Bridges to Light

On Monday morning,  I felt in my spirit that it was time to fast and draw closer to God.   I’ve struggled on and off with mental fog and depression for about 5 months, so I brought to God and asked Him to heal it.  I’ve always read about it and heard others talk about it, but I waited until I felt God laying it in my heart.  Trust me, He had to lay it on my heart MANY times, because I love food, but we have a very loving and patient God.  So, I finally decided on a Monday morning after my conversation with God that I would do a 3 day fast. 

Fasts can be different for everyone.   In my case, I promised God I’d stay off of certain social media and I’d not eat food for 3 days.  I sustained my body on electrolytes and 3 liquid protein shakes a day and bone broth in the evening – totaling less than 500 calories altogether. But, nothing solid.  This was my first time, and next time, I may try to go without the shakes, but I felt like God would know I was giving up things I liked to draw closer to Him – the One I love. 

Day 1 was a little rough, because I  am just accustomed to eating.  But, I put my faith in God.  Day 2 was a little better, but by mid-day, I found myself very emotional and pouring my heart out to God, asking Him to heal the mental and emotional fog I’d been in for months, asking Him to be near me, seeking only Him.  By the end if Day 2, I realized that I’d been more focused on my walk with God than on my need for food.  Day 3 was the same.  I had more mental clarity, but I had something coming up that required my time and energy on a situation I didn’t feel like I was ready to focus on yet.  But, this voice in my head lovingly said, “Just give it a try.”  I had also been concerned about whether my spouse in spirit would continue my walk with me or if I would walk solo alongside God.  Two hours later, the situation turned out way better than expected and just as I feel this shift of happiness start to happen inside of me, I get an email notification.   It was spam, but the headline read “This Journey Was Never Meant to be Solo.”  I am sharing a photo of that email here, because this is how God works.  Draw close to God.   Seek Him with all of your heart and soul and ask Him a question.  He will respond to you in amazing ways!  Just like He did with me. This morning, as I’m driving to the pond, my special meeting place with God, Jesus, Holy Spirit and Solace, I get behind a truck.  At first, I couldn’t believe my eyes.  I took a picture so I could share it here.  It was our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on the cross and a caption that read, “Whatever you eat or drink or whatever you do, do everything for the glory of God. 1 Corinthians 10:31”. 

There is a language in this world that belongs only to our Father, the One True God and if we give ourselves to Him completely,  He will speak to us in the most magical ways.  Have you considered giving your heart back to God?  There’s no time like this very moment.  He’s waiting with open arms and the most forgiving and loving heart.

Thank You, God. I love You.

All Our Love,
A & E
(April & Evan — guided by Solace, held by Grace)