The 40 Day Soul Fast: Your Journey to Authentic Living

by Cindy Trimm, T.D. Jakes (Foreword)

Get ready to experience the best 40 days of your life!  The 40 Day Soul Your Journey To Authentic Living is an eight-week study of the life of the soul, the practice of fasting, and the process of living more authentically. It is a transformational expedition that will lead you on an inward journey to greater health, happiness, and success as you learn to live from the inside out—as we are told by Jesus in the book of “Ignite the kingdom life within you, a fire within you . . . changing you from the inside out . . . make a clean sweep of your lives” (Matthew 3:11). When all is well with the souls of humanity, all will be well in the world. When you have peace in your soul, you will bring that peace to bear on the world around you—you will become the change you are hoping to see. Churches, organizations, small groups, and families are encouraged to travel together on this 40-day journey to greater mental, emotional, and spiritual health. If everyone who picks up this book takes it upon him or herself to encourage others to participate, we would create an unstoppable movement! You may think that one healed soul cannot heal the world, but it can. The 40 Day Soul Fast promises to bring the best out of you so that you can impact your world for good. Have the courage to follow your heart! Step out and engage with your authentic self—it will be the best 40 days of your life!

Genres: Spirituality, Christian, Nonfiction, Self Help

354 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 20, 2011

About the author

Dr. Cindy Trimm is a sought-after empowerment specialist, revolutionary thinker, and transformational leader. She has earned a distinguished reputation as a catalyst of change and voice of hope to the nations.

As an author, Dr. Trimm has repeatedly topped bestsellers lists with what have become renown classics, such as: Commanding Your Morning, The 40 Day Soul Fast, The Rules of Engagement for Overcoming Your Past, and Prevail: Discover Your Strength in Hard Places.

Reviews

[Sherrie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an AMAZING BOOK!! I highly recommend this book to ANYONE and EVERYONE who wishes to LIVE an AUTHENTIC LIFE!!! The title of this book is exactly what it is....a 40 day SOUL FAST...During the 40 day journey (whenever you decide to embark on it) you will learn more about GOD and yourself and how YOU must BE true to your God ordained purpose!!! You will clearly understand more about your emotional, mental and SPIRITUAL health!! A healed SOUL can impact so many lives!! Get a copy of this book for yourself and get another copy for somebody else!! You will NOT be disappointed after you read this book!! I will certainly refer to this book in the future!!! THIS IS A FIVE STAR BOOK!!!

[Marissa · Rating 4 out of 5]

Read this book during Lent as a way to deepen my relationship with myself and God. I found value in the journal prompts because I made myself stick to writing responses, even if some of the prompts were difficult for me to understand.

[Annette Stiller · Rating 4 out of 5]

Intelligent, thought provoking, and really did lead to more self-knowledge. Each day presented questions to journal your answers to and I took off one star for the quality/vagueness of some of the questions. For example, under the characteristic of Order, one of the questions is: "How can you "reorder" your day to help you better order your thoughts?" And then there is "If God were to drop a plumb line into the building you've created of your life, how aligned would it be with His original blueprint for you?" (from the lesson on Authenticity). I have great difficulty trying to answer questions such as these and found myself skipping them rather than trying to figure out what my original blueprint was, or how changing the order of my day will benefit my thought life. Thankfully, the majority of the questions were more easily answered and provided opportunity for thoughtful reflection. I would also like to take one-half point off for poor editing - lots of typos in this first edition. Overall, this is a great devotional study which kept my interest for the full 8 weeks.

[Julia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Truly amazing and life changing.

[Janoah Wynn · Rating 5 out of 5]

This may have been the best book I've ever read! This book really caused me to examine my soul in a way that other self-help books don't necessarily do. I mean there are chapters I laughed, chapters I cried, chapters I was angry and other chapters I was elated. This is definitely a work book. Don't read unless you are ready think about your past and what things might have impacted your soul both positively and negatively. I applaud Dr. Trimm. This was a phenomenal book! One of the best books I've ever read!

[Tiffany Moore · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent Guide

I’ve seen this book for a few years and it came highly recommended. So glad I took the time to walk through 40 days of living as an authentic Christian. When the student is ready the teacher appeared, I was finally ready.

[Michelle · Rating 5 out of 5]

I did this book with a group of wonderful, children of God who were hungry and open for the Presence of God to manifest transformation in their lives. Abba Father did not disappoint as we embarked on this journey together with Holy Spirit seeking His face 5am Mon-Fri on a conference line surrendering our hearts to Him to do whatever was needed to remove what was unnecessary so we could have the capacity for what is necessay. My life has been tremendously enriched, challenged, and blessed. I would highly recommend this book for those who are ready to receive the tools and apply themselves to become more authentic. You can't read through this book once. You will regularly refer back to it. It is so worth the money and time.

