Week 2: Fasting and Focus
Day 1: Devotional
“Jesus answered, ’It is written: Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’” ~ Matthew 4:4
Whether we’re wealthy, poor or somewhere in between, we all face trials. When stress and struggles weigh us down, we need God’s strength to stay strong. His Word gives us truth, comfort and the encouragement to keep going.
As we continue our Lent journey, let’s focus on grounding our faith in God’s faithful character. Yes, we need the Bible, but we also need God’s presence, love and closeness in our lives.
Fasting during Lent helps us focus on what matters most: our relationship with God. Like Jesus in the wilderness, we learn that true strength comes from God’s Word, not from physical things.
This week, consider what to give up—food, social media or something else. Let fasting remind you of your dependence on God and His call to care for the poor. Use this time to deepen your relationship with Him and reflect on how you can serve others, especially those in need, by sharing the love and compassion God has shown you.
Day 2: Gratitude
Today, take some time to pause and thank God for His abundant blessings. Write down as many as you can think of and turn your list into a prayer of thanksgiving.
Day 3: Pray
Sample Prayer: Father, as I fast this week, help me to turn my focus toward You. May my hunger for physical things remind me of my deep need for Your Word and Your presence in my life. Strengthen me to resist temptation, just as You did in the wilderness. Amen.
Day 4: Journal
Read Matthew 4:1-11. Reflect on a time when God’s Word helped you through a tough situation. How did it provide you with strength and comfort?
Day 5: Serve
This week, reach out to a friend and share a Bible verse that has deeply encouraged you. You never know how God’s Word might lift their spirit and strengthen their faith!
