In the US, Lent has become a time when people give up little luxuries like chocolate and alcohol or guilty pleasures like social media and video games. Fasting, for many, is a way to practice self-discipline but what if there was something more to our fasts? What if our fasting could help us better appreciate the sacrifices of Jesus? What if, by observing Lent, we could turn our hearts away from our selfish desires in order to appreciate the plan of God? During this Lenten season we will explore a six-week self-detox. With six one-week fasts, we will seek to purge our lives from our overemphasis on self and instead turn our focus to the incredible sacrifices Jesus’ made on his journey to the cross.

Accompanying each week’s fast is a reading that explores a different sacrifice Jesus made in his final pre-resurrection week. As we explore these narratives, the reflection questions will help you appreciate the sacrifices of Jesus as he lessened himself for the glory of God. We intend that as we fast and reflect together, we will better appreciate the work of Jesus as we prepare ourselves for Easter.

We intend that as we fast and reflect together, we will better appreciate the work of Jesus as we prepare ourselves for Easter.