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Name: The 40-Day Sugar Fast
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Author: Wendy Speake

Wendy Speake

Where Physical Detox Meets Spiritual Transformation

2.3 (370 Bewertungen)

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What’s in it for me? Give up sugar to get closer to God.

A jilted suitor reaches for a pint of ice cream. A loving grandfather hands out cookies to his grandchildren. An anxious worker scarfs down a candy bar as she races to meet a deadline. These scenarios are stereotypes – but they serve to illustrate a deeper point.

Sugar is empty in more ways than just calories. For too many people, it serves as false cheer or artificial comfort. Relying on sugar to help us through pleasure and pain can actually damage more than just our teeth; it can distract us from what’s truly important.

In this Blink to Wendy Speake’s The 40-Day Sugar Fast, we’ll explore the idea that the only true substitute for any earthly pleasure or distraction is the Word of God. Through a series of sermons, you’ll learn how a sugar detox can bring you clarity and understanding – and help you live a richer, more spiritual life.

Sugar: A false savior to the bored and sad

It’s midafternoon on a dull Wednesday at the office. Yawning, you glance at your watch – still two hours left in the workday. While in search of coffee in the break room, you see that someone has brought in a plate of brownies. Nice. You grab one, fill your coffee cup, and settle back to let that spike of energy carry you through the rest of your day.

Here’s another scenario. Your best friend asked you to be her maid of honor – but planning isn’t really your forte, and now the bridal shower is just weeks away. You’ve just gotten off the phone with the bride’s pushy mom, who called you – yet again – to check on your progress. Stressed, you head straight to the kitchen for a bowl of ice cream.

Or maybe it’s your daughter’s graduation day – a celebration with the whole family! You put in an order at the best bakery in town, because how can you celebrate without cake?

See a pattern here? Whether we’re wallowing in our lows or soaring in our highs, all too often, we reach for sugar as both a cure and a commemoration.

But can that cookie, candy, or ice cream really cure your boredom, your anxiety, your depression? And is it really the only way to celebrate?

You don’t need this Blink to tell you that sugar won’t just not fix those ailments – it will create a host of other health concerns.

Past hunger, anxiety, and boredom lies the real abyss – an emptiness that can’t be filled by anything corporeal. This emptiness can only be filled by a spiritual cup. Only by replacing sugar with the word of God can you truly address the root causes that cause you to turn to sugar in the first place.

Undertaking a 40-day sugar fast is an excellent way to commit to that process – and rediscover the true source of joy.

Setting the detox ground rules

You’ve made the important decision to jump in and commit to a 40-day sugar detox. Now, let’s get into what that actually entails.

When will you schedule your fast? Ideally, don’t pick a time when you have travel plans, big family events, or are hosting out-of-town friends in your home. You want to reduce the potential for confusion – and not place added temptations in your way.

Faith: The most powerful weapon in your arsenal

If you’ve read the Book of Joshua, you’ll know the triumphant story of the Battle of Jericho.

While journeying in search of their promised land, the Israelites encounter an obstacle: the walled city of Jericho. A man with a sword appears to Joshua, telling him to take off his sandals because he is standing on holy ground. Joshua then follows God’s commands to lead the Israelites around the city once a day for six days. On the seventh day, they walk around the city seven times and then blow their trumpets. At the sound of the horns, the walls collapse. The battle is won, and Joshua rejoices.

Seek out enemies that hide in plain sight

Every story has a hero – and an antihero.

Just as Christ guides our steps through the battlefield, Satan walks among us, tempting us … even rooting for us to fail!

Beware of false idols

In the previous section, we discussed how social media might replace sugar as an addictive behavior. While social media is an easy target at which to take a shot, it’s not the only villain.

Think of anything in your life that you feel an unhealthy attachment toward. Now, you may not initially recognize this attachment as unhealthy. For example, let’s say you volunteer for the Humane Society, and love for animals is a huge part of your identity. You take in foster dogs, you help organize an event for dog adoptions, and you donate frequently. All of this is wonderful.

Choose your focus wisely

Until now, we’ve talked about sugar as an enemy that has to be fought so that it doesn’t take the place of Christ in our lives. Here’s another analogy to further illustrate the point.

Think of your bank account with its finite resources. You pay the mortgage, the utilities, your car payments, and credit card bills. How will you spend the money that’s left? You might want to donate to a mission project, take a trip, and buy that new dining table you’ve been eyeing. How do you prioritize?

The ultimate reward: A closer relationship with God

Toward the end of your 40-day fast, your mental acuity will become sharper and even more powerful. The clarity you have now can help you help others. When you’re not focused on eating sugary foods – or obsessing about food at all – you can create the kind of mindset that is able to cultivate compassion and generosity of spirit.

Detoxing from sugar teaches you how to shift the focus away from serving yourself, and toward serving God. The best way to do that is by serving others. You could take a very practical and direct approach, such as taking the money you saved by not buying sugary treats and donating it to a worthy cause. Or you could serve Jesus by generously spreading his word to others. Through prayer, hunger and sugar-deprivation can be transformed into something exalted.

Final Summary

Sugar is an enemy that seeks to distract you from the Word of God. By committing to a sugar detox through prayer, reflection, and dedicated discipline, you can regain your health and clarity. The biggest benefit is your renewed relationship with God – weight loss is merely a happy side effect!

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Worum geht es in The 40-Day Sugar Fast?

The 40-Day Sugar Fast (2019) is a spiritual journey to having a healthier relationship with food. With Biblical stories, personal anecdotes, and mini-sermons, it shows how putting a distance between yourself and sugar can lead you closer to God.

Wer The 40-Day Sugar Fast lesen sollte

People looking to eat healthier and feel better
Those who follow a Bible-centered lifestyle
Individuals searching for a spiritual focus

Über den Autor

Wendy Speake is an actress by training, but she is best known as the author and coauthor of several books, including The 40-Day Social Media Fast, Triggers, and Parenting Scripts. She ministers to women about faith, family, and scripture and is the organizer of an annual online 40-day sugar fast.

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