Fasting is a spiritual discipline that is commonly used to help us abstain from temporary desires and focus on God. I used it as a student at Fredonia most Saturdays during lunch to spend that extended time with God. Now, I've chosen to start the New Year off with a 10 day fast after completing some shorter ones this year. I believe that by giving Him the first days of the year, He'll honor that sacrifice.
- The Goals:
- Align myself closer to God and His Mission on campus and in my life
- Pray deeply in more extended lengths
- for personal needs (specifically my funding as IV staff, but choose your own)
- for campus (that we would reach more students with God's love, especially artists)
- for the world (in light of the tragedies that have happened in 2017)
- The Plan
- Prayerfully choose what to fast for and for how long
- Please be safe fasting, especially if it's your first one. Read
- Food, electronics, 1 day, 1 meal a day, 3 days, 10 days... all can be options
- Invite others to join you in fasting so there's solidarity in seeking God together.
- Post on the IV Facebook group your stories (joys, insights or struggles) of fasting
- Prayerfully choose what to fast for and for how long
- Results
- Personal and Corporal spiritual growth
- Prayers as action for God
- Who knows what else...
If you're interested, please let me know by messaging Kathryn and I look forward to seeking God together with you as we start the new year with our choices aligned to what He wants.
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