So, I'm kinda tired of talking about me everyday, so I'm gonna ask about you! What are some of the things that are hard for you to let control of? Do you find it easy or hard to be a self-disciplined person? Have you ever tried a fast or Lent before? I'm not asking these to get dirt on you, I'm just genuinely curious! What helped you? What was hard? If you haven't, what's stopping you?
I'm seriously curious about how different people respond to the same, or at least similar, circumstances. All of you know James and I are doing this fast together. He doesn't cheat. He's not even tempted to. It irritates the heck out of me! He's content eating 6+ pieces of fruit a day (GAG!!!!) as well as things that don't even look appetizing. I really don't think this is a struggle for him. What he struggles with, I'm not even tempted by nor do I miss. (and just in case you're wondering what that is, you'll have to ask him. this blog's about me, not my hubby's dirt)! He not only eats perfectly, he can exercise while he does it. Everyone asks me if I enjoy all the energy I have on my "vegan" diet. And I'm still wondering, "what energy?" Besides my stomach hurting horribly every few days and my cravings for things I can't have, I have noticed nothing in my physical health or appearance on this diet. In fact, I've actually been more uncomfortable. I'm freezing all the time, and my joints hurt like crazy! Apparently the same favor God had on Daniel is not on me with this juncture. That's okay, really!. I'm just curious. I know God has His purposes, and I truly believe what I will notice at the end of all this won't necessarily be a physical change, but an emotional and spiritual one. I just pray that it's lasting.
Tomorrow I get to prepare for Sabbath! And we have some fun plans for the weekend, including a date night and a wedding! What better way to celebrate a Sabbath than with a wedding?! Because of how much I've wanted to quit this whole thing this week, I think I'm even more excited to celebrate the freedom I have in Christ! I have more thoughts, particularly on contentment, but I'm gonna save them for tomorrow b/c I'm sleepy, and I wanna make sure I have something to talk about tomorrow night! May the Lord bless you and keep you! May the Lord make His face to shine upon you, and give you peace! Goodnight!
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