Hunger For God: Discernment
Pastor Kent Landhuis

THEME – Fasting removes noise and clutter so that we can discern God’s will.
TEXT – Acts 13:1-3
LENTEN INVITATION – Focus less on lesser things to focus more on greater things.

1. Noise is a problem.

• Philippians 4:6-8
• Psalm 10:1-4
• John 10:1-5

2. Fasting is a solution. (Acts 13:1-3)

• Fasting clears noise.
• Fasting opens ears.
• Fasting softens hearts.

NEXT STEPS

1. Skip a meal (or meals). Typical fast days are Wednesdays and Fridays as a way to identify with the suffering of Jesus who was betrayed on Wednesday, crucified on Friday.

2. In the time you’d normally grocery shop, cook, eat, or clean up–pray. Let your desire for food point you to Jesus.

3. Drink tons of water to stay hydrated. If you normally drink coffee, you may want to still have coffee to avoid a caffeine headache, but just have it black.

4 The more time given to prayer and reflection, the better. Make it your goal to slow down the day you fast. Be still and listen.

5. Journal about your experience. Use these prompts: What desires control me? What clutters my soul?

JOURNAL – What desires control me? What clutters my soul?

MEDITATE – Psalm 10:1-4; John 10:1-5; Philippians 4:6-8

PRAY – Confess the noise and clutter that distracts you from God.
Ask God to shape your will.

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