Wednesday, April 19, 2000

15 Great Ways to Fast During Lent

In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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15 Great Ways to Fast During Lent

Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family that extra dose of love.

Fast from division. Strive to be at peace in unity with everyone.

Fast from judging others. Before making judgments, remember how Jesus overlooks our faults.

Fast from low self-esteem, pessimism, and negativity. Decide to take a positive outlook on life.

Fast from discouragement.  Lets hope in God for all that we do.

Fast from personal anxiety, fear, and worry. Jesus is watching over our lives. Put your trust in him.

Fast from lethargy. Approach life with enthusiasm.

Fast from the problems that overwhelm your life and wear you down - pray, ask Jesus for help, and let the problems go for now.

Fast from complaining; when you are about to complain, remember to appreciate all the moments of joy.

Fast from too much self-concern. Put yourself in other people's shoes.

Fast from any resentments or bitterness. Forgive those who have hurt your life.

Fast from conversations that are negative or filled with gossip. Encourage one another.

Fast from spending too much money. Reduce your spending by 10 percent and have your family give the savings to the poor.

Fast from too much of the world. In Lent, try to give extra time to Jesus.

Fast from cooking, grocery shopping, and the dishes. This one is reserved for the Second Coming of Jesus.  



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In the "New Covenant" made by our Creator God with humanity, as reported in Jeremiah 31:31-34, every human being can know God from within - because the Holy Spirit is revealing our Creator to all who are willing to know the Lord and trust in Him. We can still help each other along the way; so may you be pleased to find here a variety of helps to the life of faith in God through Jesus Christ. G.S.

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