PRAYER AND FASTING
19TH - 23RD JANUARY
WHY DO WE TAKE THIS TIME TO FAST?
At the start of each year, we invite our church family to join in a season of prayer and fasting. This is an opportunity to dedicate the year to God, seek His guidance, and align ourselves with His purpose.
Fasting sharpens our awareness of God’s presence and power, strengthens our faith, and opens the door to spiritual breakthroughs. It is a meaningful way to pray for areas such as:
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A deeper relationship with God
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Guidance and wisdom
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Breakthroughs in family, finances, or health
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Salvation and healing for others
You might also consider regular fasting throughout the year, such as dedicating one day each month or fasting a single meal weekly. Be open to moments when God might call you to fast spontaneously.
HOW TO PREPARE
Choose a type of fast that will challenge you spiritually but remains realistic based on your experience and physical needs. Examples include:
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Full or liquid fast
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Partial fast
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Daniel fast
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Technology fast
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Social media fast
Whatever you choose, let it free up time and focus to seek God through prayer journaling and Bible study.
WHAT ARE YOU BELIEVING GOD FOR?
Spend time in prayer identifying your reasons for fasting. You might be seeking deeper intimacy with God, praying for answers or breakthroughs, or interceding for others. Write down your intentions as a focus for your prayer time.
Together, let us enter this season with hearts full of faith and expectancy, trusting God to move powerfully in our lives, our church, and beyond. As we move into this season of "Elevation" let’s embrace this opportunity to step into the fullness of God’s plans for us.
Whether you’re fasting for personal growth, breakthroughs, or interceding for others, we believe God will meet you in a profound way. Let’s make this time a sacred offering, dedicating ourselves wholly to Him.
EVENTS
WHAT IS FASTING?
Fasting is a deeply rooted spiritual practice where we intentionally set aside our physical needs for a time to focus on God and draw closer to Jesus. By doing so, we shift our reliance from earthly things to God, allowing prayer and scripture to take centre stage. Fasting, paired with prayer and Bible reading, can be a powerful way to deepen your faith and open your heart to God's presence.
