Prophet and President of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, Russell M. Nelson, asked the world to fast on Good Friday, April 10, 2020. His invitation:
“I invite all, including those not of our faith, to fast and pray on Good Friday, April 10, that the present pandemic may be controlled, caregivers protected, the economy strengthened, and life normalized.”
Russell M. Nelson
I was a member of a group on Facebook for the Worldwide Fast. Last I checked, that group had over 537,000 people! Click Here To See the Group
This group turned into a worldwide testimony session. There were so many amazing posts. I spent the entire morning after Good Friday reading them. There were two that I really loved. I asked permission from the original posters to share their stories. I hope my friends and family (those who didn’t already see these) enjoy them as much as I did.
The first was about a young boy:
My 7 year old nephew wanted to be part of today’s fasting and prayer. He loves to eat, so this was a true sacrifice for him. He’s been very prayerful all day. His mom found him praying in the yard. When she told him she was proud of him, he responded “Sometimes we just need to find our own sacred grove.” Isn’t that true?!?! The pure faith of a young man has served as an example and blessing to the world many times throughout history. I pray that the faith of this little boy and all the world fasting and praying together today result in modern day miracles.
Many of the posts were about children and they were some of the most touching. This is a reminder that we must “become as little children.” (Matthew 18:3)
The second post said:
I could not join the first global fast on March 29th. I was battling with COVID-19, fighting to stay alive. During this difficult time, I received a promise from my Heavenly Father: “These tribulations shall be but a small moment. But WHEN you are healed, testify to the world of the God of mercy”. I recovered through the fasting and prayers of others by God’s grace and mercy. Tomorrow, It is my turn to give back and to join this fast for all those who are facing this tough battle around the world so they may be blessed like I have been. I love Christ’s comforting words:
These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.
May God bless us all!
I am so grateful for these two powerful testimonies and I’m so thankful they shared them.
I hope as a world we don’t soon forget this. As things do return to normal, I hope we don’t immediately turn back to our old ways. I hope we can learn, grow, love, and rely on God more than ever.
Isaiah 40:31 reads:
“But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint.”
A friend posted something that I think is important to remember. He pointed out that the footnote for wait says “to hope for or anticipate.” Let’s remember things won’t change overnight. But as we continue in faith, Christ will pour out his spirit on us and the world can change. Finally, how grateful I am for a prophet that can lead a worldwide initiative of faith. This affirms my testimony that he is a Prophet of God and he leads God’s church. All are welcome to follow.
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