Day #25… Hungry and Standing

Good Morning World:
Yes, here I am at day #25. Only 15 days to go. Wow.
I just want to talk to you briefly about not quitting. I am speaking about not quitting as it pertains to any real, life-changing goal that you have set for your life. You know, I was awkened by the phone around 11pm last night. I had had a very long day and I fell asleep while sitting in my favorite chair. I hear the phone ringing (stopped ringing before I could answer it) and I immediately awakened. I was unable to go back to sleep until 3a.m. this morning. So, I found things to do to occupy my time as I was very restless, tired and HUNGRY. The hunger is what I want to talk about.

You all, I was so hungry until I felt as though mentally I could not go another day without food. My stomach came alive and let me know with no uncertainty that it was empty and ready to eat. Understandably so. I wrestled in my mind and body and felt like quitting. I thought about the fact that I had made it 24 days already, so I DESERVED to begin my progression into eating again.

But then commitment and the goal at hand kicked in. I began to think about the fact that 24 was NOT the goal. I had been led to fast forty (40) days. And 24 days would not accomplish that goal. I was so weakened physically by the challenge of hunger. But I began to gain strength when i thought of the POWER OF COMPLETION. I thought of the finish line being crossed. I thought about the fact that I only had 2 weeks left and 3 1/2 weeks behind me. I thought of the many challenges that I have faced and over come during these first few weeks. I thought of how close I was now to the finish line. I thought of the fact that I did not want TO DISSAPOINT THE MASTER POTTER BY QUITTING NOW. I thought of the fact that I’m still on the potter’s wheel and I cannot just jump off because of mere hunger. I’m still an incomplete vessel of clay. I thought of all who needed me to be strong. I thought about the fruit of the completion of the 40 days that I would reap. I thougt of how much this fast was making me a better person for my life’s work/purpose on all fronts. Needless to say, I GAINED THE POWER TO OVERCOME THE TEMPTATION AND I DID NOT EAT. Praise God.

And so I am telling you to set a goal that will change YOUR life. Mine is to complete this 40 day sacrifice. Yours may be something totally different. Make it realistic and in line with your true purpose. Pray and meditate over it. Write it down and put a real date of completion to it. Make a decision to understand that WHEN CHALLENGES COME (and they WILL) THAT YOU WILL STAY FOCUSED. Do as I did and talk to The Master Potter and to yourself. Find the important reasons for completing the assignment and let that add to your strength. ENCOURAGE YOURSELF. Completion of a thing is so important. It is time out for starting and stopping. There is no accomplishement or strength in that. Realize that someone other than yourself, needs to know that you have completed your assignment. It strengthens them to complete theirs.
Yes I am hungry, but still standing.
Much love to you,
Melody Sherra

Day 21…Downhill Now

Hello World:
You know, I was thinking of how great of a struggle and sacrifice this time of fasting has been for me. It has been filled with uphill battles. My body has been very weak at times. My desire for food has been there. I’ve had to attend social gatherings. The I’ve had to sow into others. I still had to be up by 3 a.m. to be ready for our 5 a.m. Friday gatherings. I’ve had naysayers along the way. I’ve had to be on the go. I’ve had to fight some battles. Life has been very “colorful” (smile) during this time of fasting. But…I’ve made it through. This has been a wilderness experience. Jesus fasted 40 days and forty nights in the wilderness. The beautiful thing is that his ministry, his purpose, his destiny, his reason for being on earth began in its fullest degree after he finished the fast. Think about that for a few moments.

Today is day 21 and now my days left are in the teens (19 to go) now. I’m so grateful for that. You know, when we are led into a wilderness situation we are strengthened for the difficulties that accompany the task. Yes, the wilderness brings difficulty. The difficulties cause us to grow. It forces change in our lives. The wilderness causes our faith to grow.

But I want you to take one statement with you today. Let this be your pain medication for whatever challenge ails you today….The wilderness leads us to destiny. Wow! Wow! Wow! The wilderness runs right into the promise! My, my, my!

