Monday, January 7, 2008

21-Day All Church Prayer & Fasting

Today begins a 21-Day journey of prayer & fasting for Englewood Ministries. We are entering into this spiritual time asking God to bless both our private lives and our church.

There are different types of fasting. Total fasting, partial fasting, Wesley fast (until 3pm daily), etc. I am suggesting a partial fast, called a "Daniel" Fast. No meat, bread, sugar. Only water & natural juice to drink. As always consult your doctor with any medical concerns. And listen to God as He gives you specific direction for your situation.

In order to see a breakthrough in any area of your life, fasting must be accompanied by reading the Bible and praying. Below you can download our daily prayer guide. Use these Scriptures to kick off your daily prayer time and keep you on track.

Below is a copy of the commitment card we used on Sunday. Many were turned in already, but feel free to download it and post it in your home, car, desk, whereever. Just send us an e-mail letting us know you're participating in some capacity, because we want to pray over you during this time.

I will be posting more about our time of Prayer & Fasting in the days to come. Guys, this journey will not be easy. It can be hard to give up the foods we love. It may cause headaches, irritability, etc. You may not feel like praying. But press on. Accomplish your goal. Stretch yourself. Stay fresh in God's Word. Keep moving forward.

Download 21-Day Prayer Guide

Download Daniel Fasting Recipes

Download Commitment Card

Download "What is a Daniel Fast?"

As always, feel free to contact me if you have any questions that haven't been answered here.

I'll see you Wed., Jan. 9 @ 7pm for a very special Prayer Service!

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