HOW TO FAST

Fasting is one of the strongest and most powerful way to gain God's attention.

Doing so on a mass scale, with thousands of people, will force God to hear us.

Fasting should be done by those people who are in sound and stable health. Fasting can be very hard on the body, and those with blood sugar, kidney, or thyroid problems, should use extreme caution when fasting. Consulting your physician is recommended.

Steps to Fast:

1. Prepare for the fast mentally. Plan to stay at home that day, and not do a lot of activity. You will be low on energy, so it is best to plan to spend the day at home, unless you are very used to doing fasts.
2. Keep away from food. You will be tempted if you see others eating on the day you select to fast. So, it is best to avoid other people when they are eating. Avoid the kitchen.
3. Stay quiet. You lose energy through speaking, so on days of fasting, it is also best to remain as silent as possible. Remember to keep your mind focused on the oil spill and praying to God, instead of talking to others. See the next blog post for information on HOW TO PRAY.
4. Remind. Remind yourself that any suffering you are taking on through the fast, is being done so that God will hear your prayers and hear our S.O.S. to Stop the Oil Spill.
5. Commit. If you commit to fasting on a day, don't bail out. Fulfill your commitment. If you are unsure if you can do a full day's fast, then it is better to commit to a fast YOU KNOW YOU CAN COMPLETE.
6. Pray. Before starting the fast, say a prayer to God, telling Him you are undertaking this fast as a part of the global effort to stop the oil spill. This intention is VERY IMPORTANT. You and God should know the intention as to WHY you are doing this fast. You may even state it aloud.
7. Continue To Pray. Pray as often as you can. Praying throughout the day, focusing on POSITIVE thoughts, is advised. Pray as OFTEN as possible.
8. Breaking the Fast. Coming off the fast, be sure to eat slowly, starting with vegetables and light grains. It is not suggested to eat meat, when coming off a fast, since your body will be used to not eating. Ease back into meat eating slowly.
9. Close the fast again with a prayer thanking God for hearing your prayers.

With faith, and our efforts, God WILL hear our S.O.S. and Stop the Oil Spill!