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Daily Jolt

May 19th, 2013

The secret of success is sincerity. Once you can fake that, you’ve got it made. — Jean Giraudoux

If you’re having trouble in your prayer practice, fake it until you make it; you’ll be surprised how it works.

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	March 9th, 2011 When making a fire people like to join you; when cleaning the ashes you are often alone. — African proverb FAST by eating just one meal today (and remember, no meat! — light snacks are ok) PRAY that when you find yourself feeling alone you look for comfort not in society but in God. GIVE time today to someone in your life you know is lonely.…
	April 4th, 2010 The fasts are done; the Aves said; The moon has filled her horn And in the solemn night I watch Before the Easter morn. So pure, so still the starry heaven, So hushed the brooding air, I could hear the sweep of an angel’s wings If one should earthward fare. – Edna Dean Proctor, “Easter Morning” Have a blessed Easter!…
	April 3rd, 2010 Without forgiveness, there’s no future. — Reverend Desmond Tutu Fast from being an unforgiving person. Pray that you always know the value of forgiveness. Give the contents of your FastPrayGive bowl to your favorite charity.…
	April 2nd, 2010 Look at His adorable face. Look at His glazed and sunken eyes. Look at His wounds. Look Jesus in the Face. There, you will see how He loves us. — St. Therese of Lisieux Fast from dinner. Pray for those who are unable to enjoy a meal today. Give the cost of your meal to the FPG bowl.…
	April 1st, 2010 In the rush and noise of life, as you have intervals, step home within yourselves and be still. Wait upon God, and feel His good presence; this will carry you evenly through your day’s business. — William Penn Fast from the pressure of the clock today. Go at your own pace. Pray: Find a few quiet minutes, at work, at home to be still, silent and present. Give some time today to someone who needs it.…
	March 31st, 2010 It always strikes me, and it is very peculiar, that when we see the image of indescribable and unutterable desolation — of loneliness, of poverty and misery, the end of all things, or their extreme — then rises in our mind the thought of God. — Vincent van Gogh Fast from isolation in your own life by reaching out to someone. Pray: Invite God into a difficult situation in your life. Give $5 to your Fast Pray Give bowl.…
	March 30th, 2010 Live through the deeds of love, and let others live with tolerance for their unique intentions. — Rudolf Steiner Fast from one meal today. Pray for all those who go without food. Give: Sign up to volunteer at a soup kitchen, or plan to give a donation to a food bank in the next week.…
	March 29th, 2010 Our Lord has written the promise of resurrection, not in books alone, but in every leaf in springtime. — Martin Luther Digital Fast from using all electronic media when you get home from work. Pray outdoors in a space you find beautiful today. Give: Do something green today (plant something, recycle etc..)…
	March 28th, 2010 Lent is the time for trimming the soul and scraping the sludge off a life turned slipshod. Lent is the time to make new efforts to be what we say we want to be. — Sister Joan Chittister, from The Rule of Benedict: Insight for the Ages Fast from taking the little blessings in life for granted. Pray for those who have lost their ability to exercise control, especially those who are struggling with addictions. Give the extra effort today to be the person you say you want to be.…
	March 27th, 2010 The moment we begin to fear the opinions of others and hesitate to tell the truth that is in us, and from motives of policy are silent when we should speak, the divine floods of light and life no longer flow into our souls. — Elizabeth Cady Stanton Fast from hesitation. Pray for the divine floods of light and life into your soul. Give: Speak your mind about an injustice you see in the world that you have not yet spoken of.…
	March 26th, 2010 In the end, the treasure of life is missed by those who hold on, and gained by those who let go. — Lao Tzu Fast from holding on tight and trying to control life. Pray for acceptance. Give up the illusion of control in a situation today; step back and let someone else take charge.…
	March 25th, 2010 There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, “Thy will be done,” and those to whom God says, “All right, then, have it your way.” — C.S. Lewis Fast from pride. Pray that you life is being lived as God intended. Give $10 to your FastPrayGive bowl.…
	March 24th, 2010 In the land of the blind, the one-eyed man is stoned to death. — Joan D. Vinge Fast from envy. Pray for someone you are envious of, that you might be happy for them for their good fortune. Give someone you’re envious of a kind word about their good fortune.…
	March 23rd, 2010 The pessimist complains about the wind. The optimist expects it to change. The leader adjusts the sails. — John Maxwell Fast from complaining about the way things are. Pray for the willingness to accept whatever change may come. Give your attention to making a clear decision to do something today that will make the world a better place.…
	March 22nd, 2010 Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won’t stay there. — Clarence W. Hall Fast from the little white lies you tell to yourself and others. Pray that you have the strength to live authentically. Give a kind and truthful compliment to someone in your life.…
	March 21st, 2010 We all suffer for each other, and gain by each other’s suffering; for man never stands alone here, though he will stand alone hereafter; but here he is a social being, and goes forward to his long home as one of a large company. — Cardinal Newman Fast from distancing yourself from your parish. Pray and be thankful to be part of a community. Give a fellow parishioner a smile.…
	March 20th, 2010 We live and die; Christ died and lived! — John Stott Fast from the need to be in control today. Pray for anyone in your life who may be struggling with illness. Give an hour to visit someone who is ill.…
	March 19th, 2010 “It’s today!” said Piglet. “My favorite day,” said Pooh. — Winnie the Pooh Fast from negative thoughts today. Pray that those around you have a wonderful day. Give your company to someone who could use it today.…
	March 18th, 2010 Shall I not inform you of a better act than fasting, alms, and prayers? Making peace between one another; enmity and malice tear up heavenly rewards by the roots. — Muhammad Fast from anger. Pray for the strength to forgive those who have hurt you. Give your forgiveness to someone you’ve been struggling to forgive.…
	March 17th, 2010 The greatest prayer is patience. — Gautama Buddha Fast from impatience. Pray for an area in your life where you need more patience. Give time to help someone who normally gets on your nerves.…

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