Day 1 Daniel Fast 2012

My goal was to drink 2 liters of water today and I've still got a lot to drink in the next 2 hours before bed! I figured whenever I feel hungry, I'd drink instead of snack between meals. And meals digest pretty fast when they are only fruits, vegetables, and rice! I even got in my usual 3 mile run. So body wise I'm feeling good. But here's a secret...soul-wise, not so good. Why is that? I spent two periods of time with my Bible today and plan to do so again before bed. Like Daniel who prayed three times a day, I find my soul needs that many "meals" a day as well, at least while fasting. So why am I not feeling super spiritual? I'm feeling anything but that as I struggle with emotions like anger, saddness, and disappointment. And really, all those feelings are over nothing, as I know friends and family are going through much worse. It's spiritual warfare, friend. Knowing it doesn't make it any easier. The enemy of our souls is sooo  not happy with me for fasting, let alone trying mobilize a new generation of Christians to get ready for battle. The time for business as usual is over. I've clearly felt the Lord give me that thought repeatedly. Do you feel it too? That the clock is ticking? I want to be ready!