Day 1

I have felt God challenging me to fast for my husband and our marriage. I bought the book "Fasting" by Jentezen Franklin and it is a great resource and encouragment. I have fasted two other days prior to this and I just feel like there is a lot to be seen and heard yet from God on behalf of my husband and our marriage. I am nearly half way through the book and I have decided to start a new fast today. I was unsettled at how long I should fast though. Three days? Forty days? I just couldn't decied. I went to Jentezen's website and they have a great resource page on their site for a 21-day fast. Here is what is said for day 1:

Day 1: Getting Started
Fasting brings one into a deeper, more intimate, and powerful relationship with the LORD. When you eliminate food from your diet for a number of days, your spirit becomes uncluttered by the things of this world and amazingly sensitive to things of God and HIS kingdom.
"As the deer pants for the water brooksSo my soul pants for you, O God.My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.When shall I come and appear before God?My tears have been my food day and night,While they continually say to me,"'Where is your God?'"-King David [Psalm 42:1-3 NKJV]
On your first day of fasting, remember:
1. Drink lots of water
2. Keep your focus and avoid temptation
3. Remember your fast and its purpose
4. Get with an accountability partner or group
Physical Effects:
1. Hunger pangs and cravings
Today's Quote:
"Jesus, while being a very public figure, was actually a very private person. You do not see Him praying in public nearly as much as you see Him praying in private. If fact, our Savior was so committed to prayer that He would often pray for hours on end, even all through the night. He seemed to crave intimate moments alone with His father in heaven."
Jentezen Franklin
Keep a journal as you go through this experience. Every day you will be provided with a few questions to guide you with your thought process. Here are a few questions to help get you started.
Thoughts for your Journal:
1. What are your own personal reasons for fasting? - My husband and my marriage! I need a miraculous touch in this area of my life. I need God to move mightly on behalf of me and my husband. I need my marriage restored! I need my husband to find God again and for the adultourous spirit to break immediately!
2. Do you desire sensitivity to the things of God? - YES! I need God in my life and I want God in my life. I want to hear what he has to say to me and to know what he wants for my life! I feel hungry to read his word and to hear what he has for me and to have wisdom. God, I need you now more than I ever have or wanted. Help me to hear your voice and to be open to your movement.