Day 22 of the Fruit Fast. We were digging out of the snow from mid-morning until early afternoon. Shoveling snow is an excellent workout. i was out there alittle over 2 hours in the crisp open air. It was a sunny and clear day which is excellent. Even if the weather is cold, when the sun shines in his strength it makes everything better. i had a bit of a feast today because i was able to obtain some durian. A day with durian is always a good day. i made a non-sweet fruity salad today and did a sauce experiment. i used alittle oj juice with half an avocado and some non-salt seasoning. i must admit the lack of salt was starting to get to me today, but i am seeking to go as long as i can without it during this fast. i have not determined to totally discard it forever, but i do want to see what happens in my own person as i attempt to live without it again. i am also having cravings for grains also but again, i will take a wait and see attitude. It could be a form of withdrawal or a particular need my body is having, but i want to wait and see. To my friends in the raw food community i request that you please do not bombard me with the evils of salt and all the so-called scientific evidence blah, blah, blah....
Breakfast: 38oz of watermelon smoothie, 3 bananas, 1 avocado.
Dinner: Non-sweet fruity salad with orange sweet pepper, cucumber, tomatoes, half an avocado and a stalk of celery. This was topped with a sauce blended with the juice of one orange, basil and a non-salt seasoning with cayenne. It was pretty good i'd say. Then i had some durian.
Spiritual bread: Joshua 7-9, Acts 6-8
Exercise: 2 hours of snow shoveling.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
todd
Monday, February 8, 2010
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Sabbath, February 6, 2010............Day 21
Day 21 of the Fruit Fast. We received a blizzard today of over a foot of snow. So it was another cozy & warm Sabbath in home. We did an online bible study around noontime. It was great and we could feel the Spirit of God move among us as the sense of Joy, peace and Love permeated our home. The watermelon i have been getting lately has been of not the best quality. But the thing i love about the watermelon is, even when the flesh is not of the highest quality, the juice always seems to be. i had about three quarters of a watermelon in the fridge and decided to juice it all up for breakfast. It was a smoothie made from the watermelon juice, about 8oz of OJ, 3 bananas and 4 strawberries. Delicious. My wife had about 16oz and i drank the rest (it was about 64oz). Needless to say, i didn't need anything else to eat for breakfast. Even though we stayed in today, the day still seemed to fly by way too quickly. For Dinner i had 32oz of OJ, 3 bananas and 1 avocado. My family usually fixes a treat for saturday night. This night my oldest daughter made some vegan cinnamin rolls. While the children enjoyed that, i drank an additional 24oz of OJ. Honestly, i was totally satisfied. My wife is on a 100% raw foray also and she is on day 21 as well. She is using some raw gourmet dishes and yesterday she had some delicious looking raw tacos. i am very happy for her and she seems very happy with her progress so far.
We have just pretty much completed our Paltalk study of the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel is a book that i would say contains mature subject matter. If the Bible had movie ratings, it may be rated R. i can understand why nobody i ever met in the christian world really studied it indepth. Its a book that shows how the God of heaven really feels about things going on upon the earth and what He intends to do about it. Its like when someone vents in a torrent and another person may sarcastically say "Well, tell me how you really feel". That's Ezekiel.. But, as all books of the Bible, it not only tells it like it is, it also gives powerful promises to those Faithful to the Lamb of God. We'll be studying the Book of Romans starting Sunday evening. Very Powerful gospel book indeed.
To summerize todays fare:
Breakfast: 64oz watermelon smoothie.
Dinner: 32oz of OJ, 3 bananas, 1 avocado.
Snack: 24oz of OJ
Spiritual Bread: Joshua 4-6, Acts 5
Exercise: Faith
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
We have just pretty much completed our Paltalk study of the book of Ezekiel. Ezekiel is a book that i would say contains mature subject matter. If the Bible had movie ratings, it may be rated R. i can understand why nobody i ever met in the christian world really studied it indepth. Its a book that shows how the God of heaven really feels about things going on upon the earth and what He intends to do about it. Its like when someone vents in a torrent and another person may sarcastically say "Well, tell me how you really feel". That's Ezekiel.. But, as all books of the Bible, it not only tells it like it is, it also gives powerful promises to those Faithful to the Lamb of God. We'll be studying the Book of Romans starting Sunday evening. Very Powerful gospel book indeed.
