It's the beginning of the year, and it's time to fast. What a joy it is to give up food for 21 days and focus on my relationship with God. This sounds so "out there" to many, but I know God calls me to fast through Scripture.
And during this time everything is accentuated - the lyrics floating from the radio pop are felt even more than usual. "You lead, I follow." "My hope is in You." "Sing until the whole world hears." "My deliverer, you rescued me from all that held me captive."
Of course, the fast food signs seem bigger, too!! But I know that my desire to obey God is stronger than my desire for fresh, hot, salty french fries. Really.
I saw how God answered my prayers during last year's fast. It wasn't how I had envisioned them being answered, but he provided in his time and in his way. He truly is an awesome God - he sustained me for 21 days without food, and he feeds my spirit every minute of the day
And so I think him with tears of gratitude because the words just aren't there. I am so overwhelmed when I look back through the years, and days, and his blessed provision in my life. Hands lifted up and a heart for him are all I can offer. And because he is God, it's enough. So I offer my fast to him - may these next couple of weeks please Jesus as I model his teaching and leading. Amen.
