Dear siblings-in-Christ,
Last Sunday, i read the prayer “A Fast Life.” i am still chewing on it, and i am still gaining insight as i reflect on the wisdom of this prayer. In the midst of the craziness that is happening now, i would like to invite you to reflect on it slowly, again.
The Fast Life
Fast from judging others;
Feast on Christ dwelling in them.
Fast from fear of illness;
Feast on the healing power of God.
Fast from words that pollute;
Feast on speech that purifies.
Fast from discontent;
Feast on gratitude.
Fast from anger;
Feast on patience.
Fast from pessimism;
Feast on hope.
Fast from negatives;
Feast on encouragement.
Fast from bitterness;
Feast on forgiveness.
Fast from self-concern;
Feast on compassion.
Fast from suspicion;
Feast on truth.
Fast from gossip;
Feast on purposeful silence.
Fast from problems that overwhelm;
Feast on prayer that sustains.
Fast from anxiety;
Feast on faith.
Fast from war;
Feast on peace.
Shalom,
miak