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Tag Archives: Lent
Simply Fast
Joel 2:12 (ERV) This is the Lord’s message: “Now come back to me with all your heart. Cry and mourn, and don’t eat anything! Show that you are sad for doing wrong.” Don’t fast half-heartedly, by rote, out of duty … Continue reading
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Tagged fasting, JOel 2:12, K.I.S.S., Lent, short and simple
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How the Fast Works
Ezra 8:23 So we fasted and petitioned our God about this, and he answered our prayer. Fasting isn’t some magical method to get God to do what you want. It tunes your ears to hear His plan.
What the Fast Does
It’s not what we give up. It’s what we go after. “Prayer is reaching out and after the unseen; fasting, letting go of all that is seen and temporal. Fasting helps express, deepens, confirms the resolution that … Continue reading
Let the Fast Begin
Lent starts this Wednesday–40 days (not counting Sundays) before Easter. A season of preparation. A time of prayer and fasting. Yes, fasting. What do you know about fasting? No food Sacrifice Not for me Fasting is less about giving something … Continue reading
Less Woe
It’s Fat Tuesday, the day of over-indulgence before Lent’s 40 days of preparation and sacrifice begin. Amos 6:4-6 (MSG) Woe to those who live only for today . . . Woe to the playboys, the playgirls, who think life is … Continue reading
Less for Lent
Lent begins this Wednesday, March 6, and ends on April 20, the Saturday before Easter. It’s a time of preparation and sacrifice, reflecting the preparation and sacrifice of Christ’s 40 days in the wilderness. Will you be giving up … Continue reading
Sacrifice of Prayer
It’s Lent. Lots of people give up something for Lent. Some people do something extra during these days leading to Easter. This year, let your stealth prayers (your random acts of prayer) be your Lenten sacrifice.
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Prayer and Fasting
“Fasting is abstaining from anything that hinders prayer.” Andrew Bonar, (1810-1892) He’s right. If it hinders prayer, you’re better off without it.
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Tagged Andrew Bonar, Lent, prayer and fasting
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