An unsurprise party, and day 7 of the fast

An unsurprise party
Last night I went to a "surprise" birthday party for my friend who came in from out of town. Except it wasn't really a surprise because his wife had to tell him about it to convince him to come down this weekend, since the weather in Colorado had been pretty bad and his wife had been sick. It was cool to hang out with friends I hadn't seen in a while. I love those guys (and gals).

Day 7 of the fast
Today is the seventh day of the fast. I'm a little unmotivated to continue it right now, if you want to know the truth. I just don't feel like I'm meeting the goals I set forth when I began the fast. I know that I shouldn't rely on feelings, since the heart is wicked and deceitful above all things (Jeremiah 17:9), but I just feel kind of "blah".

I think I need to remember that this fast is based not on what I want, but on what God wants. I will trust in Him that He will accomplish what He wants to accomplish through it. This may or may not coincide with what I think I need, or even what I want. (It's just like if you have a kid, and your kid really wants to put his or her hand on the birthday candle while it's still lit, but as a parent you know this will hurt the child so you don't let them do it. Often, we really want something or think we need it, but God, in His infinite wisdom and love, tells us "No.")

I need to remember it's all in God's hands, not mine. Jesus Christ is the author and finisher of our faith (Hebrews 12:2).