First I want to say that I didn’t do the fasting for weight loss, because frankly… that is DEFINITELY NOT a safe way to lose weight. I also didn’t deprive myself of everything. During the day, I did have about 16 oz of Orange Juice, so that I was able to keep my strength up and focus in order to work, drive and do other daily tasks.
Psalm 37:4
Take delight in the Lord and He will give you the desires of your heart.
The verse above is the one that was shown to me the night before in a book I’ve been reading. I prayed over this verse numerous times yesterday… and also think I have it memorized now as well. 
I’ve also been listening to a song by Lifehouse called “Everything”. I have the lyrics and a link to a video on My Other Blog.
Overall, yesterday was a day of introspection, prayer and petition for me. A time for me to lean on God and try to understand the questions that loom in my life… and my friends lives. A time that I could reflect on the blessings I have, as well as things I look forward to. A time to read, think, and pray. (But alas… not the whole day was filled with this, as I was not able to take a vacation day yesterday for this.)
Lately, I have been feeling torn about doing the Breast Cancer 3-day or going on a mission trip that is available through my church, and through this… along with talking to numerous people (and e-mailing others), I believe that I am supposed to do the mission trip this year. I am excited about the possibilities of where I will go, who I will meet and what I will be doing. Right now, I believe, there are two possibilities for locations… but I am waiting to hear the details on them before I make that decision (should have more info in about a month or so I think).
Not only did I find that God is leading me into a mission trip, but he also (once again – in less than 2 weeks) gave me a peace that many things that have been on my mind recently will be provided in His time… not mine. I know that I just need to keep seeking after God and keep the faith of Abraham.
However, I don’t think that’s all I learned. I learned that I control me. I control food. I guess in most ways I knew that before, but for some reason I have been succumbing to temptations much more often lately… and I know that now, if I can fast for about 24 hours… I can control a temptation for an hour as well.
Overall, I think today… the day after the fast… has been more challenging for me food wise. Yesterday I was *so* focused on prayer list and my Bible that I didn’t think about food much. Today, knowing that I need to eat… and eat HEALTHY, the temptations have returned. But I know that I can control them, write down my food and keep going with the plan that I have in front of me.
As a dear friend reminded me this morning, I have walked 60 miles in 3-days, lost 150 pounds in the last 36 months, and now fasted for about 24 hours. All amazing accomplishments.
With only 13 pounds to my personal goal… I *KNOW* it can be done.
Philippians 4:12-13
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. I can do everything through him who gives me strength.
