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21 Days of Prayer and Fasting: January 9-29 |
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Prayer & Fasting are two keys, two tools, two weapons that God has given us to access the promises of God and the power of heaven in our lives. Our church family is fasting for 21 days. We invite you to join us and see what God will do in your life.
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Fasting basics: |
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- Fasting: voluntarily abstaining from food.
- Fasting is not dieting, but an opportunity for a deeper relationship with Jesus Christ.
- Fasting is not intended to punish your flesh, but to focus on God.
- Do not be legalistic. Fasting is a personal act of faith and obedience to God.
- Pray and ask God how you should fast.
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Why should we fast? |
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- Need, Humility, Revival, Anointing (God’s power/ability working in us and for us), Direction, Overcoming Spiritual Strongholds.
However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting. (Matthew 17:20-21)
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Ways to fast: |
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- Complete Fast: water only
- Juice Fast: water & juices only
- Partial Fast: eliminating specific Foods or one meal a day
- Daniel Fast (Daniel 1:8-14): fruits & vegetables only & water
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***If you are on medication, do not violate the guidelines of that medication without your doctor’s approval.
Everyone can do something, even if it is fasting your favorite foods. |
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We encourage you to listen to Pastor Gary Brothers’ prayer and fasting series as well as download the prayer guide and outline. These tools will help you better understand prayer and fasting and will assist you in staying focused. |
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| Download the 2012 Bible Study and Prayer Guide. |
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Another excellent resource for fasting tips comes from Bob Rodgers Ministries:
More Fasting Tips |
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| But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly. (Matthew 6:17, 18) |
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