Halfway home! My stomach is officially grumbling about this fast now. As I was reading through the story of Jesus fasting for 40 days and 40 nights, one phrase jumped out at me this time, from Matthew 4:2, "he [Jesus] was hungry." For those of you fasting right now, Jesus knows exactly how you feel, and so do the rest of us. Stick it out. Continue in prayer, and ask for strength. A prayer:

God of the hungry, Shelter of the homeless, we are in need of your mercy. We ask your blessing on children everywhere who are in danger today. Bless all who are hungry and homeless, all who suffer from injustice. Provide them with the food they need; shelter them in the warmth of your love, and safeguard them from the evil that rages around them. Turn our eyes and hearts to their needs. Give us courage to act for their good. We ask this, relying on your compassion and confident of your love. Amen.