As you enter into the 21 day fast beginning on Monday, January 3 I would like to share a few thoughts with you.
Please realize that fasting is all about God having more of your life. As you deny yourself food or some other activity, I trust it will bring you to a place of greater dependence and focus on God. In addition I encourage you to spend time with God not only first thing each day but also spend time with him as you fast a meal. If you are cutting out certain foods, each time your stomach growls or you long for that favourite food -- turn that time into a prayer moment.
Use this time of fasting to pray more often. To express your need for God in a new and fresh way. Lift praise and thanks to God for your salvation and the many blessings in your life. Confess sin and areas of struggle. Please pray specifically for an area of need in your life, family or a friends life. Seek out others and pray with them. Share prayer by email, facebook or over the phone.
In addition, seek God on behalf of Church at the Falls. Pray for God's power upon our church, for spiritual growth, for people to come to faith in Christ, for wisdom, for greater impact.
I would also suggest that you take time to worship. http://www.youtube.com/
Here is a great online Bible reading plan that goes with the 21 days of prayer.
http://www.youversion.com/read
Here's some great fasting info from a friend of LifeChurch.tv
http://www.jentezenfranklin.
I don't expect you to blow it.... but if you do... just start over again. It's not about legalism or "doing it right". It's about God working in your life and he will do that even if you aren't perfect :-)
Seek him in all you do. I look forward to hearing great things from each of you.
Brandon Duff
Lead Pastor
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