FASTING IS ESSENTIALLY FOR OUR SPIRITUAL GROWTH

Lent is the period of 40 days which comes before Easter in the Christian calendar. Beginning on Ash Wednesday, Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days

This is also a great time for us to fast "March 6, 2019, through April 18th, 2019" it's not too late to try fasting from something that Separates us from God. When we fast for a God-centered purpose, it will help us discipline our lives. It is important to understand fasting is for our benefits, not God's.  So don't think because we put ourselves through self-inflicted suffering that God owes us something.

 Father, give us the strength to fast from the things that separate us from You. Lord teach us how to fast for our spouse, for the salvation of our child, for forgiveness, for our relationship with You and others. Lord, You went without food and water for forty days and night, help us fast so we too can strengthen our faith and prayer lives. Father, we understand that fasting is essential to focus our thoughts on You and self-discipline, in Jesus name Amen