If Not 40 Days, How About 24 Hours?

I have a friend who gives up TV and the Radio every Lent.  Wow!  I've thought about giving up TV, but I doubt that I could make it all the way to Easter.  This year, a young adult shared a strategy presented to her by a college professor:  a "24-hour Fast."

For those things we don't think we can do without for a full 40 days, how about a 24 hour fast?  This person fasted from negativity for 24-hours.  Then one day of fasting turned into two.  From then on, when she caught herself being negative, she offered up a prayer for the person or situation in need.  What a great idea!

  

We asked others what would make a good 24-hour Fast.  Responses included:

• the cell phone
• the iPod
• the Internet
• gossip
• complaining
• laziness
• procrastination
• driving over the speed limit
• being judgmental
• being compulsive
• rushing through things  

What else would make a good 24 hour fast?

Pick something.  Give it a try... and let us know how it goes.

Kate DeVries is the Associate Director of the Young Adult Ministry Office. She loves the change in Liturgical Seasons as much as she loves the change from Winter to Spring!