Charles Dickens opens A Tale of Two Cities with the stark words, “It was the best of times, it was the worst of times . . .” I can so easily relate to that contrast when my memory races back to the winter of 2007. For most people, the coming recession hadn’t yet made its debut in their lives. However, for small business owners connected with real estate, the pain was coming on strong. Financial experts called the changes a correction since their formula for a recession hadn’t been met. That wasn’t the case with me. My real estate investing business was hemorrhaging. Bank loan funds had frozen, so buyers weren’t able to purchase our properties. Yet, the business expenses still required payment.

About the Author Susan Gregory (“the Daniel Fast Blogger”) regularly corresponds with thousands of men and women who are seeking God through the spiritual discipline of prayer and fasting. Since the launch of her website in December 2007, it has received nearly 14 million visits, and Susan’s work has taken her to more than 35 countries around the world. She has a passion to help followers of Jesus Christ from all cultures integrate their faith into every part of their lives. She is the author of Out of the Rat Race, The Daniel Cure (with Richard J. Bloomer, PhD), The Daniel Fast, The Daniel Fast for Weight Loss, and The Daniel Fast for Financial Breakthrough. A mother and grandmother, Susan lives in a small college town in central Washington. Visit her at www.daniel-fast.com.