One of the most important things to remember when doing a fast is to drink lots of water. Not only is this part of the body cleansing itself, it is also important refreshment and necessary for hydration. In fact, drinking water aids in the hunger pains and reduces the headaches that can come especially when one has stopped using caffeine.
Even more important than water is the reminder that the fast is about connecting with God. Be careful not to get so focused on the foods you are eating (or the ones you are missing) that you forget to PRAY. Let the fast remind you to pray and seek God. Seek Him by setting deliberate time to listen to His Word. Seek Him by confessing your sins and by being silent with Him in prayer.
Our fast is about increasing our hunger for God. Jesus said "Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled." Matthew 5:6
Another great site with lots of recipes and resources
I love the address of this site and how it relates to today's Scripture. If you are looking for a good way to make oatmeal, consider the recipe on this site for Fall Harvest Oatmeal with Cinnamon Baked Apples.
We tried the Black Bean Stir-fry from the link you have in your blog last night. It was tasty over brown rice!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I was looking at that recipe myself. There really are some great recipes on these sites. God Bless!
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