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

He has risen! Celebrate Jesus' resurrection today as we wrap up our 40 day fast together.

| Devotional by Jonny Stoll (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Nine/40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

Today we are fasting "Guarding Tombs". If there are things of your past that you are still holding onto with shame, remember that Jesus has already conquered sin and all we have to do is ask that He forgives us.

| Devotional by Alison Amelse (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Eight/40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

Are there habits that you tend to fall into in order to distract yourself from the times you may feel distant from God? Today as we fast "Escapism", put vulnerability into practice and express your struggles to Him. When you feel tempted to run away, turn around and run toward Him.

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

Silence sometimes speaks louder than words. Today as we are fasting our "voice", think of things that God has done in your life that have left you in awe. Worship him with your silence and allow Him to speak through that today.

| Devotional by Sergio Velazquz (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Six/40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

Today we are fasting "withholding". As you spend time with God today, ask Him to reveal to you the areas in which you may be withholding love from Him and allow him to bring your relationship to a deeper level.

| Sermon by Pastor Kim Buckman |

Listen in on this week's sermon as we take a dive into Hebrews. Faith can become difficult when we aren't seeing the outcomes that we expect from God. Today we take a closer look on patience and how it ties in with our Faith in Christ.

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| Devotional by the Eau Claire Staff (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Four/40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

"Criticism knows a little, assumes a lot, and airs judgments with conviction." How often do we find ourselves criticizing the people around us? As we fast criticism today, think of the ways you can practice grace for others in areas you may struggle.

| Devotional by Lori Lowenhagen (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Three/40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

We all deal with sin and the temptation to sin. Jesus' death and resurrection has given us the freedom to choose our path. If you have been willfully giving into the temptation of sin, take time to be quiet with God and be vulnerable with Him. Ask Him to give you strength for today.

| Devotional by Kyle Ruud (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-Two / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

"Jesus' yoke is easy and His burden is light" (Matthew 11:29-30). Take a day to thank Jesus for everything that He is without trying to add your own ideas of what could make Him "better". His sacrifice on the cross was victorious over all evil in our world. Let that idea soak in as we fast "addition" together.

| Devotional by Kyle Ruud (based on the book "40 Days of Decrease: A Different Kind of Hunger, A Different Kind of Fast" by Alicia Britt Chole) : Day Thirty-one / 40 Days Of Decrease Fast |

Today's fast may be a bit of a heavy topic to process. As followers of Christ, we couldn't fathom wanting to intentionally mock our saviour. Because we live in a fallen world, we may not realize that we may be mocking Him without ever realizing it. Ask God to give you discernment and grace as you put this fast into practice.