Fasting

It is a New Year and the New Year was introduced to our family with ups and downs. I am grateful for the opportunity to pursue a passion of mine, mammography and our family witness the first steps in reuniting Michael with his sons. Kristina and Kathleen are gaining more clarity on their future choices and I see the Holy Spirit's convictions on those choices. During this time I have struggled with my health. With every blessing their is an attack that seems to take the sweet pleasure away from those blessings. This could only be the work of the enemy. I have spent one day a week if not more seeking medical help for my illnesses only to be turned away with no resolve. All these efforts were fruitless since our battles are not with the doctors. These battles are with the enemy. I will not find the answer to my health issues with a doctor. It is time for healing. It is time for intersession. I believe seeking God through fasting and blocking out my physical and emotional needs is the way to answer these prayers. I have never fasted before and the thought provokes so many questions? What about my health? What about my meds? Do I have time? Again all doubts of the enemy. I have been in bondage to this illness, my meds, my weight and my fears long enough. I need to be free from those chains so I can seek out God more intimately and personally.

First to decide what type of fasting and how long, then start the process of preparing. At first thought I am leaning to a week fasting with water and juice, but these steps need more prayer. I have spent today gather information and reading and now I need to spend time in prayer to be sure God is leading me to fast and how.