Some guidance in relation to fasting on Wednesday 1st of April

The ancient practice of fasting is about voluntarily giving up something we do or consume, to help increase our focus on God. Most commonly fasting is linked to food, but there are many other ways we can approach it. Today we’re inviting the church to fast together in one or more of the following three ways, Food, Technology and Negative Thoughts, but you might have your own ideas about something else that you'd like to do instead. 

1. If traditional fasting from food isn't suitable for health reasons, please consider modifying your diet in some way by avoiding specific things, like Alcohol, dairy, wheat, or sugar.

2. Limit or eliminate the use of smartphones, computers or other devices, to reduce distractions and create more space for prayer, reflection and scripture reading.

3. Consciously avoiding negative self-talk or critical thoughts, replacing them with positive affirmations and gratitude.

One final thought is just a reminder of the close link between fasting and prayer. If you do join us in fasting on the 1st, do connect with God throughout the day too, it might also be helpful to do it with some friends at the church or with your family. Those you could connect with at the end of the day in some kind of way.