In this episode, we continue in our Lenten series as we journey through Sister Miriam’s book Restore. It’s not too late to join us! You can find your copy today at Ave Maria Press. This week we dive even deeper into the healing power of fasting and share the tendencies and temptations we notice when fasting. We discuss how God desires to identify, uproot, and heal the wounds exposed when we enter into this Lenten practice. We pray this week you would allow God to bring healing and wholeness through the discipline of fasting.

 

Sister Miriam’s one thing - The Hobbit Audiobook

Heather’s one thing - Lent playlist: Songs in the Desert

Michelle’s one thing - On Earth as it is Heaven - Father Josh Johnson 

 

Discussion Questions:    

1. What stood out to you from this week’s episode?
2. How has your understanding of fasting changed since beginning this study? 
3. What are the tendencies within yourself that you notice when you are fasting?
4. How has fasting allowed you to see areas of woundedness and experience God’s healing this Lent?

 

Journal Questions:

1. As you enter into fasting - what has the Lord revealed that he still wants to heal? What’s your Kraft Mac and’ Cheese?
2. “Behind every disordered desire is a good and holy desire, an unmet need, an unhealed wound, or a hidden pattern of sin”. How have you seen this present in your life this Lent? 
3. Pray with the image of God holding your face and seeing your wounds. What does he want to say to you in that moment.

 

Quotes to Ponder: “Jesus, may I hunger more deeply for you today. May my aches lead me to call out to you, so you can fill me.” - Sister Miriam James Heidland

 

Scripture for Lectio Divina: “I will sprinkle clean water upon you, and you shall be clean from all your uncleannesses…and I will put my spirit within you.” Ezekiel 36:25, 27

 

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