Fasting (ft. Tyler Staton) | Unforced Rhythms of Grace E6
John Mark Comer Teachings
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Prioritizing Deep Desires: Fasting and Freedom
Unchecked surface desires tend to consume our lives, yet deep desires hold the utmost importance. Living for our eulogies, which reflect our character and impact, should be prioritized over living for our resumes. Fasting serves as a form of prayer, allowing us to focus on our deep desires by restraining surface desires. It promotes attentiveness and freedom by helping us identify and eliminate substitute gods such as money, power, pleasure, and honor which promise freedom but ultimately imprison us. Recognizing and shifting our focus from these substitute gods to our true selves is crucial for fulfillment and liberation.
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