The last day of the fast is here, as well as the last day I have off. Bittersweet moment, I suppose. In any case, this feels like the ride through Paris of the Tour de France (without the champaign); victory is sure, and we’re already doling out our high-fives and words of affirmation.

While I didn’t stick out the true Daniel fast, I did give up coffee, meat, and beer, three things that made up a big part of my lifestyle. Not easy for me, but by God’s grace I made it through!

As our last dinner, we made cabbage soup and fried cabbage, a true poor man’s meal. The fast ends at midnight, so Darling Pearl and I are planning to stay up to toast a light beer and eat some fried chicken! Definitely looking forward to that!

God, thanks for sustaining us. Keep us mindful of the things we learned over the past 3 weeks, and please continue to hear our requests. All the glory to You, Abba! Amen.