The following verses inspired me to write a poem about fasting. It is a special, faithful, beautiful act between us and God:)

When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you. Matthew 6:16-18

“Let us Fast”

Let us fast from food and things

To lessen what we hold

And create more space for God

Whose worth is more than gold

Let’s not tell we’re doing so

Or show that we are sad

“Fresh of face” so all can see

God always keeps us glad

With sacrifice, we’re getting more

Of God and His great love

His wisdom multiplies to us

To guide us from above

Only God alone should know

If we would do a fast

For only God and God alone

Can truly hold us fast.

Have an amazing day with the Father. He loves us so much!

Tina

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