Aha!
 
The 30-day fasting and prayer challenge was such a blessing for our family.  We decided to fast from having sweets and eating out.  We were amazed at the opportunities those choices presented us to talk about the fast and our faith with others.  Even our kids were able to share with their friends at the little daycare/preschool they attend.  The teachers there often use candy/suckers to bribe the kids or reward the kids for doing what they are asked.  Well, one day during circle time they got their suckers and Brady told his teacher as well as the entire class that he was going to have to put his up and hold it till the end of our 30 days because we were fasting.  He then proceeded to ask the kids if they knew what fasting meant?  He went on to tell them that it was “not having” something and when you “don’t have” that thing that you say a prayer to God about it.  Whoa!  This little guy is only 5 and has such a heart for the Lord and the Lord is shining through him.  We were so touched by God’s amazing love. 
 Our little Keely  also shared the fast with her friends at school.  They were having marshmallows for snack one day and she told her teacher that she was fasting so she could not have a marshmallow, but that she would sure like a cookie!!!  Ha Ha.  She is 3!  God is working on her too!!  :)  
Scott and I had many opportunities to talk with our colleagues as a result of not eating out.  We were able to share our faith in ways and with people we would have never imagined.  We had been praying for God to reveal himself to us and to bring us closer to Him and to show us ways to grow in our faith before Hank brought this challenge to us….we believe this time was certainly a divine appointment for us.  It was not all easy and Satan was certainly trying to tear us down, but our God is good and faithful and carried us through.  We grew closer to him and closer as a family. 
 I kept thinking there would be a big “aha” moment at some point, but God showed me on the 29th day that it wasn’t about a big “aha”, it was about a daily relationship with Him.  It was about his faithfulness, his love and his goodness that he gives us for free if we just take it.  It was about putting our trust in him and relying on him daily to fill us up and get us through.  He is there for the big and the small……we just have to give it to him.  We would like to thank Hank and our church leadership for this opportunity and for their vision and their passion.  We are honored to call BSFBC our church home. 
 
Marcy and Scott Price    
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