Day 32 : Personal Example
Reflecting and Recording
What insights come in recognizing that Wesley followed the example and instruction of his church in matters of fasting? What role does tradition have in shaping our spiritual lives?
Was it a new thought for you to discover that Wesley’s example was related to Christ’s passion?
What light does this shed on other connections we might make between
our spiritual formation and the life of Christ?
Relating
If you know someone who is an Episcopalian, ask to see a copy of the book of
Common Prayer. Examine what it instructs believers to do with respect of
fasting today. See how contemporary guidance relates to biblical and
Wesleyan perspective.
Day 32
What insights come to recognizing that Wesley follow the example and instructions of his church and means of fasting? What role does tradition have in shaping your spiritual lives?
Wesley chose to follow the church and for 65 years fasted on Fridays. However. I still get the sense that this was not so much about the fasting, as it was about the extra time given for spiritual connection.
I think the role of tradition does shape our spiritual lives. In the sense that it gives us the opportunity to become better creatures of habit, and a habit that is better for our connection with God.
2. What is it a new thought for you to discover that Westley…