Thus far, this is one of the best fasts that I have ever done. I have had no desire to eat and the feeling of solitude is really enjoyable.
Physically, I have lost 16 lbs. so far! Absolutely amazing!
I was first motivated to practice fasting as a regular discipline after reading Paul Bragg’s book The Miracle of Fasting in 1990. Although I had read several books on the spiritual benefits of fasting, I was never sufficiently motivated to actually fast on my own.
However, after reading that Bragg died as a result of a surfing accident at 95 years old and that Jack LaLanne credited him with turning his life around, combined with the spiritual benefits, I decided that I should follow (some, not all) his recommendations and started that year with a 10 day fast just like the one that I am on now.
God promises “with long life I will satisfy you”. (Psa. 91:16) Instead of listening to the latest fads in longevity research, I decided to follow two men who actually ‘lived’ until they died. The group Rascal Flatts said it best in a song: “I want to running when the sand runs out.”
