This year we have started out with the Daniel 21 day modified fast. I have taken time away from social networks (hmm is blogging considered a social network... oops...) as well as fasting from certain foods. We are on day 5. So far we are pressing forward. Any time one chooses to make an intentional effort to draw closer to God, there is an understood spiritual battle that will occur. Not to mention, we are depriving our bodies of all they are used to having... like... chocolate :) I have enjoyed the extra time in the Bible and reading 2 different books. I've spent more time in the kitchen which is a challenge but... that's what it's about, sacrifice and being intentional. Last night I made spaghetti squash with quinoa "meatballs". I can't say it was our favorite but one thing we've decided is this is not a time for amazing food. It's a time to be fed and be thankful. Our focus is drawing closer to God. One of my favorite memories so far has been Jeffrey eating "sawdust" as Micah called it. I attempted to make him granola bars out of food we can eat. I consider myself to have a pretty tough tongue/stomach and I couldn't swallow these things. Jeffrey somehow ate them :) This last batch I used a simple syrup made from dates which helped a ton. As they are not like our regular bars, they are definitely edible. It's been a learning time, a humbling time. A time time to focus and recharge.
Happy New Year!
