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First Monday Fast FAQ |
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Who is this
for? When this began in
06, it was for anyone. We
have recently changed our focus to our youthworker leadership.
However, we would love for anyone to join us! How do I get started? Just email me
(Lisle) if you are interested and I will send you a list of things to
pray for before the first Monday.
Why fast? Below are some
phrases and thoughts that will help us remember why we fast as
followers of Christ. Fasting is
Christian and is expected by those who are followers of Christ.
(Matthew 9:14-17) Fasting defined
“A Christian’s voluntary abstinence from food for spiritual purposes”
(Donald Whitney). Our fasting is
about hungering more for the fullness of God and wanting more of
Christ. Fasting is simply
feasting on Jesus. We do not fast to
get something from Him but to get more of Him – God is what we
need and want not His gifts! Fasting is not a no
to the goodness of God or God’s provision, but a time to focus on the
Giver rather than the gift. Fasting reveals
what controls us
(Richard Foster). We fast to. .
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Say we hunger for God more than His gifts. Key passages: Examples of
fasting: What do you
fast from? In scripture when
it refers to fasting it normally refers to fasting from food.
We recognize that fasting from food is impossible for some of you
because of health concerns or your current physical activity.
Below, you will find some other ideas about what you can fast
from so that you can still participate with us. Types of fast (from Donald Whitney): Partial
– limit on your diet but not
abstention from all food. Absolute
– the avoidance of all food and liquid, even water.
What else can I fast
from:
Whatever you
believe has a controlling factor in your life, this could be an
element that you fast from.
Bottom line. .
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