I was hoping to be led into 40 days of water-only fasting unto the LORD, but the overwhelmingly strong desire to eat over about 3 strait days had become unshakeable and persisted through every means of prayer i know. I believe thus that the leading for 40 was not there in this instance, whatever the reason may have been.
But i really am delighted to have fasted the 18 days unto the LORD and i know that there will be great blessing in it, blessings which i normally begin to see in the days after the breaking of the fast. Looking forward to seeing what all of this looks like. More than anything, i prayed that my love for the Lord would continue to deepen immensely.
Many blessings to all and thank you everybody for your kind words and prayers.