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Fast Taps Into Strength From The Holy Spirit

I Just wanted to thank you for the e5 men group. I joined about a year ago from an email forward my wife sent to me. In the beginning it was hard, but knowing what Jesus did on the cross for us it is easier to make the sacrifice for my bride as He did for His bride the Church. My wife doesn't always remember when it is I fast, but on a couple of occasions she remembered and has told me it helps her out. Since last Wednesday was Ash Wednesday I decided I would fast on all Wednesdays during Lent this year. I also in recent months have opted to do a stricter fast. I read a suggestion about fasting from the evening meal on Tuesday to the evening meal on Wednesday. This method has worked well for me. As I mentioned I have made the fast even stricter by allowing myself only to have water on the days which I fast. It really puts me in touch with our Lord and why I am doing this for my bride. I was surprised that I actually made it through the first time, but I realize I am drawing my strength from the Holy Spirit. I realize that the spirit can be stronger than the flesh when we ask for His help. This past month I realized another important reason for fasting. My wife is now pregnant with our 5th child. I will use these months between now and October to fast for her health and the health of our new baby.

Thanks again for your group. I have grown very much in my spiritual life in this last year.

e5 Man, Florida, USA