Today has been quite calm.  I worked around my house, getting all the necessary chores done.  I even cooked a meal for my family with dessert.  It wasn't difficult at all, I just had to watch myself as I am so used to tasting as I cook.  No tasting today... and the family said the meal was delicious!

My body seems as though it is becoming accustomed to the fast.  I've not had any hunger pangs today.  My energy was up.  I slept quite well the night before.  I've been working on keeping myself hydrated. If anyone decides to take on any length of extended fasting, I can't emphasis enough how important it is to drink lots of water!

I've had a few people ask if I am expecting some kind of awe-inspiring supernatural event to take place.

No, I don't.

That's not to say it won't happen, but living this life as a child of God is amazing as it is!  I didn't decide to take this journey to have some sort of new age experience.  I've done this to create a level of discipline in my life, to draw closer to God in a greater capacity than ever before in my life, and to become more dependent upon Him.

Just five days in, and I can say I have most assuredly experienced that.

Today is a landmark for me.  I have completed three 5-day fasts in my life in years past.  Today marks my fourth, and I am moving into new territory as I see day six and beyond.  I am eager to experience the days ahead and to see what God has in store!