So here we go, halfway through day 11. Only 10 more days! This fast has definitely been tough. I thought by now I would be in the swing of things, but that’s not the case.
Last night after class, I came home and attempted something other than the black bean burritos I have been eating (whole wheat tortillas, black beans, corn, avocado, freshly squeezed lime juice, and cajun seasoning). I decided to make tofu. Now I’ve had tofu in Miso Soup from Japanese restaurants and I love Tofu Pad Thai from Pei Wei; however, this was different. I decided to throw some on the skillet and cook. It wasn’t bad, but it had no flavor. So I attempted Carribbean Black Beans from Whole Foods. Well, they have no salt which means no flavor. I decided to attempt to make a black bean burrito and just hide their taste by combining the flavors of the vegetables and Cajun seasoning; I realized I have no more tortillas. So I ended up with a half baked potato with sauteed mushrooms and Cajun seasoning. It was fantastic!
No matter how tough this fast is, I know that in the end I will be much stronger. This is discipline that I needed to force myself to do. I am thankful for the strength that God has given me during this time. I have to keep reminding myself that this fast isn’t for me, but it’s for the One that gave his life for me. And no matter how hard this fast may be for me, I can do this with Him.
Normally, I’m not a huge David Crowder fan, but his cd Church Music has opened up my eyes and my heart so much, especially during this fast. One of my favorite songs from this album, and one that really helps remind me why I’m doing this fast, is called Shadows. You need to check it out, but here are the lyrics.
Life is full of light and shadows Oh the joy and oh the sorrow, oh the sorrow And yet will He bring day from night And yet will He bring dark to light When shadows fall on us We will not fear We will remember When darkness falls on us We will not fear We will remember When all seems lost When we’re thrown and we’re tossed We’ll remember the cost We’re resting in the shadow of the cross
