Bible verses to help with relationships

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As we kick off the new year, many churches and individuals are participating in intentional periods of fasting. Whether you love to fast or find it to be a significant challenge, this ancient Christian practice is both important and transformative. If you choose to participate in a fast this year, this collection of Bible verses will help you remember the true purpose of fasting: to be fully dependent on God.

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In Matthew 6:16-18, Jesus encourages His followers to avoid making a show of their fasting. Instead, He instructs us to fast in secret. Importantly, this does not mean that we cannot tell anyone we are fasting. The Bible offers many instances in which people fast in the context of community (see Ezra 8:21-23), and that necessarily means it wasnt an entirely secret endeavor.

Ultimately, the heart of Jesus message in Matthew 6:16-18 is that fasting is about humility. It leaves no room for bragging about how much we have given up for God, and it leaves no room for endlessly complaining about our sacrifice. Fasting should inspire humility within us and remind us what God has done on our behalf! It should be our joy to surrender even the smallest details of our lives before Him, trusting that He will meet us where we are.

Beyond the physical challenges, I had a difficult time understanding the true purpose of fasting. I knew that Jesus emphasized this spiritual discipline, but the why behind it remained unclear to me. That was, of course, until I actually began participating in this discipline myself.

If Im being honest, fasting has never topped my list of favorite spiritual disciplines. As someone who loves running, doesnt sit still for very long, and is a self-proclaimed foodie, the thought of slowing down and skipping meals always seemed daunting.

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