This Sunday we kick off a brand new message called Holy Habits, Wholly Living. It is about the spiritual habits (disciplines) that help us listen to God and connect with him in a deeper way. In one week, we will be entering into the holy season of Lent. Lent is a time of reflection and repentance. It is a time for us to listen to the voice of God. So it is an appropriate time to begin this new message series. (Ash Wednesday Worship will be hosted at Lord of Life on Wednesday, February 25)
The first message in this series will be a message on fasting. Fasting is not a discipline that we often talk about or practice. We live in a culture that encourages us to indulge ourselves and to never deprive ourselves of anything our heart desires. So fasting is incredibly counter-culture experience that many of us have failed to practice.
But Jesus tells us in Matthew 6:16, "When you fast . . ." He didn't say if you fast. He said when you fast. Jesus expected his followers to engage in this practice of fasting. It was not optional. He knew that it is as important for the spiritual growth of his followers as prayer, worship, and Bible study.
So I want to invite you to come on Sunday and learn about this ancient discipline of fasting. During this time, I will also challenge us as a church to engage in a Lenten fast in anticipation of spiritual breakthrough and revival.
It may be something new to many of you that you have never done before. But I am confident you will discover a blessing. I pray you will discover fasting is not so much about what you give up, but about what you gain and are able to give to God. You will be surprised.
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