21 Day Fast

Kevin and I are participating in a 21 day fast with our church starting tomorrow.  After careful consideration, we have decided not to do a full fast (liquid only) for 21 days.  Kevin has to eat when he takes medication for his back.  One of his goals this year is to participate in a triathalon, God-willing that he is healthy and that his body can handle the training needed to prepare for this.  My goal is to get back in shape and to do a 5k sometime in 2011.  As part of our training, in addition to exercise, we need to ensure that we getting enough calories and vitamins, so we will drinking protein shakes (which is acceptable for the full fast since it is a liquid).  We will probably eat dinner, maybe it will only be fruits & veggies (Daniel Fast).   

We are also doing a fast of sacrifice and giving up caffeine, sweets, and alcohol.  In addition, I am giving up TV/Internet during the day and Facebook completely for 21 days.  Due to the nature of Kevin's job, he is required to have a phone with email, so he can't give that up. 

The goal of the fast is to give up something that would be a personal sacrifice, whether it be food or something that draws you away from God (TV, Social Media, Movies, Video Games, etc.) and replace that time with prayer, reflection, and reading God's word. 

We ask for your prayers as we take this journey of faith and spiritual awakening over the next 21 days.