January 12, 2025 - February 2, 2025

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Why Fast?

Great question! Fasting is a way for us to connect even closer with God. By allowing ourselves to give up certain foods and/or activities, we have more time to hear from God, feel God, and experience His presence more.

Join us for a prayer service, every Wednesday from 6:30 - 7:30pm in the Sanctuary.

Fasting helps us as we desire to draw near to God.

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Lectio Divina Prayer Instructions

Lectio (read): Slowly read the passage.

Meditatio (Meditate): Reflect on words or phrases that resonate.

Oratio (Pray): Pray in response to the passage.

Contemplatio (Contemplate): Rest in God’s presence, allowing the word to sink deeply into the heart.

Types of Fasts

Complete Food Fast

This type of fast means giving up social media, television, or video games. You can do all three or just one. This is used to eliminate daily distractions.

Liquid Fast

This type of fast means abstaining from all food and drinking only water. Usually short term (1-3 days), requires prep and possible medical consultation.

Partial Fast

This type of fast is skipping certain meals like breakfast and lunch or just types of foods like meats or caffeine. A Daniel fast is under this category.

Media Fast

This type of fast means giving up certain comforts such as luxury items like coffee or a favorite snacks.

Financial Fast

This type of fast means spending money on only essentials. This allows the person to focus on stewardship & giveing more generously.

Comfort Fast

This type of fast means only consuming liquids, such as water, juice, or broth. This allows for longer fasting periods while sustaining energy.

Daily Prayer & Fasting

Week 1: Intimacy With God

  • 1/12/25 - Psalm 42:1-2 (ESV) - “As the deer pants for streams or water, so my soul pants for you, my God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God.”

  • 1/13/25 - John 15:4-5 (ESV) - “Remain in me, as I also remain in you.”

  • 1/14/25 - Psalm 63:1-4 (ESV) - “You, God, are my God; earnestly I seek you.”

  • 1/15/24 Isaiah 55:1-3 (ESV) - “Come, all you who are thirsty, come to the waters.”

  • 1/16/25 - Matthew 11:28-30 (ESV) - “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.”

  • 1/17/25 - Revelation 3:20 (ESV) - “Here I am! I stand at the door and knock.”

Week 2: Repentance & Renewal

  • 1/18/25 - Psalm 51:10-12 (ESV) - “Create in me a pure heart, O God.”

  • 1/19/25 - Isaiah 58:6-9 (ESV) - “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen?”

  • 1/20/25 - Joel 2:12-13 (ESV) - “Return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping.”

  • 1/21/25 - Lamentations 3:22-26 (ESV) - “The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases.”

  • 1/22/25 - Romans 12:1-2 (ESV) - “Offer your bodies as a living sacrifice.”

  • 1/23/25 - 2 Chronicles 7:14 (ESV) - “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves.”

Week 3: Guidance & Empowerment

  • 1/24/25 - Psalm 25:4-5 (ESV) - “Show me your ways, Lord.”

  • 1/25/25 - Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) - “Trust in the Lord with all your heart.”

  • 1/26/25 - Isaiah 40:28-31 (ESV) - “Those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.”

  • 1/27/25 - Philippians 4:6-7 (ESV) - “Do not be anxious about anything.”

  • 1/28/25 - Ephesians 3:16-19 (ESV) - “that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”

  • 1/29/25 - James 1:5-6 (ESV) - “If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God.”

Finals Days: Empowered For Mission

  • 1/30/25 - Acts 1:8 (ESV) - “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you.”

  • 1/31/25 - Matthew 28:18-20 (ESV) - “Go and make disciples of all nations.”

  • 2/1/25 - Galatians 5:22-23 (ESV) - “The fruit of the spirit is love, joy, peace…”