Monday, January 06, 2014

Fasting on Purpose

Biblical fasting is more than just doing without food.  It is a time to direct your private discipline toward God on purpose.

When you give God your first through fasting, prayer and giving at the beginning of the year, you set the course for the entire year.

What is the Fasting Purpose for you?
  1. Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
  2. Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
  3. Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
  4. Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
  5. Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
  6. Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
  7. Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
  8. Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
  9. Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
The Prophet Isaiah talked about fasting on purpose “[Is] not this the fast that I have chosen to loose the bands of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, and to let the oppressed go free, and that ye break every yoke?”(Isaiah 58:6)

There are several great promises in this verse.  As you fast and pray let this verse serve as a promise from God.  There are many of our family and friends that need to experience the freedom in areas of their life. Another great promise, from the book of Isaiah, proclaims that the chosen fast will “undo the heavy burdens and let the oppressed go free.” We are living in tough economic times and we know that so many people are under a financial burden. As we come together to fast and pray, we believe that your burdens will be lifted and that financial blessings will be released into your life!
Ask the Lord to show you areas to focus on during your time of fasting and prayer. We believe that, as we pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year (Matthew 6:33)!

1 comment:

  1. Thanks, Pastor. I needed some direction.

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