DAY 21 OF SOUL FAST: DEEPENING FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST AND CULTIVATING AN OPEN HEART
By BRIAN MATAMBO.
TODAY BE GRATEFUL FOR: –
FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST: –
HOW FAITH HAS GUIDED, COMFORTED, AND ENRICHED YOUR LIFE.
TODAY WE FAST FROM: –
CLOSED HEART: –
LET’S ALSO WORK ON OPENING OUR HEARTS.
INTRODUCTION TO DAY 21.
On this final day of our soul fasting journey, Day 21, we focus on deepening our faith in Jesus Christ while also cultivating an open heart towards others, embracing love and compassion as taught in His teachings.
MEDITATION FOCUS FOR GRATITUDE: FAITH IN JESUS CHRIST.
Let’s reflect on our faith in Jesus Christ today. Consider how this faith has guided, comforted, and enriched your life. Be thankful for the teachings of Jesus, the strength in prayer, and the sense of belonging in the Christian community. Acknowledge the hope, love, and guidance that faith in Christ brings into our lives.
MEDITATION FOCUS FOR FASTING: CLOSED HEART.
As we strengthen our faith, let’s also work on opening our hearts. A closed heart might manifest as resistance to understanding others, lack of compassion, or reluctance to forgive. Jesus taught love, kindness, and forgiveness. Today, whenever you notice tendencies of a closed heart, challenge yourself to respond with empathy, understanding, and love.
PRACTICE FOR THE DAY.
Engage in a spiritual activity that resonates with your Christian faith, like prayer, reading the Bible, or participating in a church service. Reflect on the teachings of Jesus about love and compassion. Throughout the day, consciously practice opening your heart to others, and showing empathy, understanding, and love in your interactions.
Day 21 marks the culmination of our soul-fasting journey, focusing on deepening our faith in Jesus Christ and embodying the openness of heart that His teachings inspire. It’s a day to embrace the principles of Christianity wholeheartedly, carrying forward the lessons of love, compassion, and openness into every aspect of our lives.