This Season of Prayer and Fasting invites you to come together and pray as a family. It is a time to grow closer to God and listen for His voice. It helps you learn how to follow Jesus every day and show others how to follow Him too.

WHO SHOULD I PRAY FOR DURING THE SEASON OF PRAYER & FASTING?

ASK YOURSELF THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS:

  1. WHO DO I SEE EVERYDAY?

  2. WHO SITS NEAR ME?

  3. WHO NEEDS ENCOURAGEMENT?

  4. WHO IS DIFFICULT TO DEAL WITH?

  5. WHO IS NEW AT SCHOOL?

  6. WHO MIGHT NEED PRAYER OR SALVATION?

PRAY FOR THOSE ON YOUR F.R.A.N.C.E.S. LIST:

FRIENDS
RELATIVES
ASSOCIATES
NEIGHBORS
CLASSMATES
ENEMIES
STRANGERS

Monday, Jan. 12
God is our teacher
Prayer: Lord teach us to Pray 

Luke 11

Wednesday, Jan. 14
Power of Prayer: Prayer for those who we know who don’t know Jesus 

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Friday, Jan. 16
Do not be Anxious

Philippians 4

Tuesday, Jan. 13
Pray with Persistence 

Week One
Principles of Prayer: POWER TO PRAYER

Week TWO
PARTNERED PRAYER: HEART FOR EVANGELISM

Thursday, Jan. 15

Monday, Jan. 19
Love for God

Matthew 22:37-38

Tuesday, Jan. 20
Love for People 

Matthew 22:39-40

Wednesday, Jan. 21
Building Relationships

Colossians 4:2-6

Thursday, Jan. 22
Engaging the Culture
by How we Live

Matthew 5:13-16

Friday, Jan. 23
Sharing your Story
Reflection: Consider how you can be a light in your community and culture

Philippians 1:27

Monday, Jan. 26
Dealing with Rejection

Reflection: Recognize that rejection is part of sharing the gospel and stay encouraged. Pray for boldness

Ephesians 6:19-20

Week three
power of prayer: boldness to evangelize

Tuesday, Jan. 27
Equipping Yourself

2 Timothy 2:15

Wednesday, Jan. 28
Handling Difficult Conversations

Reflection: How can you prepare yourself to engage in respectful and meaningful conversations about faith.

1 Peter 3:15

Thursday, Jan. 29
On Step at a Time

Reflection: Trust in the Lord as you take steps in your evangelistic journey, knowing He directs your path.

Proverbs 3:5-6

Friday, Jan. 30
Commissioning Prayer

Reflection: Spend time in prayer, asking God to send workers into the harvest and committing to be a part of His mission.

Matthew 9:37-38

To fast is to purposefully and voluntarily abstain from a pleasurable activity. This spiritual discipline is effective in focusing our attention away from the flesh and toward God. Fasting is also an effective response to challenging physical or emotional situations, circumstances, relationships and needs.

In Scripture, fasting is almost always linked to abstaining from food. However, there are other ways to fast as well. Anything that can be given up temporarily in order to focus on and grow closer to God can be considered a fast. One may choose to abstain from television, social media, certain types of foods or activities. Fasting should be limited to a set time (I Corinthians 7:5), especially when the fasting is from food. Some may choose to fast from sun up to sun down. Please

Note: You should not begin a fast from food, medicines or prescribed treatments without first consulting your personal physician. Some people may not be able to physically fast from food, but everyone can temporarily give up something in order to draw closer to God.

WhAT IS FASTING?

types of fasts

normal fast

To abstain from all forms of food and only drink water.

(Luke 4:1-2, Matthew 4:2-3 and Genesis 24:33)

absolute or total fast

To abstain from all food as well as water. This type of fast can be extremely dangerous if not done properly. Therefore, it is a limited fast and should last for a maximum of three days.

(Acts 9:9, Ezra 10:6, Esther 4:16, Exodus 34:28, Deuteronomy 9:9 and Deuteronomy 9:18)

To abstain from certain foods such as meats, sweets, carbohydrates, etc. Alternatively, you may only eat certain types of foods like fruits, vegetables and whole grains.

(Daniel 1:12-15, Daniel 10:2-3 and Matthew 3:4)

partial fast

Prepares the Penitent Heart
Joel 2:12-12-13

Adds Power for Spiritual Service
Matthew 17:21

Aids in Pursuing God
Daniel 9:3

Aids in Focusing on God
Joel 2:12

Rewarded When Done Discreetly
Mathew 6:16-18

Puts Us in a Posture of Humility
Psalm 35:13

Weapon in Spiritual Warfare
Esther4:16

Sets the Captives Free
Isaiah 58:6

Ushers in Healing
Isaiah 58:8

Aids in receiving Direction
Acts 13:2

Get Specific Prayers Answered
Ezra 8:23

Aids in Receiving Revelation
Daniel 9:3, 21-22

Benefits of Fasting

  • Everyone should consult his or her physician before beginning a fast. Those who are under a physician's care, on medications, currently ill or have a history of eating disorders must be especially careful.

  • When the designated time of fasting has been completed, it is important to transition out of the fast with care. You must end your fast gradually. Rushing into a diet of solid foods following a fast can produce serious side effects.

  • When the desire for the thing you are fasting from rises up, recognize that is the flesh opposing the spirit. Press against it during your time of fasting with prayer, praises to God and meditation in His Word.

  • Fast as unto God. Make your fast as a form of worship and present it as an offering to the Lord. (Zechariah 7:5, Acts 13:2)

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