Our fast ends in less than three hours.
21 days. 504 hours. No meat. No dairy. No processed foods. No flavored drinks. No coffee. No tea.
Just water and plant-based foods for 21 days.
But it's been much more. It's been a journey, an experiment, and a challenge. And while we followed the restrictions and kept it up for three weeks, it's God that truly sustained me.
First, my hangry (hungry = angry) moments were pretty minimal. For those who have experienced my regular hangriness, this is a miracle. Second, the intentionality of the fast encouraged me to be intentional in other areas, like pouring into God's word and spending time in prayer. Things that have at times seemed like a chore now feel crucial to my every day. And finally, He gave me exactly what I needed. There were times that I cried out to Him, hungry or tired or frustrated, and through His word, through His Spirit and through His people, He sustained me, and He renewed me. So while we fasted, I have to give all credit to my Father for His sustenance.
Here's a passage that I read last week that was just the reminder I needed of how God always provides, how He's always got it covered...
The instruction of the Lord is perfect, renewing one’s life; the testimony of the Lord is trustworthy, making the inexperienced wise. The precepts of the Lord are right, making the heart glad; the command of the Lord is radiant, making the eyes light up. The fear of the Lord is pure, enduring forever; the ordinances of the Lord are reliable and altogether righteous. They are more desirable than gold — than an abundance of pure gold; and sweeter than honey, which comes from the honeycomb. In addition, Your servant is warned by them; there is great reward in keeping them. Who perceives his unintentional sins? Cleanse me from my hidden faults. Moreover, keep Your servant from willful sins; do not let them rule over me. Then I will be innocent and cleansed from blatant rebellion. May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to You, Lord , my rock and my Redeemer.
Psalm 19:7-14
Thank you for praying for us, thinking of us, and talking with us about the fast.
xoxo.
2 comments:
so encouraging. I tried to fast today and ended up so weak in my flesh that i couldnt even get through it. I know what went wrong though, I was relying on myself to get me through it and that is where I need prayer to just have Him be the center of it ya kno? anyways blessed by this post girl!
wowowow! I haven't fasted in awhile, but you are so so right. It's an incredible little life adventure with the Lord:-) xoxo
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