21 Day Daniel Fast

So I've been doing this 21 day Daniel fast with my church and today is my last day (I started late). I've learned a lot of things from this, spiritually. Emotionally. Mathematically.

(For those of you who don't know, the Daniel fast can be found in Daniel 1:8-14 &10: 2,3)

First: it's hard for me to remember not to eat bread and cheese!! Ben had to constantly remind me that I couldn't have things.

Second: speaking of Ben, he was so awesome during this! When I first told him, he was so excited for me and it was great to have such support through the emotional ups and downs. He even went out and bought me food or would go shopping with me (always carefully checking the labels of everything). We had a lot of grocery store fun!

Third: I've come to appreciate food I pass by so often. Making my own food from scratch has been an amazing experience. I'm never buying bagged tortilla chips again. I also felt better physically because everything I had was so healthy. Guacamole, hummus, beans and rice are all amazing. Also, like no one already knew this, but Triscuits are so freaking good!

Fourth: I also appreciate all the food I've not been able to eat for these past three weeks. At midnight I'll have a Guinness and some chocolate cake! And then probably throw up...

Fifth & Final: asking God to work in you and rip out roots in your heart HURTS! But it has been amazing and I'm a lot stronger than I realized. I have a lot more self control than I thought I did. And for the first time in a long time, even though I'm still emotionally up-and-down, I don't feel crazy. I really feel like I am stable and sane.

Looking for a world-rocking experience? Fast. Exercise your self control. Give up your strength to a God more powerful than you. Let Him do what He needs to do.