To summerize todays fare:
Breakfast: 64oz watermelon smoothie.
Dinner: 32oz of OJ, 3 bananas, 1 avocado.
Snack: 24oz of OJ
Spiritual Bread: Joshua 4-6, Acts 5
Exercise: Faith
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Friday, February 5, 2010.......Day 20
Day 20 of the Fruit Fast. Yesterday flew by so fast that i didn't get to post at all. i could hardly remember what i ate. i know it was all raw fruit, but that was it. i was seeking to get some things done in anticipation of a coming blizzard that will keep us snowbound for 2 days. Today, the anticipated storm arrived and indeed we were snow bound. It was a warm and cozy day inside. i was able to get a good workout but i didn't have much of an appetite. i drank more than i ate today. As i was reading the Bible today, in Acts 5 i am always amazed at the pureness of the apostolic church. A professedly christian couple promised a certain thing to the apostles, then tried to lie about it. When the apostle Peter told them that they had not lied to man but to the Holy Spirit, both of them dropped dead. How pure and filled with the Spirit the early church was that hypocrites dropped dead trying to gain access. i suppose if that were to happen today, there would be few professed Christians left.
As i said, i drank more than i ate today.
Breakfast:
50oz of watermelon smoothie (watermelon juice, 4 bananas, 5 strawberries), 1 avocado.
Dinner: 32oz of OJ, 3 oranges, 4 figs.
Spiritual bread: Deut 32-34, Joshua 1-4, Acts 5
Exercise: 150 pushups, 30 tricep presses, 75 step hops w/medicine ball, 50 1-leg squats w/medicine ball.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
todd
As i said, i drank more than i ate today.
Breakfast:
50oz of watermelon smoothie (watermelon juice, 4 bananas, 5 strawberries), 1 avocado.
Dinner: 32oz of OJ, 3 oranges, 4 figs.
Spiritual bread: Deut 32-34, Joshua 1-4, Acts 5
Exercise: 150 pushups, 30 tricep presses, 75 step hops w/medicine ball, 50 1-leg squats w/medicine ball.
Have a Wonderful Weekend!
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
todd
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010......Day 18
Day 18 of the Fruit Fast. Whirlwind day today. It flew by so fast, before i knew it i fell asleep on my easy chair shortly after family worship. i had a dream that awakened me from my sleep. i get dreams from time to time and i believe its one of the ways the Lord speaks to me.
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Others have also reported to me that they also receive dreams. Over time i have learned to interpret what they mean so that i know what i am being told. Last night i had a dream that indicated some sort of betrayal by someone close to me. Then this morning i was led to Psalms 55.
Psalms 55:12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
Psalms 55:13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Also, the point of the dream was in the same Psalm 55.
Psalms 55:16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
i thank my God for teaching me that it is only He, the Creator of all, that i can trust. Human beings will let you down every time. The Lord Christ never does. i believe the Lord is preparing me so that i will remain at peace and always show Christ and not myself, regardless of how i am treated. By the Grace of the Lord i always want to be honest with Him and with myself regarding my spiritual condition and life. He will always be with those that love Him in sincerity and Truth. He will destroy all deceit and deceivers forever.
Today's meals were:
Breakfast:
4 oranges, 1 avocado, 38oz watermelon smoothie.
Dinner: Half a watermelon, 1 banana, 9 figs, 1 avocado.
Spiritual bread: Acts 3-5
Exercise: Faith.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Joel 2:28 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions:
Others have also reported to me that they also receive dreams. Over time i have learned to interpret what they mean so that i know what i am being told. Last night i had a dream that indicated some sort of betrayal by someone close to me. Then this morning i was led to Psalms 55.
Psalms 55:12 For it was not an enemy that reproached me; then I could have borne it: neither was it he that hated me that did magnify himself against me; then I would have hid myself from him:
Psalms 55:13 But it was thou, a man mine equal, my guide, and mine acquaintance.
