this narrow path

hello blog. it's been a while.

16 And when you fast, don’t make it obvious, as the hypocrites do, for they try to look miserable and disheveled so people will admire them for their fasting. I tell you the truth, that is the only reward they will ever get. -Matthew 6:16

soo for lent this year, i gave up something in which i had doubts about whether i'll make it through the end. lacking a little bit of confidence, but that just means i have to be on my feet and watch what i'm doing even more carefully. this is my fasting for this period.

i heard a sermon this past sunday on this passage and the pastor pointed out how you're not fasting unless there is spiritual growth. you're not fasting unless you pray. sure, it may be easy to go through the next month and a half without going on facebook or omitting chocolate consumption, etc. but how is this benefiting your relationship with God?

around this time last year, i fasted for a few days. the process itself is difficult. but at the end of the day, there was no better feeling and i had the biggest smile on my face.

one of the most important things about fasting though, is that it's a secret between me and God. just as it says in Matthews.. if i do it to receive admiration from others, that's the only prize i'll be getting. what i really want, however, is a stronger foundation with Him.