Printable VersionDifficult economic times have prompted one religious group to address the difficulties in a new way — with fasting and widespread community prayer.
The Southwest Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints fasting and prayer takes place Sunday. Officials said that, because economic conditions affect everyone, the method of prayer or dedication is not important but recognizing and attempting to help is key, so the fast is extended to people of all religious backgrounds.
“We’re asking all communities of all faiths to join together to help feed the hungry and give to those less fortunate,” Deru said. “It’s about sharing the faith and knowing that good things come from faith.”
Southwest Area LDS Authority James Gibson said people must face the challenges together and the fast acknowledges that.
“Many individuals, families and communities are suffering during these difficult economic times,” he wrote in a letter. “Our hearts go out to those who have lost or risk losing savings, jobs and homes.”
Lake Havasu City state LDS president Larry Lundin said he believes people have the ability to handle these problems together.
“I feel like some of the things people are going through … I feel like if we fast and pray earnestly and honestly the Lord will honor those blessings he talks about in Scripture,” he said. “That’s our effort to try to pray to the Lord for some guidance and direction.”
Lundin said those involved in the fast are asked to donate money saved from the meals to local charities or to people that need help.
“We’re asking the community of Lake Havasu to do what they can,” he said. “It doesn’t matter what you believe as it’s something we can all do to help those that are hurting.”
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