Daniel Fast - Day Thirteen

June 22, 2013

Day Thirteen

It's official.  After several meals where my husband and children set aside some of the rules of the fast, David has decided that he is now done with the Daniel Fast.  We discussed that since he is making concessions, his heart really isn't in it. It makes no sense to say you're fasting before the Lord when you aren't.  So, Elizabeth, my oldest, and I will press on to complete the 21 day commitment together. 

I'll be honest, it ain't going to be easy.  But, we'll make it.

Tonight at dinner it was difficult to see everyone smearing butter all over their corn.  The children were toting chocolate chip cookies around today and that was hard.  What was most difficult was being so terribly exhausted and not asking my husband to order a pizza for dinner.  The Lord was gracious, though.  We found one last packet of leftover roasted roots in the fridge to heat up and serve with our corn on the cob.  I set out a salad of spinach, lettuce, swiss chard, strawberries, seeds and limes and the meal was more than complete.

I also set up E and I with vegie skewers for our bbq at my in-laws tomorrow after church. They called to say they are serving burgers and hot dogs for our family.  I knew I needed to bring something for E and I to eat.  I made up a marinade for them that I'm excited to try as well. I'll coat the vegetables that are now skewered with the marinade tomorrow morning before we leave for church.  Eating at other's homes is a little tricky. I'm praying it goes well tomorrow.

Not having the full support of my family is going to be hard. Yet, this is about my time with the Lord. The truths He is revealing. The comfort He gives. There will always be times when I am left alone.  He will always be there at my right hand to uphold me.

One more week and I've got some new recipes to try, a fridge restocked with fresh produce, and I'm still feeling great.  Tired, after getting up at 3am with BabyKinz and not getting back to sleep. Tired but great and eager to see what this last week brings.