weight | daniel fast week 1.

We're on day 7 of our 21-day Daniel Fast, so I thought I'd give an update. We started off the week with dedication and preparation, having all of our meals planned and discussing what we'd be praying for specifically during this time. We've also been reading scripture together each morning, so we planned to continue that discipline during the fast.

But by the end of the week, we were drained. We felt negative, tired, and impatient. Our conversations seemed gloomy, the small details of our work and life suddenly became most important, and the things we can't control weighed on us heavily. The truth is, we had started out the week with energy and consistency, but we hadn't kept up with the spiritual part of our fast, and it was evident. The physical portion of the fast wasn't too difficult of an adjustment this week, but the spiritual portion was. It seemed as though there was a battle for my heart, and I couldn't think of anything but myself. I could feel the weight of my sin, and I could feel so clearly my need for God's provision.

I spent much of my morning yesterday pouring into God's Word again, refreshing myself with His truths, rather than my own desires. And as we enter our second week of fasting, I am reminded that only He provides true nourishment, and only He loves me enough to have sent His son to bear the weight of my sin and sorrow.

xoxo.

God gave these four young men knowledge and skill in both books and life. In addition, Daniel was gifted in understanding all sorts of visions and dreams. At the end of the time set by the king for their training, the head of the royal staff brought them in to Nebuchadnezzar. When the king interviewed them, he found them far superior to all the other young men. None were a match for Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. Daniel 1:17-19