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Ron July 15, 2008 | 9:58 am

In 2003 I fasted 40 days taking in liquids only: water, apple juice (unsweetened) diluted OJ and coffee. It was tough at times with weakness but in the 3o’s (days) I had tons of energy. Lord willing, I am going to do it again starting tomorrow but hopefully weaning off the coffee after a couple days. I thought my sensitivity to things of the Spirit, i.e. “reading” people would diminish after I started eating but it took off. There were special times with the LORD and I had a much greater appreciation for Christian music and various sources of encouragement, i.e. tapes, radio, TV (preaching and teaching). Food for the soul. I highly recommend 2 books. “God’s Chosen Fast” and “The Transforming Power of Fasting & Prayer” by Bill Bright (loaded with encouraging testimonies.

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justin July 15, 2008 | 9:46 pm

wow! thanks ron. i really appreciate it. it's only been 4 days and I have had some crazy encounters as the Holy spirit has lead me to places that brought forth revelation and prayers answered. i mean a couple times I almost fell out b.c. at some of the ways God spoke to me. now, after 40 days, i'm sure you must of lost a ton of weight. i'm an athlete and was wondering if that would affect me much or if the weight comes right back on.

Ron July 16, 2008 | 12:41 am

Well, I certainly wasn't an athlete. I went from 198 to around 164. I think my ideal weight is around 175. That was 2003. Unfortunatley I have gained it back over the years because I did not stick to healthy eating. I would think after the fast, in time, you'd go back to normal weight and be more healthy than you ever been.

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