Fasting with a Purpose

This Sunday we are inviting all the Young Women to participate in a special fast for Chandrielle.

For the past 6-7 weeks, Chandrielle has been experiencing severe pain in her abdomen. It has prevented her from going to school, church, and participating in other every day activities. Blood work, MRIs, and other tests have not been able to find answers for her.

Please join us this weekend in fasting for her. We will have a prayer together at the conclusion of Young Women on Sunday to end our fast together.

Here are some tips from Elder Shayne M. Bowen of the Seventy on making your fast more meaningful and powerful:

*As a fast day approaches, think about a purpose for your fast. That purpose could be as simple as expressing thanks.

*Begin your fast by praying. Talk with Heavenly Father and share with Him the purpose of your fast (see D&C 59:14).

*Fast for two meals, or about 24 hours. (Those with medical concerns should follow doctors’ orders). Whenever hunger pains come, use them as a reminder to pray again about the purpose of your fast.

*Give a generous fast offering.

*If you feel impressed to do so, bear your testimony in fast and testimony meeting.

*During the time you would have spent preparing food and eating, engage in worthy pursuits such as studying the scriptures, writing in your journal, or serving others.

*After Sunday meetings, end your fast by praying.

*Commit to being a better person, and make plans with God on how you will improve.

Fasting for Chandrielle, in addition to contributing to your family's fast offerings, will help you accomplish Integrity #6 in your Personal Progress.