Why should I fast?

• Are you in need of healing or a miracle?

• Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?

• Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?

• Are you in need of a fresh encounter?

• Do you desire a deeper, more intimate, and powerful relationship with the Lord?

• Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?

• Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?

• Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?

• Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?

 

Types of Fasting

There are several types of fasting. The one you choose is between you and God.

He will honor your best sacrifice.

• Full Fast

• Drink only liquids (you establish the number of days).

• The Daniel Fast

  • Eat no meat, no sweets, and no bread.

  • Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.

• 3-Day Fast

  • This fast can be a Full Fast, Daniel Fast, or give up at least one item of food.

• Partial Fast

  • A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from sun up to sundown.

  • You can select from three types of fasting —a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food

• Scripture References for Fasting: Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14

• Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word: 1 Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18, Nehemiah 1:4, Daniel 9:3, 20, Joel 2:12, Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30, Acts 13:2

• Corporate Fasting: 1 Samuel 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37

 

Remember that it is the attitude of a heart sincerely seeking Him to which God responds with a blessing (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, 1 Corinthians 8:8).

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May God greatly bless you as you fast!

 

21 Days of Prayer January 2023

 

Every Day Prayer Focus

• Humble ourselves. Ask for forgiveness for our sins and the sins of our land.

• Seeking God. Declaring our dependence on God in every area of our lives.

• Steward Well. Ask God how to steward well in our personal lives, finances, serving, etc.

• Hear from Heaven. Invite the Presence of God in our church and our lives (souls saved, signs, wonders, miracles, and transformed lives.)

• Next Steps. Praying for all people in their journey of faith to Know God, Find Freedom, Discover Purpose, and Make a Difference.

 

Daily Prayer Focus

Day 01 – Church service prayer (Saturday January 7th @ 9am)

Day 02 – Our Leaders – Nation, State,  and City (1 Timothy 2:1-2)

Day 03 – Our Pastors, church staff, board

Day 04 – Our City – Lancaster, Palmdale, Mojave and the whole AV.

Day 05 – Our Nation – national missions, revival in America

Day 06 – Our World – international missions, the Gospel in Israel and salvations.

Day 07 – Worship

Day 08 – Church service prayer (Saturday January 14th @ 9am)

Day 09 – The Lost – services, family members, friends

Day 10 – Life Groups – leaders, members, real life change

Day 11 – Next Step and All Stars leadership development, covering over every All-Star

Day 12 – Children and Students ministry

Day 13 – College/Career

Day 14 – Worship

Day 15 – Church service prayer (Saturday January 21st @ 9am)

Day 16 – Families and marriages

Day 17 – Our Church’s vision for 2023  

Day 18 – Personal vision for 2023

Day 19 – Personal freedom and deliverance – breakthrough in every area!

Day 20 – Our specific needs (finances, health, family members to be saved, Health, etc.)

Day 21 – OWN It - God help us to own what we learned and experienced these last 21 days.