Also, the point of the dream was in the same Psalm 55.
Psalms 55:16 As for me, I will call upon God; and the LORD shall save me.
Psalms 55:17 Evening, and morning, and at noon, will I pray, and cry aloud: and he shall hear my voice.
Psalms 55:22 Cast thy burden upon the LORD, and he shall sustain thee: he shall never suffer the righteous to be moved.
Psalms 55:23 But thou, O God, shalt bring them down into the pit of destruction: bloody and deceitful men shall not live out half their days; but I will trust in thee.
i thank my God for teaching me that it is only He, the Creator of all, that i can trust. Human beings will let you down every time. The Lord Christ never does. i believe the Lord is preparing me so that i will remain at peace and always show Christ and not myself, regardless of how i am treated. By the Grace of the Lord i always want to be honest with Him and with myself regarding my spiritual condition and life. He will always be with those that love Him in sincerity and Truth. He will destroy all deceit and deceivers forever.
Today's meals were:
Breakfast:
4 oranges, 1 avocado, 38oz watermelon smoothie.
Dinner: Half a watermelon, 1 banana, 9 figs, 1 avocado.
Spiritual bread: Acts 3-5
Exercise: Faith.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010. .....Day 17
Day 17 of the Fruit Fast. Lately i have been on the theme of Patience. It has been said that Patience is a virtue. i wholeheartedly agree as the bible lists it as the first attribute of true Love:
1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind;
i realize that each time i seek for more Patience, i am brought into situations where i lose Patience. Again, the bible helps me here:
James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
So that i must be tried in order to develop Patience (most assuredly i must develop it, because there is not enough naturally occurring in me). It is sometimes a frustrating exercise because i always seem to be lacking. But i am assured that, if i continue with the process of development, i will finally attain it perfectly. As it is written:
James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
So that when the Lord brings situations, circumstances and people across my path that bring with them provocation and irritation, i should rejoice because it is for my eternal good and the glory of my Heavenly Father.
Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Today was such a day, having several irritations that made there way to me. One such was that i had to take a day off because the weather didn't permit me to travel. Being self-employed, when i don't work, i don't get paid. But glory to the Christ! i was able to get in a pretty good workout. i am getting more cleaned out and more energetic. Also, my mind is becoming clearer still. So far so sweet.
Breakfast:
Half a watermelon, 4 oranges, 1 avocado
Dinner:
48oz watermelon-mango-cantalope smoothie, 1 avocado, 7 figs.
Spiritual Bread: Deut 30-31, Acts 3
Exercise:
100 step hops w/ medicine ball, 40 chins, 20 incline pushups, 50 1-leg squats.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
1 Corinthians 13:4 Charity suffereth long, and is kind;
i realize that each time i seek for more Patience, i am brought into situations where i lose Patience. Again, the bible helps me here:
James 1:3 Knowing this, that the trying of your faith worketh patience.
So that i must be tried in order to develop Patience (most assuredly i must develop it, because there is not enough naturally occurring in me). It is sometimes a frustrating exercise because i always seem to be lacking. But i am assured that, if i continue with the process of development, i will finally attain it perfectly. As it is written:
James 1:4 But let patience have her perfect work, that ye may be perfect and entire, wanting nothing.
So that when the Lord brings situations, circumstances and people across my path that bring with them provocation and irritation, i should rejoice because it is for my eternal good and the glory of my Heavenly Father.
Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience;
Romans 5:4 And patience, experience; and experience, hope:
Romans 5:5 And hope maketh not ashamed; because the love of God is shed abroad in our hearts by the Holy Ghost which is given unto us.
Today was such a day, having several irritations that made there way to me. One such was that i had to take a day off because the weather didn't permit me to travel. Being self-employed, when i don't work, i don't get paid. But glory to the Christ! i was able to get in a pretty good workout. i am getting more cleaned out and more energetic. Also, my mind is becoming clearer still. So far so sweet.
Breakfast:
Half a watermelon, 4 oranges, 1 avocado
Dinner:
48oz watermelon-mango-cantalope smoothie, 1 avocado, 7 figs.
