Making Space: Fasting — Emptying Distractions to Be Fulfilled With God
Hey friends,
We’re a couple of weeks into Lent now, and I don’t know about you, but I’ve found myself craving some breathing room. Life is full and fast and noisy—and yet, this season is gently inviting us to slow down and make space. That’s what our current sermon series is all about. Whether you’ve been following along from the beginning or are just jumping in, you’re invited to take this journey with us as we clear out some of the clutter in our lives and make room for God to move in new ways.
This week, we’re talking about fasting. Now, I know that word can feel a little intimidating. Maybe you hear “fasting” and picture giving up all your favorite foods, or maybe you’ve tried fasting before and it felt more like a diet than a spiritual practice. But I think fasting is less about giving something up and more about making space for something better.
At its core, fasting is about choosing to set something aside—not just for the sake of sacrifice, but to create room for God to fill us in ways we didn’t even realize we needed. Sometimes we’re so full of other things—distractions, worries, the constant buzz of our phones—that there’s no space left for us to notice God’s presence, much less be filled by it.
Jesus reminds us of this when He says in Matthew 4:4, “People do not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God.” It’s a powerful reminder that we are sustained by so much more than the things we tend to cling to. Whether it’s food, social media, endless scrolling, shopping, busyness—these things often fill us up, but they don’t truly satisfy our souls. What we need most is time in God’s presence, listening for His voice, being reminded of who we are and how deeply we are loved.
So, what might fasting look like for you? It could be skipping a meal and using that time to pray. It might be turning off your phone in the evenings so you can be more present with your family. Maybe it’s taking a break from TV or music during your commute so you can sit in silence and just be with God. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here—just an invitation to clear out the noise and make space for what really matters.
This week, I hope you’ll join me in asking, “What’s distracting me? What’s filling me, but not really satisfying me? And what could God do in my life if I made just a little more room for Him?”
I’m praying for you as we continue this Lenten journey together. Let’s be brave enough to let go, even for a moment, so we can be filled with something better—God’s grace, peace, and presence.
I can’t wait to worship with you this Sunday as we continue Making Space together.
God bless,
Stephanie