Prayer & Fasting

The serious financial state of the Saginaw Rescue Mission prompted the staff to hold a day of prayer and fasting today. Since I had made plans to have lunch with Marilyn, I decided I would give up all sweets and desserts instead of all food. For someone who is accustomed to starting the day with a cookie or candy and continuing sugar consumption throughout the day, I am feeling pretty deprived. Several times I was tempted to get into "the drawer." And usually when Marilyn and I go to Wally's Sandwich Shop, we make sure that we leave room for a piece of pie, but not today. I guess I can live without sweets...for awhile. Tomorrow I'm baking a zucchini chocolate cake to take to work in celebration of our day of prayer and fasting...it was my boss' idea.