Well hey, y'all! Dang! It's been a bit since my last post...so Merry Christmas, and Happy New Year, and gosh while we're at it...Happy early Valentine's Day!
Sowey...
Time has gotten away from me this month with spending the Holiday's up North with my family, and getting the blessed flu/strep for 2 weeks over New Years. Amazing. Who DIDN'T get sick?? Crazzzy!
Anyways, I've been praying, and struggling with posting my thoughts here for a few reasons...but my hope is that in sharing my heart here today it may encourage someone to take the next step (if God so calls you to do so) in their walk with Christ, and truly lay down whatever He leads you to sacrifice in order to truly be in tune to hearing His voice.
Yesterday was the last day of my 21 day fast, and WOW what an experience!
Meat, dairy, sugars, breads, alcohol...
and...
c.a.f.f.e.i.n.e.
Yes, this was going to be a challenge for me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I've never really had to really "limit" myself on certain foods, so feeling called to follow something so strict was new, and kinda exciting for me.
I'm a freak. I know.
So that limited me to fruits, vegetables, beans, whole grains, and water. Time to get mega creative with meal planning! Nick has been uber supportive which is a huge blessing, and even developed a taste for spinach and black bean burger salad's :) Thanks so much for your encouragement, babe! I think I'll keep ya around :)
I soon found out how often I gravitated to a quad venti caramel macchiato, a pretty glass of Cabernet, or even a flippin' chocolate chip cookie when I needed a little something for the soul. So instead of making a trip to the kitchen, I detoured to my Bible, my journal, and a cup of hot (decaf) tea. I poured my heart out to God, sometimes in tears of human frustration because I just really wanted coffee...and other times in sheer realization of just how small I am, and how BIG, mighty, and powerful He really is. I scribbled down thoughts, feelings, prayer requests, anything and everything. Honestly, there were some days that I just wasn't "feeling it" and thought about throwing in the towel. This was just too hard. 21 days...
I quickly learned that this time of fasting had more to do with placing myself in a position to truly hear God’s voice than it ever had to do with any kind of food restrictions or limitations. God honors sacrifice.
People, this process has been so amazing for me, and I will tell any one of you who may be on the fence about doing something like this...DO IT! You will be amazed how God meets you where you are when you are 100% reliant upon Him.
Thank you, Lord for being my supply...always. You are so good to me.
