How did this start?
For some time now I have been seriously considering a fast. Now, it was not because I wanted to loose weight or because I wanted to challenge myself in a physical way. I just sort do felt a pull to do it. It started with a curiosity in the benefits of fasting. From there, it grew into a desire to try it. During the previous month, lessons in bible studies just so happened to be targeted on a fast, I was even introduced to a new friend and she just so happened to be fasting! I started to realize that God was calling me to fast. I still don't know why but I couldn't let this chance to become intimate with God pass. So I have started out on a full day fast (only water). I will continue to pray about it and see if God wants me to continue.
Wednesday 12:30 p.m:
So this experience is a unique one. Every time my stomach reminds me that I am hungry I remember that I am fasting. This constantly directs my attention towards God. It is a great thing to just be in constant prayer. This morning I decided to write a reminder on my hands. I wrote "F4G" on both hands. It stands for "Fast for God". It might sound silly but it is helpful. If I ever decide to hold food I will see F4G and it will direct my heart to God.This morning, I had work as a playground leader. Today was Christmas in July. Denying food was tough especially when I was handed cookies! How in the world could I not accept? So they are in my fridge, and they are waiting. I plan to make them wait. I am currently reading an online fasting journal. It is a set of devotionals for fasting. After reading Joshua 22-23 I am refreshed with the idea that God gave us all things including food. When we make food our priority (or anything other than God) we put God in second place. Let's be honest sometimes He is even third, or fourth. So today I am learning that God is the greatest priority because he created all other priorities. He created food, family, love interests, and socializing.
