FASTING
- Watch the below video: 'How to Fast'
- Create a fasting plan by recording:
- Word from God concerning the purpose of this fast.
- Time period you will abstain from food - invite youto aim for 24 hour period. If possible fast together as a Life Group starting from the night you meet,
- A commitment to Pray - set aside 1 hour for prayer per fasting day.
- Go-deeper: Break a habit! Add to your fast by identifying a specific sin, addiction, or undesirable habit to break free from. Name it, pray to break it, talk to someone about it.
- Complete your fast recording what the Holy Spirit specifically speaks to you during this time.
Discussion Questions
- How does viewing Christianity as a lifelong apprenticeship to the Master, Jesus, impact your following of Christ? Name distractions or vices that tempt you with an another master or an alternate path?
- In what ways do you position yourself to be transformed by Jesus? How can you include the 7 spiritual practices to position yourself better?
- Who can share about this week’s practice, ‘Creating a Fasting Plan’? Can anyone share their experience about a time they fasted?