Why Fast During Lent? How releasing unnecessary things from your life impacts Christian Athletes and Coaches
Have you ever participated in a fast before?
What’s the point of fasting to begin with?
Today, we will talk about:
How Releasing Certain Things in Your Life Can Help You in Your Walk as a Christian Athlete or Coach.
We are now into the season of Lent and many people will participate in fasting of some kind:
- Refraining from red meat on Fridays
- Giving up social media
- Releasing something to focus more intently on the LORD
The Bible also talks a lot about fasting:
- Certain miracles could only be performed through prayer and fasting
- Many prominent figures went on fasts
- Jesus fasted before beginning his ministry
I remember a time when I decided to go on a 40-hour fast without eating any food.
(If Jesus did it 40 days and 40 nights, what’s the difference 😀*?!?)*
When I came out of the fast, the following day I did a workout …
And to my amazement …
I felt so free for the first part of it!
My body was so limber and efficient in its movements.
(Now, the second half of the workout was a different story as I was exhausted, but I felt amazing during the first half)
As I reflected on this, I realized …
Since I was so weak, I wasn’t putting in any unnecessary effort, allowing my body to function most efficiently.
Many times when I feel strong …
I force the movements …
Which causes unnecessary friction and tension because …
It’s like putting effort into pushing on the gas and brake pedals at the same time.
The same can be true in our walks of faith.
Many times we can force our own agendas which can cause unnecessary suffering, friction, and tension.
However, when we are at our weakest, GOD is our strength, and we often surrender our lives to Him when we feel the most helpless.
When we fully surrender our lives, we remove our foot from the brakes, and GOD’s foot is on the gas …
And GOD has a way of navigating our Path in a way that is far greater than we could have imagined on our own.
Athletes and coaches for Christ, I wish you well on your journey of releasing your agendas and surrendering to GOD, and I send love, gratitude, peace, and blessings to you!
May GOD inspire YOU every step of your way,
Kyle
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