Over the past two weeks I have been doing the Daniel fast with a few squadmates. It has been such a blessing! It is not the first time I have done the Daniel fast. Actually, the last time I did the Daniel fast was when I was deciding to stay in Morocco or do the World Race. Crazy that now I am doing it with people who I will be going on the World Race with.
These past two weeks have been such a growing time for me. God has been showing and teaching me so much. Life can be crazy and busy and it can be hard to take the time to slow down and really focus on God and what He is doing in your life. But doing the Daniel fast has really helped me focus on just that. I have really tried to spend more time reading the Bible and praying. I have started to do a devotional every morning before school. This has been such an amazing experience. I have seen such a change in myself over the past two weeks!
It can be hard to stay away from negativity, especially when things are not always going well at our school but by changing my focus and starting my day off with a devotional and prayer I have really seen my whole day change. I find myself saying the prayer or a portion of the prayer throughout the day. This has helped my whole day transform into something so much better and so positive. The focus has changed from what is wrong with our school to how can I show Gods light and grace even when I do not agree with everything happening.
Psalm 25: 4-5
“Show me your ways Lord, teach me your paths. Lead me in your truth and teach me, for you are the God of my salvation; for you I wail all the day long.”
I want to continue to be focused on God and how he can lead me. I want to continue to be His light and show grace as He has.
It is important to take the time to dive into His word. Taking the time has really showed me how much I can be transformed. As I have read in my devotional this week, spending time reading the Bible daily is the only way to quench your thirst. God promises us love and grace like no one else can. I cannot wait to see how much I can change over this next chapter of my life.
Although I am changing, it is not always easy. One of my biggest fears with signing up for the World Race was fundraising. Not having a home church made me really nervous. But God has a way of reminding me not to worry. Over the past few weeks one verse that constantly has been showing up, either playing over and over again in my mind, or in the book I was reading is:
Proverbs 3:5-6
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths.”
Sometimes it can be so hard to change our focus and worry. Fear can creep in and stay there but this has been God’s little reminder for me to stop worrying. He has this. It is in His plan so He will make it happen. And I believe it. I haven’t been worried. I just have to trust in Him and continue following His calling on my life. He is forever faithful.
