FASTING - FOOD - FAMILY
As the New Year started I began a 21 day fast of only liquids. This is the start of my 7th day and I am pleased that the past 6 days have been victorious, with God's help.
Our lives are built around a lot of eating, and celebrating with food, so giving up food is truly a test and fast for me. I pray that I will be successful in this endeavor and Im listening for what God speaks to me during this fast.
I thought about doing a post just about fasting, but decided instead to share these very important occasions from our first week in the New Year of 2012.
First, our grandson Aric had minor surgery on Wednesday the 4th. We left our house at 6:45 and arrived at the hospital by 7:30. Aric had pre-op and the surgery was at 10. Everything went perfect and was successful and we give God, and the doctor, praise for that.
Aric had not eaten since 8:30 Tuesday night and he had said he wanted to go to Red Robin after the surgery. He was released at 3:30.
Then Thursday Marc had asked us to come to their home in the afternoon to be with Aric as he had a prior dental appointment that he had to keep. We arrived about 1:30. I decided to ride along with Marc and visit one on one with him when he left at 3 and Mickey stayed with Aric.
Marc wanted to prepare dinner for us!!! Which he did.
9 comments:
God is so good, Susan. I am a very poor faster. But once in a while God REALLY lays it on my heart to fast. When He does it and it's not just my own "ought to", He always gives me the strength to make it through. Clearly HE's the One leading you in this!
Glad Aric is doing well - he certainly looks fine. Well done you on Day 6. KNow you will see the benefits on every front - spiritually and physically (emotionally when it is finished I guess !)
Wow, Susan! The most I've ever fasted was 2 days. But that was when a diet was leading me, not Him. Good for you! :-D
The Daniel fast I am on allows fruit, vegies, whole wheat or oats, nuts and beans, and only water. No meat, no dairy, no sweets. This works well with my medical condition better than a liquid fast. And aside from recognizing how often I am tempted to reach for "quick satisfaction" throughout the day, I am also recognizing the need for "intentional preparation". Having to take the time to prepare a meal, verses pouring it out of a box or popping something in the microwave. Much the way our faith journey should be--INTENTIONAL, purposeful, with our eyes fixed on Christ Jesus, the finisher of our faith.
I'm impressed that you are doing this. I've only done 24 hour fasts. God is with you!
Glad Aric is done with the surgery and is doing well.
....and loads of temptation there sister!!!
I have to confess, I have to kinda lock myself away to fast and pray. God is truly good!
I'm so happy to see that big old smile on Aric's face. Ya can tell he's feelin' great and happy.
I just wanted to thank you for your wonderful Anniversary wish and hoppin' on my blog.
Please drop in often, sit a spell, kick your shoes off 'cause the door of the Ponderosa is always open.
God bless ya sweetie and have a glorious weekend. :o)
Good to hear Aric is fine!
Those mice are so cute.
You are definitely persevereing posting pictures and writing about food while fasting!
Did you find days 4 & 5 the hardest so far? When we did the liquid fast those were the 2 days that seemed unbearable and then it was ok after that.
I admire you for being able to handle a meal at Red Robin during your fast. That place is on my list of things I miss about the US.
joy & blessings to you,
Alida
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