A Different Approach to Fasting During Lent

Article by Elsie Yeo

Fasts have a tendency to be oriented towards things like giving up food or television. However, there are other creative ways we can welcome Jesus' healing touch during Lent.

Here are some suggestions you may want to consider:

1. Fast from Anger and Hatred
Give your loved ones an extra dose of love each day.

2. Fast from Judging Others
Before making any judgments, recall how Jesus overlooks your faults.

3. Fast from Discouragement
Hold on to Jesus' promise that He has a perfect plan for your life.

4. Fast from Complaining
When you find yourself about to complain, close your eyers and recall some of the little moments of joy Jesus has given you.

5. Fast from Resentment and Bitterness
Work on forgiving those who may have hurt you.

6. Fast from Spending Too Much Money
Try to reduce spending by 10% and give those savings to the needy.


GOD BLESS!