Spiritual Bread: Deut 30-31, Acts 3
Exercise:
100 step hops w/ medicine ball, 40 chins, 20 incline pushups, 50 1-leg squats.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2010..........Day 16
Day 16 of the Fruit Fast. i felt alittle sluggish today. It is totally understandable as the sanctuary is being cleansed. What a beautiful thing the body is in that the Creator made it to clean itself out. As the Word so righteously puts it:
Psalms 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
This day did seem to fly by faster than usual. Had a clogged toilet to attempt to fix (unsuccessfully so far), a bible study and some other errands to run, then some business calls to handle also. Feeling generally sluggish i was glad i was able to knock out some pushups and tricep presses before getting ready for bed. Interestingly, my wife, youngest daughter and myself were getting ready to watch a dvd on the life of William Tyndale. i instantly thought about popcorn. Its something how we can be conditioned to do certain things without really thinking about it. i didn't have the popcorn because of the fast, but even if i wasn't on this fast i wouldn't because i want to stick to eating twice per day. Its working out pretty well for me at this point.
Today's fare was:
Breakfast:
half a watermelon, 5 oranges, 4 figs, 1 avocado
Dinner:
45oz apple smoothie, 4 bananas, 5 figs, half an avocado.
Spiritual Bread: Acts 1, 2
Exercise: 200 pushups, 33 tricep presses.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Psalms 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
This day did seem to fly by faster than usual. Had a clogged toilet to attempt to fix (unsuccessfully so far), a bible study and some other errands to run, then some business calls to handle also. Feeling generally sluggish i was glad i was able to knock out some pushups and tricep presses before getting ready for bed. Interestingly, my wife, youngest daughter and myself were getting ready to watch a dvd on the life of William Tyndale. i instantly thought about popcorn. Its something how we can be conditioned to do certain things without really thinking about it. i didn't have the popcorn because of the fast, but even if i wasn't on this fast i wouldn't because i want to stick to eating twice per day. Its working out pretty well for me at this point.
Today's fare was:
Breakfast:
half a watermelon, 5 oranges, 4 figs, 1 avocado
Dinner:
45oz apple smoothie, 4 bananas, 5 figs, half an avocado.
Spiritual Bread: Acts 1, 2
Exercise: 200 pushups, 33 tricep presses.
Grace and Peace be multiplied.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Sabbath, January 30, 2010........Day 14
Day 14 of the Fruit Fast. Sweet, Spirit-filled day today. The Lord blessed as we shared the Word of His True Love. The two meal plan is working out so far. As far as i can see right now, all i would have to do is increase my intake as i get more active. Of course this is an assumption and is subject to change as we continue to progress. i have learned that the journey of going to all Fruitarian is just that, a journey. It is a just path. The Bible says:
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
So many are willing to give suggestions as if people are at the same point in their path. This is unjust. The walk of faith with patience will always secure safe arrival. Last year i went 7 months on Fruit and then went to vegan eating. This year? Who knows. But i do know that its another step in my journey, but with more experience. We just keep moving forward.
Todays fare was:
Breakfast:
4 bananas, 4 oranges, 5 figs.
Dinner:
4 bananas, one-third watermelon, 4 oranges, 5 figs, 1 avocado.
Spiritual Bread: Psalms 110-112; Deut 27; The book of 1 John.
Exercise: Faith.
Grace and peace be multiplied.
todd
Proverbs 4:18 But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day.
So many are willing to give suggestions as if people are at the same point in their path. This is unjust. The walk of faith with patience will always secure safe arrival. Last year i went 7 months on Fruit and then went to vegan eating. This year? Who knows. But i do know that its another step in my journey, but with more experience. We just keep moving forward.
Todays fare was:
Breakfast:
4 bananas, 4 oranges, 5 figs.
Dinner:
4 bananas, one-third watermelon, 4 oranges, 5 figs, 1 avocado.
Spiritual Bread: Psalms 110-112; Deut 27; The book of 1 John.
Exercise: Faith.
Grace and peace be multiplied.
todd
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