Friday, March 16, 2007
Take it away now
The importance of fasting is something that is relevant to all believers, but is not practiced often enough. The book study on "Soul Feast" that Annemarie has been leading has tweaked some thinking for me. This past week we have been assigned to read the chapter on fasting. Fasting is not just something your parents do, it should be an integral part of our walk with God. Fasting is when one resists something that is an indulgence, such as too much food, TV, spending money, or gossip. When we don't allow our indulgences to control us then that is one less thing to come between yourself and God. While you are fasting your mind and body will long for the forbidden thing, at that time you are reminded of God and the reason you are fasting. Let God fill your desires, we do not live on bread alone, hunger should not master us. If you do not fast regularily, try it for a day this week. Be reminded of the sacrifice Jesus made for you.
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A problem I have is spending too much money. I made $12,000 this year but have nothing to show for it, with the exception of a $4800 car.
Jesus said, "When you fast..." implying that it should be a regular discipline in the believer's life.
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