There are times that my soul feels dry and parched, similar to my body being very thirsty. There are also times when my soul is hungry, desperately aching, for the presence of God.

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This is when I must cease to tend to my physical body and focus on my soul and my connection to God. Nothing else matters.

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Fasting is something that takes practice and patience. But the Lord is patient as we discipline our earthly body to focus solely on Christ. Here is a prayer of encouragement for just such a moment.