mind on God; (2) to share, in some small measure. God’s own grief over sin; (3) to turn attention away from material needs toward the One who supplies all; (4) to intensify our praying. He concluded with eight practical guidelines for those who fast (see box). On September 9, 1980, the paper was officially discussed at a special joint meeting of all boards. Within two weeks, George Penland, chairman of the discipleship board, sent a letter to all who were present encouraging a trial period of prayer