After the Fact

People have been asking me how my fast went and what I've learned. I figured I'd just do a post and answer the questions.

Overall, I'd say it went pretty well. I cannot believe I ACTUALLY went five days without eating food. It started off 'easy', but as the days went on it became more difficult. The nights were probably the hardest. Laying in bed, tired and wanting to go to sleep....but so hungry! It was a real battle in my mind. Pray....hunger......pray.....hunger....until I'd fall asleep.....then I'd wake up in an hour or two and start again.....pray.....hunger.....pray......

Things I learned?

• Eating is such a habit.....a lot of times I don't 'think' about it.....I just do it. I had to be careful of that. 
• It's hard to concentrate when you're hungry.
• Next time, I'll have more of a 'plan'--specific verses and requests written down.
• I am not very patient when I'm hungry.....I'll need verses for that next time as well!
• Apparently, you are not supposed to 'tell' people when you are fasting. I'm not sure about prayer fasting though....I like for people to tell me their prayer requests, that way I can pray more specifically. Plus, I'm not doing it for a 'reward'.....or maybe the 'reward' would be prayer answers? I'll have to get back to you on that one.
• Next time I fast-I will NOT tell anyone....unless they ask.....
• I like to pray for people.....so whether I'm fasting or not, feel free to send your requests on over and I will pray.

Here is a verse I found

Matthew 6:16-18

    ¹⁶ “When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. ¹⁷ But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, ¹⁸ so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.