So Here’s My Idea…

Posted on 06.06.07 in Faith and there are

It’s still rough around the edges, but maybe you all can help me iron it out.

I’d like to do something I’m thinking of calling “The 40 Day Fast.”

The purpose behind it is to give people an opportunity to:
1. Experience a bit of need
2. Learn about the need in the world
3. Do something about it

I’d like to find 39 bloggers who would be willing to fast for one day and blog about their experience. On their specified day, I’d also like them to highlight an area of need in the world (either a cause or a country) and an organization that strives to meet that need.

Here’s where it gets a little confusing...the other 39 days, I’d like each blogger to write a short post with a link to the blogger who is fasting that day. The idea behind this is to introduce a lot of different people to many different causes or nations and reinforce the idea that there is need by putting it in front of our readers on a daily basis for 40 days.

Finally, I’d like each blogger to encourage their readers, whether they have a blog or not, to join us in fasting on the 40th day. And on that 40th day we all write a post about whatever cause/nation is closest to our hearts and then call our readers to some sort of action.

That’s the rough draft.

What do you think? Would you be willing to participate? Any ideas?

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I think you have an excellent idea, one that our family does regularly.

It’s about the hardest thing in the world for me to do, go without food for a day, but it really reminds you of what’s important.

Our congregation is asked to fast the first Sunday of every month then donate the proceeds of the skipped meals to those in need.  It’s hard but feels good if you know what I mean.

Sounds good.  I even have my organization picked.  Say when.

I’d love to join.  I have two organizations I know most about. Let me know.

I’m in!

Kat, I think this is a great idea.  At first, I was going to decline the invitation.  I’ve been doing Weight Watchers lately, and I’m down 46 pounds since March.  Any deviation from WW wouldn’t be good for me, I don’t think.  However, I do see myself as being at goal weight in the next month or so.  I could feasibly do this toward the end of the 90 days.  I’m running a 5k in the middle of July, so I wouldn’t be able to do it until after that.  So if that works, let me know and I’ll be looking for further instructions from you.

Sounds good.  Keep me updated.

I’ll do it, Kat.

I’m in.

I wouldn’t mind taking part in this as well. I even think I will get my girls (ages 8 and 7) invloved. We can find plenty we can all fast.
Recently, my husband and I (6 months pregnant) took our three children (ages 8,7, and 1) to India for two weeks, which was a huge sacrifice is so many ways.
But I stand and tell as a testimony that ANYONE can make a difference. Just like the picture you posted, we painfully experienced that kind of desperation and poverty. It was heart breaking to expose my children to such things, but we all MUST face it.
And we all need to ask ourselves “What can I do? How can I make a difference?”
It was AMAZING to leave and know that we, a humble little family from the south made an impact on several villages.
I cannot wait Kat to take part in this, we are all in!

I think I can do this.  Keep me updated!

I’d do it with ya.

I would like to join you on the 40th day for sure, if not another too.  What a great idea.  Will be watching for updates!

Michelle,
That’s really cool that your church encourages a MONTHLY fast. What a great idea.

How is your church? Wasn’t there a fire there not long ago? Is everything alright now?

Rick,
I’d love for you to participate in whatever way works for you. The idea is to sacrifice and to have a deeper understanding of what others go through.

You have a pretty ambitious summer don’t you?

the6stricklands,
I really look forward to your stories about India.

I would like to join.

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