Fasting:

Fasting has been, by far, the toughest topic we’ve covered. As a culture, many of us do not fully understand what it is; myself included. When Mike spoke on it in The Rock on Sunday, he had a lot to say about what fasting is and is not. For example, it’s not just not eating. Someone said it well, it’s going without something for an indefinite amount of time, and while you’re hungry or longing for that, you re-direct your attention to God. Instead of longing for food, long for him.

As Americans, we really don’t experience this Spiritual Discipline very much. It’s not something we really know. Why not get to know it, do some research, experience and try it. However, as it says in Matthew 6:

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”

So, if you choose to get praise from others, seek it. It will be given, but that’s all you will receive. God has more planned for you, embrace that instead.

Fasting may be something that really brings you closer to God, it may not. But I’d say it’s worth a chance. Start small, maybe you won’t drink soda for a week, or rather than playing video games, try to read the bible. Just a thought…