fatherman Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 Lent should be more than a time of fasting. It should also be a joyous season of feasting. Lent is a time to fast from certain things and to feast on others. It is a season to turn to God: Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ indwelling them. Fast from emphasis on differences; feast on the unity of all life. Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light. Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on the healing power of God. Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify. Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude. Fast from anger; feast on on patience. Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism. Fast from worry; feast on divine order. Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation. Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives. Fast from unrelenting pressures; feast on unceasing prayer. Fast from hostility; feast on non-resistance. Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness. Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others. Fast from personal anxiety; feast on on eternal Truth. Fast from discouragement; feast on hope. Fast from facts that depress; feast on truths that uplift. Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm. Fast from suspicion; feast on truth. Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire. Fast from shadows of sorrow; feast on the sunlight of serenity. Fast from idle gossip; feast on purposeful silence. Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that undergirds. — William Arthur Ward Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cynthia Posted February 22, 2007 Share Posted February 22, 2007 How perfect! Thanks Fatherman! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soma Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Fatherman, Thanks for the recipe which is sure to alter the consciousness of all those who fast and feast during lent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystictrek Posted February 23, 2007 Share Posted February 23, 2007 Very wise. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobve2 Posted February 24, 2007 Share Posted February 24, 2007 Thanks so much. bve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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