Day Two

Reading List: The Revolutionary Communicator
John chapters 1-2

Alright, I am head long into day two. Feeling pretty good. Of course I am feeling the hunger. It has been about 45 hours since I have had anything to eat, but it isn't so bad. I haven't had any major pains, just some grumbles.

Yesterday I managed to force down two full 32 oz. bottles of water. I am already through my first for today. Usually I could drink water all day, but it is more of a challenge when there isn't food accompanying it.

I pretty much crashed last night. I skipped my normal Sunday afternoon nap hoping that I could go to sleep early and avoid the temptation of the kitchen. Yeah, it worked.

Last night I was praying and reading my Bible while the worship team sang. I came across a scripture that inspired me. Isaiah 58 refers to a fast as a time for man to afflict his soul. AFFLICT HIS SOUL! That is intense. Most people who know me, know that I love Rocky! Stallone is one bad son of a gun in all six of the movies. I would say some of the training he does in those movies may fall into the category of afflicting his soul. He seems to almost enjoy the pain. I am purposing to go after this fast in the same fashion. Bring on the hurt. Don't get me wrong, I am not some sick sort of masochist, rather I just desire the pay off from 'afflicting my soul' to the fullest extent that I can. My buddy always used to tell me. "Success is your willingness to bear pain!" So bring it on. With every grumble of my stomach I am reminded that, as Jesus once quoted, "Man does not live on bread alone, but on every word that proceeds from the mouth of God."

If you are on this journey with me. Be encouraged, you can make it. Stay strong and capitalize on this time you have with God!