A Thought for Lent Fasting and Feasting Fast from judging others; feast on Christ living in them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on God’s healing power. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on patience. Fast from pessimism; feast on joy. Fast from worry; feast on trust. Fast from guilt; feast on freedom. Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. Fast from negativity; feast on affirmation. Fast from stress; feast on self-care. Fast from anxiety and fear; feast on faith. Fast from hostility; feast on peace. Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. Fast from apathy; feast on enthusiasm. Fast from gossip; feats on spreading good news. Fast from words that wound; feast on words that heal. Fast from talking; feast on listening. Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire. Fast from problems that overwhelm us; feast on prayer. Fast from everything that separates us from God; feast on everything that draws us to God. (Adapted from a prayer by William Arthur Ward. 1921 – 1994)
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