So as the Lent continues and the Orthodox like myself join on the 23rd, I see that they are mostly focused on the food and the "rules" forgetting that the reason why we fast, is to purify our spirit and body, and pray, read and spend more time with our Lord. As our Lord himself fasted, it is to clean our spirit, but it is also to make a sacrifice for Him as He did a sacrifice for us.

So my fellow brothers and sisters in Christ please when you are fasting, always remember that you are fasting to "hear" God's voice and guidance clearly, to repent and to sanctify yourself more. This is my first year as a Christian and I started as non-denominational believer until I asked God where I should go, to which He guided me to the Orthodox Church. When I begin on the 23rd I really want to also help inspire people as much as possible through prayer, guidance and repentance. May the Blessings and Peace of our Messiah Christ Jesus bestow upon you all and may this Lent bring you closer to the Lord. Amen.