“When you fast, don’t try to look sad so people feel bad for you. Smile and look normal.”
— Matthew 6:16–17 (Paraphrased)
😊 God Sees the Heart
Fasting means giving something up to spend more time with God. Jesus says we shouldn’t do it to get attention. It should be a secret between you and God.
God is happy when we want to be close to Him—even if no one else knows.
🏛 Long Ago…
Kids in the early Church learned to fast by giving up little things joyfully. They were taught that God cares more about the heart than what others see.
💡 Think About It:
- Can I give up a snack or toy for a day just to think about God?
- How can I do that cheerfully?
✨ Let’s Pray:
Jesus, help me want You more than anything else. Even if I give something up, I want to do it just for You. Amen.
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I’m a follower of Christ, learning daily to walk the narrow path laid out in His Word. Through Rooted & Raised: Anchoring Women & Children in Christ, I simply seek to point others back to Scripture, tested by the Holy Spirit, lived out in faith, and anchored in truth.
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