God’s Greatest Love Story Resources

FAST FROM - FEAST ON

by: William Arther Ward (American author, teacher and pastor, 1921-1994)

Fast from judging others ~ Feast on Christ dwelling in them.

Fast from emphasis on differences ~ Feast on the unity of life.

Fast from apparent darkness ~ Feast on the reality of light.

Fast from thoughts of illness ~ Feast on the healing power of God.

Fast from words that pollute ~ Feast on phrases that purify.

Fast from discontent ~ Feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger ~ Feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism ~ Feast on optimism.

Fast from worry ~ Feast on divine order.

Fast from complaining ~ Feast on appreciation.

Fast from negatives ~ Feast on affirmatives.

Fast from unrelenting pressures ~ Feast on unceasing prayer.

Fast from hostility ~ Feast on non-resistance.

Fast from bitterness ~ Feast on forgiveness.

Fast from self-concern ~ Feast on compassion for others.

Fast from personal anxiety ~ Feast on eternal truth.

Fast from discouragement ~ Feast on hope.

Fast from lethargy ~ Feast on enthusiasm.

Fast from thoughts that weaken ~ Feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from shadows of sorrow ~ Feast on the sunlight of serenity.

Fast from idle gossip ~ Feast on purposeful silence.

Fast from problems that overwhelm ~ Feast on prayer [that strengthens]