Realigning Our View of Fasting

Fasting is a spiritual practice of temporarily giving something up to reconnect with God, following Jesus' example of sacrificing earthly pleasures to prioritize God's presence. Though fasting is challenging, the focus is not denying oneself but deepening reliance on God by replacing mundane activities with spiritual disciplines. Even our failures in fasting can draw us closer to Christ, as we remember His sacrificial suffering and our continual need for Him as the author and perfector of faith. The ultimate goal of fasting is not avoiding bad things but feasting on the goodness of God's presence.