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Isaiah 58 | Fasting | Spiritual Disciplines for Disciples (Lent) 3/6

In this Lent series on spiritual disciplines, we reflect on fasting. These practices do not earn God’s favour or improve our standing before him. Our acceptance with God rests entirely on the finished work of Jesus. Instead, disciplines like fasting help shape our hearts and deepen our dependence on God. In Isaiah 58, God challenges a people who are fasting outwardly while their lives remain unchanged. Their religious actions have become disconnected from their hearts. True fasting, God says, is not simply going without food but aligning our lives with his priorities, showing justice, compassion, and care for others. Fasting also reminds us of our dependence on God. By stepping away from something as basic as food, we recognise that our deepest need is not physical provision but life with God himself. Ultimately, fasting points us to Jesus and helps train our hearts to hunger for God above all else. 📍 Join us on Sundays 10:30am & 5:00pm Christ Church Southend 56 Colbert Ave, Southend-on-Sea SS1 3BP 🌐 christchurchsouthend.org 📞 Get in Touch Phone: 01702 588468 Email: office@christchurchsouthend.org Form: christchurchsouthend.org/get-in-touch 📱 Follow us Instagram: @christchurchsouthend Facebook: @christchurchsouthend