Fasting is Feasting!

"Fasting reminds us that we are sustained 'by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.'" (p. 55)

I had an incredible experience fasting on Monday.

One my constant struggles with meditation and prayer is listening.  I allow myself to get caught up in whatever else seems more important than communing with my creator and savior.

Monday was different though.  Every time those hunger pangs sprung up, I was reminded and encouraged to find sustenance in the Lord.  I felt every urge to eat replaced with an urge to center my thoughts and actions on God and His purposes.  Externally, Monday didn't look all that different than a normal day, I had QT, ran some errands, and hung out with friends.  But internally, I felt a closeness and focus that was far from ordinary.  I have rarely felt as sustained by the words of the Lord as I did on Monday.  Truly, fasting is feasting!

In the days since then, I've been challenged to continue the constant centering process, even if the hunger stimulus isn't present.  I hope to incorporate fasting as regular discipline in my walk with Him.

-Mike