40days : Tell Your Story

Karen June 13, 2008 | 9:55 am

I am on day 11 of a 40 day fast. I am fasting all food and only allowing myself 2-3 cups of juice a day. God had to really convince me this was His will before I ever began. I have fasted many times before but never this long. I have to admit this is very difficult for me because even after this many days the hunger is still there and is really strong at night. At times I have actually cried because it was such a battle not to give into the hunger. I have felt so much closer to God though and hear His voice so much clearer. Still it is hard for me. I think it’s because food has always been a crutch for me and I’ve been an emotional eater. Anyway, I pray I will be able to make it to the end. I have really had to pray for strength. I keep quoting what Jesus replied to satan. “Man shall not live by bread alone but by every word which proceeds out of the mouth of God.”