WEEK TWO OF MY DANIEL FAST

This makes week #2 of my Daniel fast and, I am truly amazed at what is going on inside of me more than what is happening to my body.  Don’t get me wrong, I am excited by the changes in my body, I have lost eight pounds, bringing me to what I weighed eight years ago.  The real change has been in my spirit, which is what I’d hoped for when this began. 

Revelation with understanding is coming to me at all times of the day now.  Scriptures are alive and filled with meaning.  Things that I once thought I couldn’t understand any better, are beginning to be deep wells of truth that are fresh and new. 

Another benefit is reduced anger.  It seems as if it takes more and more to irritate me.  Probably the worst time this whole week, was Wednesday. Tax day is always trying, and was even more so because I couldn't get on line to my tax site.  Still, instead of getting angry, I was able to stay at it even though I ended up going 38 hours without sleep.  Talk about a miracle from God!!!

 

As for my prayers, I know that God is already opening doors in Nicaragua that have been shut before.  I’ve been praying for a breakthrough in the ministry to the village of Guadalupe, and I believe by the grace of God, that we are going to see miraculous things done there.  Please continue to pray for Mauricio and Eva, that their efforts will be rewarded.  Theirs is a daunting task, and it is easy to become discouraged.  Many things can only be done by God, which is why I ask you just to pray for them.  God will have to do the rest. 

I've also been praying for the Mission's trip to Nicaragua.  Our team going to Nicaragua this year will be small, but they will be powerful.  I wish I was going with them, but being with my family is important to me and them this year.   I’ve been hearing the words “Sweep Clean” ever since our last visit.  It is so thrilling to see how beautiful Iglesia Bautista Jehovah Nissi is becoming.  I am praying for an outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon Villa Roma and the people who make Jehovah Nissi their home.  

In the Daniel fast, prayer time is easier, the word is clearer, and the presence of God dearer.

Okay, just a little word about the physical changes:  I am eight pounds lighter, my energy is better, my mind is clearer, and I am more alert. 

I won’t lie to you, I miss my daily caramel latte.  I would also like a marshmallow crème long john, and I do miss meat.  What has surprised me is that soda pop no longer appeals to me.  I’ve never liked drinking just water.  Now, I enjoy it.

 

As I said last week, another benefit is that my taste buds are alive once more. 

It’s going good.  I have to think a little bit before I buy foods, but overall, it’s something I think I can do for another 36 days.