It was a blessing to come together with you this morning, engage with our Heavenly Father, and hear from Danny as he taught us about the practice of fasting. When we talk about fasting as a spiritual practice, it is abstaining from all food for a period of time, not as an end to make us more holy, but as a means to make room for the holiness of God to settle on our bodies. When we fast, four things are happening in our bodies.
Fasting has long been considered one of the most powerful disciplines to free our body and soul from the chains of sin and the prison of shame. Fasting can be seen throughout the Old Testament and is mentioned more than 30 times in the New Testament. If we needed any more evidence as to why we should fast, we have it. Our Savior modeled this practice for us.
To get practical, Danny provided steps as to how we can step into this spiritual practice.
Start small. Put your body into a state of discomfort and use that discomfort to propel you into connection with God
When you feel hungry – Pray. The prayer card made available last week can be used to get started.
Do this in community. Fast with your spouse, significant other, friends, or community group.
A fasting card was provided to help guide you through different options to integrate this practice into your life. For those who were unable to attend in person, a card will be available in the chapel lobby next Sunday, and we invite you to take one. You can also access a digital version at calvarylg.com/transform.
When we actively deny the way of the world, the desires of the flesh, and focus those desires toward God we are entering into a deeper holistic experience with God through his Spirit, and it’s in those spaces that transformation happens.
POWERED BY BLUBRRY
