Scripture: II Samuel 1-5
Today’s Menu: Today I am traveling. I packed some triscuits and peach applesauce for the flight but was really hungry by the time I got to the airport so I ate it already…smh
Finish Strong
It’s 7:21am and I am sitting in Newark Airport waiting for my flight to board. I had packed a little baggie of Daniel snacks for my flight and as I was munching (ok, devouring) the triscuits and peach applesauce, I realized—today is day 21! It is the last day of the fast and I have to admit that I am feeling so many emotions.
First, I am excited! We made it and that is worthy of celebration. This fast was a tough one for me, especially the past few days. However, this fast reminds me that even the tough things are just for a season and sometimes you just have to plod your way through day after day, moment after moment not forgetting that it will pass. There has been a joy in the spirit during the past couple days. Out of nowhere, my spirit just gets happy, like it knows a secret. My spirit leaps with joy as if it is expecting something wonderful and I hope and pray that whatever it is, it will come soon.
Second, I am grateful. I know that God is the One who has sustained us and I am thankful for this walk with Him. I am grateful for the ways I am getting to know God and especially myself. I am grateful that I am changing, and growing, and surrendering at new levels. I am grateful that there is such depths and heights to this relationship that I am privileged to experience. I am grateful that God longs for my company and I am hungering for God’s.
Finally, I am a little anxious. I want to continue the habits I have developed during this fast. I am even looking forward to Lent. My plan is to ease out of this fast and not try to eat up everything I have missed but to listen to my body and go slow. I know it will be ok if I just maintain my daily disciplines and continue to listen to God in the details.
I have enjoyed this journey with you all. It has been my pleasure and although I do not know what type of fast or spiritual discipline we will be called to for Lent, I will be blogging through those 40 days. See you online on February 17th!
Well, it's the last day. So finish strong!
Will do. God Bless
ReplyDeleteAmen! We made it!!
ReplyDeleteI thank God for the journey, I praise God for His guidance and I love God unconditional. This fast was quite new for me. I remember fasting every Wednesday or fasting for Lent, but this fast I realize I really do want to be in an earnest relationship with God. As Rev. Watley revealed through God I must follow through with whatever or where ever God has designed for me. I thank God for the ministry of St. James AMEC and I pray you continue to serve our God in Jesus' name. Gerilynn Boca Raton Fl
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