Sisters & Brothers in Christ,
Jesus fasted.
Jesus answered questions about fasting.
Jesus taught about fasting.
And this what Jesus said, Jesus’ thoughts and instructions to us about fasting: “When you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly - Matthew 6:16-18
~ Let Us Pray ~
Lord Jesus,
Sometimes my flesh is so weak!
Forgive me for neglecting the opportunity You have provided for me to seek Your Face more fully and intimately.
I am ashamed that my desire for food is so much stronger than my desire for more of Your Heart.
Even so, I know that I am Your Beloved; that I am a Child of the Most High God, Your Father.
I ask You to teach me to fast in ways that please You…and not in order to impress others with my spirituality.
May my heart be humbled enough to go without that which is essential for life in order to gain a fuller life in Your Presence!
Amen
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