| Devotional by Beth McCauley (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirteen / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

When Mary poured her expensive perfume on Jesus' feet, many of the witnesses rebuked her for being wasteful. What they couldn't see is that the love she showed to Him through this act was worth more than even the rarest oils. While we fast stinginess today, pray and ask God how you can be generous to someone in your life and step in faith when he gives you an answer.