DANIEL FAST: 21 DAYS IN AND DOING FINE

It’s hard to believe I’m already on day 21 of the Daniel fast.  In a way, I almost feel guilty because I haven’t suffered.  A matter of fact, I find myself enjoying it.  Is this supposed to happen?  Aren’t I supposed to be afflicting my soul, and mourning?  Instead, I am enjoying the freedom it is giving me.  Today, I saw one of the things I’d been praying for come to pass in our faith fellowship.  The past couple of years have been trying on our fellowship, and many (including myself) had succumbed to a quiet discouragement.  Illness, offense, and unrealized dreams had stretched our hope and trust to a thin strand.  My prayer had been that hope would be reborn in our fellowship. Today, I felt it was.

 

Throughout this fast, the Holy Spirit has spoken to my spirit, “I have spoke, and it will be.” Today, through the Pastor’s message, the Holy Spirit changed it up to “Speak, and it will be.”  These are the words of life that make living for Christ such a real blessing. 

This week has also seen a complete reversal of much of the turmoil from last week.  Each day has brought fresh revelation, with an even deeper understanding of the Word of God.  So much so, that even our Praise and Worship services seemed to echo our daily bible reading.  ESPECIALLY TODAY!!!!!

So, here I sit trying to relate to you how sweet this fast is, and I don’t know how.  I can tell you the physical transformation is phenomenal.  I’ve lost 13 pounds, and haven’t suffered one bit.  A matter of fact, I’ve come to look forward to the many variations of salads that Glenda prepares.  She is making this fast so easy.  I was able to put on a ‘small’ T-Shirt last night, something I haven’t been able to do in eight years.  A matter of fact, I weigh what I weighed eight years ago when I began being self-employed.   I put on a pair of jeans this morning that just a month ago, I couldn’t even pull up to my thighs. 

I haven’t missed anything except for breakfast. Oatmeal with apples and raisins is wearing thin.  Other than that, I’m doing fine.  I hadn’t realized how badly sugar had overtaken my life.  Dr. Pepper, ‘Long Johns’, and all kinds of other sweet junk had a hold on me.  Now, that I don’t eat any sugar, I find I can even smell it in food. 

 

I’ve got 29 days left, one more prayer item left for the church, and about three other personal battles I want to overcome.  I’m looking for the answers.   Just call me EXPECTANT!!!!!!!!