Here is a curated, categorized list of scriptures to meditate on while fasting with God's all-satisfying nature as the central theme throughout. These passages form a powerful arc to hold during fasting: from **thirst and hunger for God** → **the danger of substitutes** → **Jesus as the true Bread** → **humility and surrender** → **longing for his return** → **the Spirit as the overflowing spring**. Together they turn every hunger pang into a prayer. *** God as the Only True Satisfaction These are the bedrock texts for fasting meditation — declaring with the whole person that God himself is the longed-for object and fulfillment of the soul.[1] - **Psalm 73:25–26** — *"Whom have I in heaven but you? And there is nothing on earth that I desire besides you. My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."*[1] - **Psalm 63:1–5** — *"O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water... My soul will be satisfied as with fat and rich food."*[1] - **Psalm 42:1–2** — *"As a deer pants for flowing streams, so pants my soul for you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God."*[1] - **Psalm 34:8** — *"Taste and see that the Lord is good."*[1] - **John 6:35** — *"I am the bread of life; whoever comes to me shall not hunger, and whoever believes in me shall never thirst."*[1] *** Man Does Not Live by Bread Alone These texts sit at the very heart of Jesus' own fasting in the wilderness — the declaration that God's word sustains more than food ever can.[1] - **Deuteronomy 8:2–3** — *"He humbled you and let you hunger... that he might make you know that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by every word that comes from the mouth of the Lord."*[1] - **Matthew 4:4** — *"Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that comes from the mouth of God."*[1] - **John 4:32–34** — *"I have food to eat that you do not know about... My food is to do the will of him who sent me."*[2]

Brothers, our next 6-week Fire Team study starts the week of June 7 and runs through July 18. We’ll be walking through Joby Martin’s book, Stand Firm and Act Like Men: Becoming the Man You Were Created to Be Instead of Who the World Says You Are. This is not a book club. It is not a classroom. It is a Fire Team. Each week, we’ll read one chapter, do the “Doing the Stuff” challenge, meet with 3–5 men, and talk honestly about what happened in real life. The goal is simple: transformation over information, obedience over knowledge, honesty over image management, and brotherhood over isolation. Here’s how it works: - Join a Fire Team of 3–5 men. - Read only the assigned chapter each week. - Do the weekly challenge. Joby calls it “Doing the Stuff.” - Meet weekly with your Fire Team. Here is the link to the guide: https://www.skool.com/forgetribe/classroom/d4c7860c Tell the truth and help your brothers obey Jesus. If you want in, comment below with: 1. “I’m in” 2. Best days/times you can meet 3. Whether you’re willing to lead a Fire Team Check out the attached video. If God is stirring something in you, step in. Ready, break!

We’re in a new season of Forge Tribe — a space between challenges that we’re calling The Foundry. This is your window to jump in, explore, and invite new men to connect — without the pressure of a full challenge commitment. Here’s what this season is about: - Smaller, flexible fire teams - The chance to bounce between groups - Building connections with different guys across Forge Tribe - Studying, sharpening, and growing together This isn’t about locking into one group long-term. It’s about getting exposure, building brotherhood, and finding your rhythm as we lead up to our Fall Challenge in September. A lot of you are already meeting regularly — book studies, weekly calls, etc. Let’s open that up. 👇 Drop a comment below with: - What you’re studying - When you’re meeting - Whether you’re open to others joining The goal? Over time, every guy in Forge Tribe gets to connect with others across the tribe — not just one circle. This is how we build something stronger. More details on the Fall Challenge coming soon. For now — step into The Foundry. Let’s get after it.

Welcome to The 40 Day Crucible. You’re in. The Crucible = the 40-day Challenge The Crucible starts February 23. Until then, your job is simple: read the guide + build your team + get ready. Do These 3 Things (in order) 1) Read The Crucible Guide Go to Classroom → find The Crucible Guide → read it. This explains: - the disciplines - the weekly rhythm - what’s expected (and what isn’t) - how to do this with your team 2) Build your Fire Team (this is the point) The goal is for you to assemble your own team and bring them with you. Your goal: 3–5 men you can be honest with for 40 days. Do this today: - Invite your guys to join this Skool community - Start a group text thread to start communicating with each other (iMessage / WhatsApp / whatever you choose) - Name it something obvious: “Crucible – [Team Name]” 3) Set your weekly team meeting Pick a weekly time now (keep it simple): - In person or - Zoom / Google Meet / FaceTime — your call Consistency beats intensity. Just choose a time and lock it in. What happens on Feb 23? - The Crucible begins February 23 - Each day’s devotional content drops at midnight (so it’s ready when you wake up) Lone Ranger? We’ve got you. If you’re ready to jump into a Fire Team but don’t have one yet: Click here to get placed on a team: LONE RANGER SURVEY We’ll match you with a team as quickly as possible. If you’re unsure what to do next: 1. Classroom → Crucible Guide 2. Build your team (3–5) + invite them 3. Set your weekly meeting time