So it's been a week. I almost can't believe it. And all in all a great week. Jesus has been so merciful to me and loved me so well. I am loving the food that I have been eating. And still have yet to have a caffeine withdrawal headache. But most of all not craving sugar, or caffeine. It has been my joy to take this road of sacrifice and concentrate on my Lord and Savior.
I'm so proud of Hannah also. She has done well without complaining. She is missing chicken, right now, which I find funny since mostly she would choose no meat at any giving time.
I tried something new for dinner last night without a recipe. It was speghetti made with sautéed yellow squash and zucchini with garlic, olive oil, and italian seasoning then put tomato sauce,all natural, added more seasoning and multi grain pasta. It was so good and quite surprising. I was not sure what to expect but it turned out amazing. Should've taken a picture.
Thankful to the Lord for His love and mercy.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Sunday, February 26, 2012
Day 5
So it looks like I'm posting every other day.
So today was Sunday, and I took the sabbath off from the fast. It felt so good but I think that I also made good choices along with eating some meat. I think that I will now be able to do this. And with the help of Christ then maybe one of these weeks I won't have to even take Sunday's off. My devotion talked about the sabbath being the day off from the fast to celebrate a mini Easter.
What a wonderful sabbath, church was so great! The Word was spoken in truth and so alive with great stories and very pointed statements. Then a wonderful dinner with friends. Where the laughing continued as we talked about the "talk" and about the older kids dating and I even learned a lot when Hannah is old enough to date.
I look forward to tomorrow and what the Lord will reveal in my food and about sacrifice. Good night!
So today was Sunday, and I took the sabbath off from the fast. It felt so good but I think that I also made good choices along with eating some meat. I think that I will now be able to do this. And with the help of Christ then maybe one of these weeks I won't have to even take Sunday's off. My devotion talked about the sabbath being the day off from the fast to celebrate a mini Easter.
What a wonderful sabbath, church was so great! The Word was spoken in truth and so alive with great stories and very pointed statements. Then a wonderful dinner with friends. Where the laughing continued as we talked about the "talk" and about the older kids dating and I even learned a lot when Hannah is old enough to date.
I look forward to tomorrow and what the Lord will reveal in my food and about sacrifice. Good night!
Friday, February 24, 2012
Day 3 of Lent
I missed yesterday but the day was good. I discovered corn on the cob with a small amount of olive oil and garlic salt. So so good!
Today has been ok. I have struggled with hunger a little more then previous days but still not bad. 3 days without caffeine headache and praising Jesus all the way about that. I worried about the headache more than anything going into this so feel so blessed to have not gotten one.
Today is Hannah's birthday and I made her the bean soup for dinner very enjoyable. She has a couple of friends over to spend the night and they wanted a snack so they each wanted to try the soup and they both liked it. I was very pleased about that also.
So all in all, a good 3 days and 37 to go.
Blessed be the name of Jesus and the sacrifices that He made for me so that I could be loved and feel loved.
Today has been ok. I have struggled with hunger a little more then previous days but still not bad. 3 days without caffeine headache and praising Jesus all the way about that. I worried about the headache more than anything going into this so feel so blessed to have not gotten one.
Today is Hannah's birthday and I made her the bean soup for dinner very enjoyable. She has a couple of friends over to spend the night and they wanted a snack so they each wanted to try the soup and they both liked it. I was very pleased about that also.
So all in all, a good 3 days and 37 to go.
Blessed be the name of Jesus and the sacrifices that He made for me so that I could be loved and feel loved.
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Day 1 of Lent
Today was a good day. I was very concerned about a headache from no caffeine but didn't get one until late afternoon. Praise Jesus!!! Didn't have hunger pains and enjoyed all the food that I ate today. Now if only the tv commercials didn't show food and restaurants all night.
I didn't try anything new but made sure that I had what I liked available and I even packed my lunch and ate it at a clients who offered me Moes and Menchies. Of all the times that I have been there for meetings today he offers me lunch. Isn't that humorous?
So all in all good day 1. Thank you Lord for a great day!
I didn't try anything new but made sure that I had what I liked available and I even packed my lunch and ate it at a clients who offered me Moes and Menchies. Of all the times that I have been there for meetings today he offers me lunch. Isn't that humorous?
So all in all good day 1. Thank you Lord for a great day!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Lent starts tomorrow
So Lent starts tomorrow, and I will begin the journey of partaking in the Daniel Fast. A lot of mixed emotions have transpired in the preparation of this coming day. Thankful to Jesus that He had 3 weeks to get me ready to go into this Season. I will hang onto His words to me "I know you can't but I can" as we go day to day through the 40 days of Lent.
I am planning to make regular posts to track progress, post recipes, and share what the Lord is revealing through the obedience of fasting. I know it all won't be easy, pretty, and fun but I will also find a new appreciation for whole foods and hopefully my palate will change for the better. One thing I know this is going to change my life.
So here is to the journey of Lent, walking with Christ day to day in sacrifice and prayer and repentance.
I am planning to make regular posts to track progress, post recipes, and share what the Lord is revealing through the obedience of fasting. I know it all won't be easy, pretty, and fun but I will also find a new appreciation for whole foods and hopefully my palate will change for the better. One thing I know this is going to change my life.
So here is to the journey of Lent, walking with Christ day to day in sacrifice and prayer and repentance.
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