Fasting and Feasting

Let us fast from being mean to others... and feast on the Christ living within us.

Let us fast from always being right... and feast on seeing each other’s point of view.

Let us fast from a gloomy outlook on life... and feast on what is bright and cheerful.

Let us fast from always pointing out differences... and feast on what unites all of us.

Let us fast from thoughts of illness... and feast on the healing power of God.

Let us fast from words that pollute... and feast on thoughts that purify.

Let us fast from boredom... and feast on being creative.

Let us fast from anger... and feast on optimism.

Let us fast from worry... and feast on God’s love.

Let us fast from complaining... and feast on appreciation.

Let us fast from negatives... and feast on positives.

Let us fast from overdoing... and feast on time for prayer.

Let us fast from hostility... and feast on reaching out to others.

Let us fast from self-concern... and feast on caring for others.

Let us fast from discouragement... and feast on encouraging ourselves and others.

Let us fast from self-pity... and feast on the goodness in ourselves and others.

Let us fast from depression... and feast on thankfulness for our blessings.

Let us fast from laziness... and feast on diligence and determination.

Let us fast from suspicion... and feast on trust

Let us fast from weakness... and feast on promises that inspire.

Let us fast from idle gossip... and feast on the love and truth in all people.

Let us fast from labeling others... and feast on acceptance

Let us fast from jealousy... and feast on security and confidence in ourselves.

This Lent I especially need to fast from.... and feast on.... (offer your own responses).