Introduction

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THANK YOU for joining us in this 40-Day Lenten Spiritual journey! We will journey and journal together on this site as we engage in prayer and fasting for our church, community, and country.

Fasting during the season of Lent is a means for us as believers to identify with the suffering of Christ. It is also an opportunity for us to deepen our relationship with Christ while we practice the spiritual discipline of self-denial. This will be demanding but the reward will be greater spiritual renewal.

As a church, we will be participating in the Daniel Fast, a partial fast, which requires that we restrict our daily diets to fruits and vegetables; and abstain from all beverages except water (Daniel 10:2-3). **If you have pre-existing medical conditions, please consult with your physician before making any dietary changes/restrictions.**

Everyone is also encouraged to reflect and evaluate what has been distracting you from your intimacy with Christ. Those distractions are the things you should consider denying yourself during the Lenten season. Distractions could be social media, video games, gossip, lying, complaining, shopping, etc.

Continue praying with us twice a day at 6am and 6pm.

We begin our journey together on Ash Wednesday, February 17, 2021.

Check back for more information!










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