Let’s finish with some nitty-gritty practical details. I realize this might be a little late–I’ve heard from several of you that you’re already in the middle of your 40-day fast. But whether you’re already in the middle, or still considering and praying about embarking on a fast, hopefully these “field notes” will be encouraging along […]
It was just a few weeks ago I finally felt clarity (and freedom!) concerning the Mystic/Dominic thing. I shared it in an email to my fellow fasting friends, so I figured I’d just cut and paste it here. It’s personal, so it feels kinda scary to share, but I figure what’s most personal to me might […]
What’s up with Mystic?! This was my biggest question headed into the fast. But the answer didn’t come until well after, just a few weeks ago. Let me explain: One week before the fast began, a dear friend of mine was fasting and had this vivid dream: She and I were in a hospital praying for […]
From the first time we met together, I marveled at her eager willingness to obey God, whatever the cost. I loved her humility, her willingness to receive, her honesty and frankness. So, it didn’t surprise me when, as we rode home together from our women’s ladies retreat, she announced she was going to do the […]
On Monday, I shared the three dreams I had three nights in a row, about three weeks into the fast. Of the three, the first was the most unclear, in terms of meaning. In some ways it seems obvious –– it highlights a fear of showing up unprepared. It highlights a fear of being in […]
Three weeks into the fast, I had three vivid dreams, three nights in a row. Now, I’m not much of a dreamer, but last summer, when praying about the Ark, I had two very vivid dreams that were significant to the Ark journey, so I wrote them down. Other than that, I haven’t really ever dreamed […]
“Well, did it work?” This was the most common question we received, in a number of different forms, when someone heard we’d done a 40-day fast. Understandably. We certainly don’t just go without all our favorite foods for fun. There was a purpose to this. It was meant to accomplish something, right? So, most people want to […]
Here’s another story from another dear friend. In case you’re saying, “I’d never do that…” she said that too. 😉 — This has been such an interesting journey for me. I have never fasted in any shape or form before. Growing up super legalistic I have spent a lot of my adult life relying on […]
I’d love to share with you a couple stories from Team members who were also fasting. I thought their experiences might encourage you along the way! This is from a dear friend of mine, written in an email: — Fasting started out being really challenging for me and I felt less joy and more disconnected […]
Let’s back up for a moment and talk about the team. One of the main highlights of this experience was the Team Spirit. At first, I wasn’t sure whether this fast would be private or corporate. I knew that Lou Engle warns against trying to go it alone, and encourages those engaging in 40-day fasts to have a buddy […]