The FAST and the Christmas

FriDudes - Getting Real. Pursuing Truth.

• Yes! You are in! Merry Christmas! For many this can be a season of indulgence. Confession, I will be eating some fun food. Confession, I also love eggnog. Shhhhh. And today we are going to talk... health and fasting. Haha! Leave it to a calling by Greg and answer by the Jogging Jesus, oh and if you dig that intro check out Marcus Rogers and his song Best Life. Give him some love. Here you go...
• Bonus points for you to listen about fasting and health (spiritually and physically). Even if by chance you are listening to this in July, this will apply. For those that loved the Lord and wanted to get closer to God, that wanted to hear God better...fasted. How about you?
• Hey, you heard my confession. I got this much later in life. So if this is a new challenge for you, go for it. Test it for yourself. If you really love Jesus then follow His lead.
• If you by chance are a pastor, that listen is a gut check. Casey is right. Many pastors don't talk about fasting enough. Case in point, I grew up in church. I can't recall a fast growing up. I don't recall any pastor talking about it. I can think of giving something up for lent. If you have preached on fasting and challenged your church, well done. Keep going.
• On the spiritual or physical health front, odds are there is or will be room for improvement for you. Me? Heck yeah. For we are all Rom 3:23. There is always room for improvement. So as you think about your goals for 2025 and beyond, if you would like to learn more, have questions for Casey or Greg on fasting or GCrossSurf and life planning, hit us up at FriDudes.com.
• So now go, love God, with all your heart, soul and mind. That includes fasting. Fasting is absolutely a way to show God how much you love. Next, love others. Encourage some loved ones to do this with you. For you all will be stronger for it. Matt 22:36-40. Merry Christmas