Hello, family of families,
The season of Lent will soon be upon us, and one of the typical practices during Lent is fasting. Fasting during Lent (the 40 days leading up to Easter) is meant to help us draw closer to Jesus and prepare our hearts and spirits to remember His death and resurrection.
While fasting is typically seen as a practice for adults, this Lent, we want to encourage you to make fasting a family affair! To help you do that, we’ve created this Fast and Feast Guide for Families.
This guide is meant to help you participate in three practices over the Lent season. They are:
- FAST: Give up something you enjoy for the purpose of drawing closer to God.
- FILL UP: Spend time in God’s presence by praying.
- FEAST: Read God’s Word (the Bible), which is often referred to as “spiritual food”.
Throughout the guide, you will find some notes on fasting, some ideas for prayer and Bible reading, and some activities for your family to enjoy as you focus on God together.
Depending on the age and maturity level of your family, you can use what is relevant to you! Pick and choose the pages that will be most helpful and applicable to your family. Regardless of age, we encourage you to commit to spending intentional time with God during this Lent season!
We can’t wait to fast and feast with your family this Lent season!
Jeannette Lee Zoll