I found this whole idea on a blog called "The Secret Life of Kat." If we harness the power of the blogosphere, this could be a really BIG idea that has really BIG results. Read the details below and pray about how you could be involved in fighting poverty and injustice in the world through active prayer and participation in this current fast. I would love to host a similar 40 Day Fast through this blog. I haven't thought through all the details yet, but if you or anyone you know feels compelled to be a part of fasting and praying for the cause of Christ, for compassion, for poverty, or for injustice, please leave a comment on this blog or email me at berrymanaz@msn.com. Also, I encourage you to click on the link in the right sidebar to find out more details of the Fast that actually started today.
The Details
First of all, this is the photo that inspired the fast...
Who:
40 bloggers who will each fast for 1 day.
What:
They will blog about the experience as well as an area of need in the world (either a cause or a country) and an organization that strives to meet that need.
They will also link to the blogger who is fasting on each day of the fast and encourage their readers to join the fast on the 40th day.
Why:
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
When:
The fast starts on June 22, 2007 and ends on July 31, 2007
Where:
The blogosphere.