Is not this the fast that I have chosen?
to loose the bands of wickedness,
to undo the heavy burdens,
and to let the oppressed go free,
and that ye break every yoke?
Is it not to deal thy bread to the hungry,
and that thou bring the poor that are cast out to thy house?
when thou seest the naked, that thou cover him;
and that thou hide not thyself from thine own flesh? (Isaiah 58:6-7)
When we fast, we abstain from eating food/drink for 24 hours. During that time, we pray for special blessings, including relief from heavy burdens and freedom from those things that drag us down. We then take the money we would have used for food during that time and give it to the poor, as an offering to The Lord.
Today, we joined together to fast for Starla. This is like a giant group hug. :) She is facing a number of challenges in her young life. At 18, she is attending College and taking coursework in Criminal Justice. She plans to graduate with a 2 year degree before she turns 21. She is also working 20-35 hours/week as a sales clerk. We are so proud 0f her and how hard she works to acheive her goals.
We love you Starla!
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