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A Different Approach to Fasting...

A Different Approach to Fasting.... Fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up food or television. But there are many other creative

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Page 1: A Different Approach to Fasting.... Fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up food or television. But there are many other creative

A Different Approach to Fasting...

Page 2: A Different Approach to Fasting.... Fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up food or television. But there are many other creative

Fasts have a tendency to be oriented toward things like giving up

foodor television. But there

are many other creative ways we can

welcomeJesus' healing touch.

Here are suggestions you may want to

consider.

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1. Fast from anger and hatred. Give your family an extra dose of

loveeach day.

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2. Fast from judging others.

Before making any judgments, recall howJesus overlooks our

faults.

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3. Fast from discouragement.

Hold on to Jesus' promise that He has a

perfect plan for your life.

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4. Fast from complaining.

When you find yourself about to complain,

close your eyes and recall some of the little moments

of joy Jesus hasgiven you.

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5. Fast from resentment or bitterness!.

Work on forgiving those who mayhave hurt you.

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6. Fast from spending too much money.

Try to reduce your spending by ten percent

and give those savings to the poor.

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Please forward this to as many as possible and

surely, you will be blessedabundantly.

Wishing you all Peace, Love, and Happiness

during Lent.

SMILE – Jesus Loves You!

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