As we gear up for our 7 days of fasting & prayer. Here are some points to help you gain understanding and plan better. We look forward to doing this together with you and see God do a work in us and through us.
The Purpose of Fasting
- Seeking His presence rather than seeking His hands.
- Seeking answers from God – Ezra 8:21 & 23 (NLT)
- Praying on behalf of others – Ezekiel 22:30 (NLT)
- Breaking through in difficult situations – Isaiah 58:6-8 (NLT)
Why Do We Fast & Pray?
- It is a command – Joel 1:14 (AMPC)
- We humble ourselves and seek God’s divine intervention – Psalm 35:13 (NLT)
- Allow God to intervene legally in the earth realm – Psalm 115:16, Matt 6:10 (NLT)
How Do We Fast?
- Discreetly – Matt 6:17-18 (NLT)
- With Faith – Hebrews 11:6 (NLT)
- Type of Fast – Abstaining from food, media etc.
Prayer Fundamentals
- Create a lifestyle of prayer.
- Have a certain time, place and a plan.