Be blessed in every way today. It’s downhill from here. We can make it. See you on the prayer call tonight at 9 p.m. (central time). Dial: 712-451-6150. Acess code: 994031#. Free call.To playback previous prayer: The playback number is 641-715-3517 playback code 994031#

Fasting Day #5…35 to Go

Hello World:
Yes, I am on this 40 day journey of fasting. I am consuming water and one (1) glass of special juices each day. Why am I doing this? I’m glad that you asked (smile). It’s all about becoming a maximized vessel of clay. I am a “Maximized-Living” Coach. My goal is to help vessels of clay (you and I) use every gift that we have been given by the Master Potter—at it’s maximum capacity. We are all on this Potter’s Wheel TOGETHER. We want to get rid of all of the “junk” and “stuff” in our lives in order to be more pliable on the Potter’s wheel. We want to be molded for greatness.
I said all of that to tell you why I’m taking my body through such a great sacrifice. In getting rid of the “stuff” in my life I’m getting rid of my habit of eating too much. I call it “food addiction”. I want to learn discilpline in all areas—eating is no exception. It’s a hinderance. Now, your “stuff” may entail something else other than overeating. Whatever your “stuff” may be, we can handle it together during this 40-day journey. Yes, I’m at the end of day 5, but it’s not too late for you to join me. No, you do not have to give up all foods to join me. You can just give up your favorite foods, meats, sodas, coffee or whatever is your SACRIFICE. Just leave your name, city, state and zip in the comment box at the end of this blog and tell us what sacrifice you’ll be making, in terms of food, along this journey that we are on. You are also welcome to join me on the conference call at 6 a.m. in the morning. The number and access code is @ 6am Monday @ 712-451-6150 /access code 994031#. Free call. We will be encouraging you to sacrifice and move forward whether you are fasting or not.
In terms of the ups and downs of this fasting journey, today has not been as much of a “hunger-filled” day as much as yesterday was. Yesterday was….”wow”. I was so very hungry. I craved every type of wrong food imaginable. But, I made it through. Today, my skin has been dry and itchy–which is a sign of the body beginning to detox.
The wonderful thing about today is how I have received such awesome revelations and insights about my life. I am able to see my life on brand new levels. This lets me know that great things are on the horizon for me and for others. I am understanding things in detail. Understanding is so vital in the pursuit of greatness. Greatness so involves the Mater Potter’s ULTIMATE plan for our lives. That is center.
Okay, I’m craving ice water right now, That’s very unusual for me because generally, I do not like ice in my beverages. So, I will go and have a glass of ice water now. Remember: GREATNESS (which encompasses your TRUE purpose and destiny) AWAITS YOU! Don’t live this life that you’ve been given and miss it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Question: What are you REALLY called to accomplish in this life? Do you know what it is? Are you doing it at all? Are you doing it at a maximized level? Think about it.
Much love to you,
Melody Sherra

Days 1 & 2 …38 days to go

Hello World:
Anyone who has ever fasted knows that days one and two are difficult. In fact the first week can be a challenge. So, it’s after 6 p.m. and I’m feeling the hunger so, I will pause (after writing this blog) and pray, read and maybe journal. I want to lose some inner weights for myself and others. I want to gain more wisdom, knowledge and understanding in all matters. I will be moving into the next phases of what life is supposed to be right NOW, during and after this journey.
I pray that all of you reading this e-mail will make a decision to take destiny by storm! People, it is not about doing what others do. You must pursue YOUR OWN DESTINY & PURPOSE!!! You were not created to be a duplicate of anyone else. You are made AND still being made in God’s image. So, celebrate YOU. DEVELOPE YOU!!! Allow Him to mold YOU. Find out life’s purpose for YOU!
These 40 days of no food will mold me in new ways and position me to help to shape the lives of others ON GREATER LEVELS. I appreciate the fact that I am an original. You should as well.
Okay, in all honesty, I have a slight hunger headache right now. So, I need to go and “fill up” in God’s presence and with other positive devotions. Please feel free to leave a comment and join me on this 40-day journey of sacrifice. Remember: You may not be able to give up all foods—maybe just your favorite things or maybe the television is your vice. Whatever, just come along and let’s live better.
Much love to you,
Melody Sherra