Doing this a second time was so rewarding! My capacity has definitely increased! I'm more aware of not so much what I'm eating as much what is eating at me. This was a journey of lessons, insight, and release.

[J. · Rating 5 out of 5]

All I can say is this book has brought me further on my walk to strengthening my relationship with God. Every day you focus on a new attribute of following in Jesus’ footsteps. I had highs, lows & lost days but every day there was something for me to learn & challenge myself! I will definitely be re-reading this book every year to help me strengthen & renew my faith! Dr. Trimm does an amazing job of getting us inside our desires, wants & needs to walk with God as God would like us to walk! I am most proud of the fact that when I started the book I had barely any answers to the initial 24 questions but by the end I could answer them all with confidence! This is a life changing book! I recommend getting the journal (it helps tremendously) & I am hoping they come out with a digital version of the journal for people to continuously use!

[DeShawn McGhee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is all about you becoming tour best you. It is has been a journey; one that at times felt overwhelming (because there are so many things we can work in to be better). This book is not meant to be read in a short period of time. It is meant for you to take the 40 day journey and rightfully so. There are questions along the way to make you think and evaluate yourself (and the life you want to have).

Outside of your roles, who are you?

Such an important question to be able to honestly answer.

Take the journey. I will definitely read this book again

[Bridgett Yevette Nesbit · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book because it is a reflection of God's desire to pull us from the noise of the world and hear His voice; #blessJesus

[Rachel · Rating 3 out of 5]

I did not take 40 days to read this book and do all of the assignments. As with her other books, a huge problem she has is in using pseudoscience, debunked scientific experiments, sweeping statements, stories that don’t really back up her point, and more. I would appreciate her writing more if she made her point without resorting to these things. All that said, I think it could be a helpful book to use if you wanted to refocus your life. I would not personally read it again.

[Monica Leak · Rating 5 out of 5]

Facilitated a small group study using the book, the teacher's guide, participant guide along with the videos. It was a beautiful reflective journey into looking into doing some soul work in order to live the purpose filled lives as God has designed for each of us.

[Arthur Jones · Rating 5 out of 5]

A Must Read

This book is a life changer. Each day, it keeps you thinking and becoming a better you. Living authentically is what all of us should strive to be. Dr. Trim gives the tools to help you get there. I look forward to taking the journey again in a few months.

[MK Gallegos · Rating 4 out of 5]

40 Traits of Elevation Over 40 Days


This was a very enjoyable read on 40 character traits of value over 40 days. I'm always delighted and never disappointed to read more works by Cindy Trimm!!

[NeemaGrace Kalole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glad I have found this book when I am about to start my end of the year lent...I think it’s a good book. Just perfect!

[Anne Wisniewski Vogt · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book contains so many little tidbits of wisdom and reminders of how to be your authentic self.

[She · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow! Life-changing.

[Rodney Conard · Rating 5 out of 5]

Faith

[Martina · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 40 Day Soul Fast is a tool of awakening. Literally this book shines a lights on behaviors that will cause you to move in the opposite direction of your goals. Yet it shows you how to turn around very easily. This was my 4th time reading it with a group and each time I discovered more about myself.

[Hope Irvin Marston · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this book in several sittings and with a pack of Post-Its in hand. I marked 39 passages for deeper pondering. Once I've reviewed those comments that piqued my interest most, I will reread the book with Bible and notebook in hand that I might grow spiritually through my eight weeks of study. Then I will be better equipped to participate in the healing of our world.

[Mrs Jennifer Ann Shoesmith · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book as a daily study. It's ideal for Lent, but also suited to any time of year. It refreshed and uplifted my relationship with the Lord and could be repeated at felt need, or to a schedule.

[Carla · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was an EXCELLENT study! Intense and it really makes you do some deep soul searching. I am not done with this journey. This is DEFINITELY one that I will revisit.

[Stephanie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Its always a joy reading this book. I gain more strength and knowledge every time I read it. I think I'll pick it up again next month.

[Nicole · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great read so far!!!!

[Iris Peterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is a "must read" for anyone who desires to be REAL.

[Trinette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome awakening... Must re-read it!!!

[Ladrena Bolden · Rating 4 out of 5]

Awesome

[Tamika · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great book. The key is to be honest when reading it. The first time I read it I wasn't and it still had a big impact on my life.

[Monique Jeanee · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is life changing!

[Erica Bennett · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book has some thought provoking questions/activities that help readers search their soul and answer who am I. The chapters are decent but the meat for me was in the reflection questions.