The Practice of the Week Week 6
Fast From One Thing
Give up one thing for the week, and let every craving point you to God.
One simple thing. Keep it small, keep it doable, and do it with them first.
Choose one thing to fast from this week — a game, social media, sweets, or a meal if that’s wise for you. Each time the craving hits, don’t obey it. Take a breath and pray one line: ‘Jesus, I’m hungrier for you than for this.’ Each night, write down one moment you felt drawn toward God (consolation) and one you felt flat or far (desolation). You’re learning to read your own insides.
A growl, a craving, a reach for the phone — let each one become a tiny prayer: “I am hungrier for you.”
Pick ONE thing to fast from — real, but doable.
When the craving hits: breathe, and pray one line.
Notice what the wanting is really about.
Each night, name one consolation and one desolation.
May your hungers stop ruling you, and may they all begin to point you home.