Prayer & Fasting
We’re remaining STEADFAST in 2024! Join us as we dedicate the first portion of our year to align our hearts with God’s heart, seek greater capacities for boldness, and ask for the wisdom to advance the Kingdom with courage!
January 8th-17th
Daniel 1:15,17,20
At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the royal food… To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds… In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
What is fasting?
Simply stated, biblical fasting is refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. As a church, we are fasting in order to deepen our relationship with God and to walk in step with His plan and purpose. The best way to do this is to redirect our food source or something else of importance to us (i.e. media). This is accomplished through substituting our regular intake with Bible reading, praying and journaling.
The overall goal is to experience a genuine hunger for spending time with God. According to the Bible, there are three duties of every Christian: give, pray, and fast. Fasting takes a lot of discipline and strength – strength you can only receive from God. Your private discipline will bring you rewards in Heaven, as stated in Matthew 6.
When you give God your first through fasting, prayer, and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.
Will we choose the path of least resistance or will we remain steadfast?
Our hope is that every meal will be covered in prayer during the ten days we’re dedicating for this time of seeking the Lord. Sign up using the link below to indicate your commitment!
S.O.A.P. Journaling
Use the simple S.O.A.P. method during your daily devotional time to grow your faith and discern the voice of God!
First, determine a passage of the Bible that you’re going to read. (For example, you decide to read the book of Mark. Each day set aside time to read one or two chapters until the book is completed.) Pray and ask God to speak to you through His Word. After your personal reading time, write the following:
SCRIPTURE.
Write in your journal a verse or two that made an impression on you.
OBSERVATION.
Write what came to mind as you were reading this particular passage.
APPLICATION.
Write one sentence about how you can apply this Scripture to your life right now.
PRAYER.
Write a personal message to God based on what He revealed to you, and ask Him to help you apply it.
Without writing them down, you may forget those blessings, important lessons, and answered prayers.