focusing

Recently, I met with two wise and Godly women who speak volumes into my life on a regular basis.  I am quite certain they do not know how much impact they have on me.  We were talking over breakfast about our families, and I mentioned some of the burdens I have been carrying regarding my family over the past couple of months.  I explained to them that I was not hearing from the Lord on these matters, and that I was frustrated because I have been asking Him to guide me....and....nothing.  Very matter-of-factly, one of them tells me I must fast.  Huh?  I have known people who fast, and I have read a great deal about fasting, but I have never done it myself.  I have really never felt a great calling to do so either.  So, for the past week since the ladies and I met, I have been praying further...the same prayer asking for guidance.  Still nothing.  Still frustrated.  BUT...I have been further burdened to fast.  Tomorrow starts day 1.  Since I am new to this, I will not be doing the no food or drink fast (which is quite dangerous anyway), but instead, I will be eating only fruit and drinking water.  The purpose is to gain clarity and focus so that I can love my family on purpose and be all that I am intended to be.  In addition, I desire to be in intentional prayer for each member of my family.  I am anxious.  What if I do this, and I hear nothing still?  I will be here in a day or two to post an update.

Lord, take away my fear and give me a spirit of peace and understanding.