Fast & Feast On These!

• Fast from Judging others; Feast on the Christ dwelling in them
• Fast from emphasis on our differences; Feast on our Oneness
• Fast from the darkness around us; Feast on the light of Christ
• Fast on thoughts of illness; Feast on the healing power of God
• Fast on words that pollute; Feast on words that purify
• Fast from withholding anger; Feast on sharing our feelings
• Fast from pessimism; Feast on optimism
• Fast from worry; Feast on trust
• Fast from guilt; Feast on freedom
• Fast from complaining; Feast on appreciation
• Fast from stress; Feast on self care
• Fast from hostility; Feast on letting go
• Fast from bitterness; Feast on forgiveness
• Fast from discouragement; Feast on seeing the good
• Fast from apathy; Feast on enthusiasm
• Fast from suspicion; Feast on the good 
• Fast from idle gossip; Feast on spreading good news
• Fast from being so busy; Feast on quiet silence
• Fast from problems that overwhelm; Feast on prayerful trust
• Fast from talking; Feast on listening
• Fast from trying to be in control; Fast on letting go

Loving God, let us Fast from anything that leads us away from you.  Teach us to Feast on all that brings us closer to you.  Amen.