I cannot express enough what a challenge this truly is.  While I see this as a true call at this point in my life, there is no denying the sacrifice involved.

Today was a bottom to top day.  I did not sleep well at all.  I had crazy dreams the entire night.  I was up and down, and tossed and turned.

Physically, I woke up very thirsty, and very hungry.  I kept myself busy throughout the day to keep my mind off the discomfort.  My wife was a bit worried about me, but I assured her if I felt like I was hurting myself, I would end the fast immediately.

By lunchtime, I felt better.  I even sat at the table as my family had their meal.  I had a bottled water, and we had some great conversation.

Later in the day I took my kids to watch a movie.  As I entered the theater, the smell of hot buttered popcorn was almost enough to send me over the edge!  I thought perhaps I had made a mistake by walking through those doors.  It was a bit discouraging.

Later, as we watched the movie, a little animated fish (in the movie of course) reminded me as she sang, "Just keep swimming.  Just keep swimming.  Just keep swimming, swimming swimming!"

And so I swim.

My day was topped off with nearly three hours of reading God's Word and prayer.  My prayer time was amazing this night.  As if any time isn't, but I really did have a great time communing with God tonight.  I feel confident that He will guide me to the end of this.  I was moved as I sat for a time and listened and could feel Him speak to my spirit.  I feel so honored to be able to sit in His presence.

God is good!

By the end of the day my body feels comfortable, and my spirit feels renewed.  I am looking forward to the days ahead.