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Dormition Fast Free Download

July 21, 2026 by Destinie Winn

Do you struggle with what fast-friendly meals to make for breakfast, lunch and snacks? I created a cheat sheet to help lighten the mental load of thinking of easy and diverse fasting options. My hope is to lighten the load this Dormition Fast, so you can spend less time thinking about what you are going to cook, and spend more time in prayer and participating in the divine services and fasting. I pray this packet is a blessing!

In this packet you will find:

~ Fasting Ideas Cheat Sheet

~ 2 Blank Meal Plan Sheets

~ 2 Blank Grocery Shopping Lists

~ 6 additional recipes

Here’s a sneak peak about what is included:

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Do you struggle with what fast-friendly meals to make for breakfast, lunch and snacks? I created a cheat sheet to help lighten the mental load of thinking of easy and diverse fasting options. My hope is to lighten the load this Dormition Fast, so you can spend less time thinking about what you are going to cook, and spend more time in prayer and participating in the divine services and fasting. I pray this packet is a blessing!

In this packet you will find:

~ Fasting Ideas Cheat Sheet

~ 2 Blank Meal Plan Sheets

~ 2 Blank Grocery Shopping Lists

~ 6 additional recipes

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