I really, really love dessert. I am the type of person who feels the need for some form of chocolate or sweetness numerous times throughout the day. My meal seriously does not feel complete without it.
But…I am giving it up.
I am fasting sweets until I reach $6,000 in support. This is the amount I need to have raised before I can actually leave for the race. I have trouble trusting God with this task and I know that cutting out something that I bank on (I know it sounds funny, but I literally do not think I go a day without eating something sweet), will force me to talk to Jesus, read my bible and give my daily anxieties to Him. It is so easy for me to build up uncertainties, not acknowledging them during my day, until they explode and leave me feeling empty. I know that giving up my comfort of chocolate, cookies and ice cream will help me to daily recognize these emotions and healthily work through them.
While I am purging myself of, while tasty, rather harmful foods physically, it is my emotions that I believe will be most affected by this fast. I am going to work to daily remove my doubts, my insecurities and my anxieties, replacing these feelings with trust, confidence and excitement.
I have $4,300 raised so far, and I am so completely thankful and in awe of the people who have generously given their resources. It really means so much to me! I pray that this fast will only make me more aware of the dependence I have on God and the awesome way He provides in unexpected ways.
Love you all!
Side note: If you are one of my roommates, please keep me accountable to this and don’t tease me with your cookies (Roberta) J.
