Howdy y’all!!
Phew, those few words are like a deep breath. I really do not know where to begin. Lately, I’ve been grappling with my eating habits—binge eating, secret eating, emotional eating—patterns that have left me feeling convicted and seeking God’s intervention. Despite my attempts with fad diets and restrictive eating, what I crave now is not more conviction but transformation.
A friend mentioned Wendy Speake’s book, “The 40-Day Sugar Fast,” and it piqued my interest. My husband and I tried it once before, but we fell short after just a week. Here I am again, with a heavy heart and a deep longing for God. This blog, I hope, will serve as a space to journal my prayers and thoughts during the fast, and to hold myself accountable.
The first few pages of Speake’s book overflow with profound truths, and I’m eager to embark on this journey. My goal, echoing Asheritah in the foreword, is not just to shrink my thighs or flatten my stomach, but to find my ultimate reward in Jesus. He is enough. I’m inviting the Lord to awaken in me a hunger for Him. “He satisfies the longing soul, and the hungry soul he fills with good things” (Psalm 107:9).
I can’t shake off the recent binges flashing through my mind. Food has become both a source of comfort and distraction. If I’m watching TV without a snack, it feels like something is missing. When stress or loneliness hits, my mind automatically turns to what’s in the fridge or pantry. I share this not to invite condemnation or shame but to live authentically. Food is a real struggle for me, and I want to bring it into the light. “Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective” (James 5:16). I invite you to join me in this 40-day Sugar Fast, to experience spiritual transformation and to see Christ as our only sustenance.
Heavenly Father,
I need You. Help me to desire more of You. Help me to seek You and turn to the living Bread rather than literal bread.
In Jesus’ name, Amen.