This lenten season, some at North are fasting. It is not too late for you to join with us to explore this ancient spiritual disciple that offers endless possibilities to connect with God. Below is a fast fact sheet for your consideration.
Fasting Fast Facts
This fasting is not:
A way to begin a new diet, or a bodily detox
A way to align ourselves with starving children or other social justice issues
This Fast is:
A way to join millions of others who have gone before us in participating in this spiritual disciple. All the major world faiths, our Hebrew Scriptures, and Jesus called for or practiced fasting. Even our early US presidents, Washington, Adams, and Jefferson called our nation to fast. Fasting is not a new age phenomena.
A way to slow down to listen. The hunger pangs can facilitate intentional listening. Some possibilities for you are:
a needed direction,
clarification,
affirmation,
healing through forgiveness,
affirming God’s love for you, and many others.
Be open to the endless possibilities that God has in mind for you. It may be different than what you expect or desire.