Following Jesus in the Methodist tradition. This is a blog for followers of Jesus in Methodist traditions. We covenant together to live the rules of the 18th C British Methodists of prayer, service, and worship, and then share with each other our experience each week. Some of us are not sure Jesus is the focus of life, while others seek him alone.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
Faith through fasting
I had a thought about fasting the other day that I wanted to share. I remember feeling very hungry by Wednesday night, but I noticed that I was not worried or anxious about not having food. Of course not, because I knew that, the next morning, I would eat again. I’ve never been truly in need of food, because it has always been available. I was relating that to how I feel when money is tight. I sometimes worry (or panic even), wondering if/how I’ll have enough to meet my needs, when in actuality, I’ve never gone without something I’ve needed (or at least I cannot remember such a time). If only I had the same faith when I am broke as I did when I was hungry. God provides. If I am suffering, relief is coming. I just don’t know how or when most of the time. But should I ever doubt the Lord’s faithfulness? Of course not. He is good and loving and perfect. He does not break his promises, and He promises to meet our needs. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness.
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