Fast from judging others; feast on the Christ within them.

Fast from emphasis on difference; feast on the unity of life.

Fast from apparent darkness; feast on the reality of light.

Fast from thoughts of illness; feast on the healing power of God.

Fast from words that pollute; feast on phrases that purify.

Fast from discontent; feast on gratitude.

Fast from anger; feast on patience.

Fast from pessimism; feast on optimism.

Fast from complaining; feast on appreciation.

Fast from worry; feast on trust in God's care.

Fast from unrelenting pressure; feast on unceasing prayer.

Fast from negatives; feast on affirmatives.

Fast from lethargy; feast on enthusiasm.

Fast from thoughts that weaken; feast on promises that inspire.

Fast from shadows of sorrow; feast on the sunlight of serenity.

Fast from problems that overwhelm; feast on prayer that undergirds.

Fast from bitterness; feast on forgiveness.          

Fast from self-concern; feast on compassion for others.

Fast from personal anxiety; feast on eternal truth.  

Fast from discouragements; feast on hope.

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William Arthur Ward (American author, teacher and pastor, 1921-1994)