Keeping Lent: Why Fasting?
February 22, 2021
While Scripture doesn't require anyone to observe Lent, many Christians throughout the ages have found it helpful to set apart this season with a particular focus on prayer, fasting, and self-examination. At its best, Lent can function as a kind of spiritual checkup; a way for us to examine our hearts, take stock of our lives, and ask how God might be leading us to grow. As we journey through these weeks leading up to Easter, we'll be sending out a weekly email with some practical guidance on how to engage this season well.
This week, Sam Haist and Erin Anderson talk a little bit about the practice of fasting: what it means, why we might do it, and other ways we can carve out space for God if fasting from food isn't right for you. We hope you find it helpful.
