( Too '80s country. :)
Beautiful post... love the quotes at the end too! Much success to you:) Would love to have you visit me as well:)
Blessings,
Heidi
The wreath is adorable Carmen! I'm so proud of you for doing the program - something I have been considering myself. Let me know how it goes.
-Rene
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