Welcome to Lent. Lent is a period of fasting that runs from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday (before Resurrection Sunday aka Easter). While Lent involves 40 days of fasting, there are actually 46 days between Ash Wednesday and Resurrection Sunday. That is because the 6 Sundays of Lent are not meant to be fasting days; Sundays are for feasting.
The purpose of fasting is to grow closer to God. We give up something, so we can focus on Him more. Lent isn't about denying ourselves to make ourselves miserable. We deny ourselves food, non-essentials, or actions so that we can give more of our time, energy, and money to God.
In the Bible, fasting was almost exclusively about giving up food, but in our culture that shies away from depriving ourselves of anything, fasting from social media and other non-food habits is common.
For this Lent, I am recommending a two-pronged approached.
1. Fasting
A. Fast from non-essential foods. (Essential foods include fruits, vegetables, protein, grains, and dairy).
B. Fast from vices. We will be looking at vices mentioned in Galatians 5:19-23
2. Feasting
A. Feast with a special treat on Sundays. Share your treat with those around you.
B. Feast with virtues. We will be looking at virtues mentioned in Galatians 5:19-23
How will you fast during Lent?
How will you feast on Sundays?
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