I made it till day 19

Well, I believe that I shall "rest" in His presence today. I stopped my fast yesterday slowly. I felt that I needed to stop. Susan Gregory said in her book that the Holy Spirit may want you to end your fast early, that I had to listen to Him.

The fast opened my eyes to many things, not as Spiritual as I hoped it would be, but never the less, I did get a lot out of it. I highly recommend this kind of fast.

Today this morning I had some dark chocolate chips with my nuts, oh my they were good. However, I didn't finish them. I was full. I actually listened to my body. That my dear ones is fantastic for me. Plus everything I read this morning, my devotions, my Bible, all of it was such a blessing. Right now Sam my cat is in my lap purring his little heart out, how could I ask for anything more.

I got so side tracked just to write this blog. I have been meaning to go exercise all morning. Here it is 11:30 or so and I still haven't. BUT you know what, this is so good for me right now, better than exercise. These are the moments I shall remember.

Okay, I really do want to exercise, I do enjoy it really.

Praise the LORD that I was able to do 19 days. It might not have been spiritual or exciting, but it was a time I needed in my season of life.

HE IS THERE -- Day 18

He is there when you're criticizing yourself and questioning whether you have what it takes to be a Godly woman.

He sees you. He notices all you do and He knows all that you long for. In fact, Jesus is the only One who can meet your deepest need to be known, accepted and pursued simply because of who you are.

Today He is pursing you with His gift of perfect love—love that is patient and kind, love that keeps no record of your wrongs, love that won't give up on you. Wherever you are, whatever you are doing,

He is there. Will you take time to stop and talk to Him and then quiet your thoughts so you can listen to His?

Dear Lord, thank You for pursuing me. I want to know and rely on the love You have for me, and live in the security of it! When I feel afraid, insignificant or alone, help me turn to You and remember You are there! In Jesus' Name, Amen.  Renee Swope

Jeremiah 31:3b, "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness." (NIV)

 

Day 15 - one more week to go

So many creative ways to fix vegetables, and trust me Jerry and I have these past 2 weeks. We have had lots of fruit too. Made smoothies. Yesterday I made one with frozen peaches, banana, canned pineapple, and water - DELICIOUS! Then this morning I had frozen berries, banana, and pineapple - DELICIOUS!!! After our fast I will incorporate these foods in our meals. Jerry fixed a delicious beans, carrots, potato and onion meal in the crock pot today for dinner. He added his special flavoring. DELICIOUS!

One more week - I will be done the day before my birthday! I don't know what I will do then, I may have to get a piece ice cream cake - or a couple slices of pizza. That really doesn't bother me - maybe I will just buy a Christian DVD!!! That sounds better yet.

This is really what the FAST is all about! I have been reminded more now than ever!!!

DAYS 8 - 11 GOING STRONG - GOD GIVE ME A HAND

I know God's hands doesn't look like these but I love color and HE did give us that. I admit days 8 and 9 were rough. I was craving sweets very bad - especially chocolate. But He gave me a hand and I made it through. Now 10 & 11 much better. We bought a small food processor thing and we made a salad quicker than any get out. What a great investment!

So now today is day 12 - what will it bring? Who knows, only God. I am okay with that. If anyone thirsts, let Him come to Me and drink. He who believes in Me, as the Scripture has said, out of His heart will flow rivers of living water. - John 7:37-38.

Much better than regular "food" - His food. Oh yeah. Don't you just it!

Thank You LORD for coloring my world and helping me persevere and draw closer to You!

Days 6 & 7 I am being "attacked"

I got a cold and it is awful. I missed my hugs at church Sunday, yet a couple of people took a risk and hugged me anyway. That is love.

Other than being sick I had some UPS and DOWNS for sure. I don't want to get into detail because I would rather not remember some of the things. They basically was doubt, trust, and "shocked". BUT the truth came out so I am feeling much better about it.

Some of you know about Spiritual Warfare. I think that I have been attacked because of my thoughts and simple stupid things. Things that normally don't bother me seemed to be high-lighted. I was making mountains out of molehills big time. Of course with that comes the guilt. I need to remember this during this time! Maybe it is my bad cold and the events that took place but I seriously believe satan had some to do with it. He really does want us to take our eyes off of Jesus.

BUT today is a new day, a new beginning. Going to see the doc for my thyroid this morning - yearly thing - so I am hoping maybe she will give me some meds for this cold. Then off to work and having to work extra hours to make it up, not looking forward to that, but you gotta do what you gotta do.

 I dream about Spring, praying to make it through the snow, I just know in my heart this will be a better day!I am going to keep my eyes on Jesus.

REMEMBER!!!

Day 5 - feeling so much alive

I like this saying because isn't there moments that we "wish we could do a "do over" - since we can't we can start our day over. This is even better of course! I think that is what my fast is going towards. I am fighting the flesh with GOD and He is showing me a new beginning. I can live without certain foods that is for sure. I am beginning to see God in a different light!

"Most are living by the world's standards and abiding by worldly laws rather than living by and realizing the amazing powers and promises Christ gained for us. ...We have an even better offer because of Christ. We have Christ and His power living inside of us." Susan Gregory

I want to live in GOD'S Spirit, living a life that is better because Jesus set me free.

Listen to God's Word that is the TRUTH!