I recently had surgery on my knee and was required to fast the night before to keep from getting sick from the anesthesia. In all honesty, the worst part of the whole thing was fasting! I was so hungry and annoyed at having to skip some meals. Sounds pretty selfish doesn’t it? The doctor asked me to fast for my own benefit, and I was annoyed! This week we are gong to begin a 2 week series on fasting. I know it doesn’t sound exciting! It conjures up thoughts of being hungry, uncomfortable, annoyed and “other” things as well. But, maybe we will learn that it can really be for our own good . . . and maybe even for the good of others!