What does Jesus really say about fasting? But REALLY, how does fasting apply to us today? Not many of us fast, but all of us go through painful situations like mourning loss and confronting our own sin. Jesus is strongly reminding us to sit with God in those painful situations of suffering. That allows God to work on our hearts, mold us, and give us hope for the future, even when the present looks bleak. Fasting is commonly used in the Bible to do just that: remove distractions so we can focus on the painful situations with God by our side, sitting with us and helping us.
Challenge: replace a distraction with time with God. Maybe you replace 30 minutes on social media with 30 minutes reading the Bible. Or maybe instead of a hour-long TV episode, you listen to an hour of worship music. Even if you’re not suffering right now, it’s helpful to be in the habit of giving God control over your time and your life.
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