Dear Friends of the Faith and our Lord Jesus Christ, It is with great excitement that I pen this communique to you as I survey the horizon for 2019 and conclude that “God is faithful”. His provisions are steadfast, His grace is truly amazing, His love is overflowing, His peace is perfect, and His mercies are made new each and every morning. To God be the Glory for all that He has done. The year 2018 is now in the rear-view mirror of our human experience as we press toward the mark of the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus and enter into this God-ordained year of Excellence and Beyond for 2019.
I am delighted that you have decided to participate in this extended time of fasting, prayer, and consecration. This is the perfect time to reset our spiritual compass and bring revival to every area of our faith, families and futures by “seeking first the kingdom of God and His righteousness” through fasting.
This 21-day Daniel Fast plan was designed to be used as a tool to guide you through your journey of reaching for more of Christ. Whether you have devoted yourself to seasons of fasting or if this is your first time, you can begin where you are and experience what God has in store for you in a powerful way through these practical steps. As you meditate and ruminate on the word of God, please ask Holy Spirit to guide you through the application of His Word for your life to produce an eternal transformation.
Together we will seek the Lord for devotion, direction, and provision. It is my prayer that you will experience the presence and power of God in an extraordinary way as you commit yourself to Him over the next 21 days. I look forward to growing together in Christ with you in the year ahead! Servant of the Most High God,
Dr. John R. Adolph, Pastor
FASTING FOCUS 1. FAST Fasting is a principle that God intended for everyone to enjoy. It’s not a punishment; it’s a privilege! By practicing the spiritual discipline of fasting, you can get closer to God and grow in your spiritual walk like never before. It is one of the most powerful weapons God has given us for our daily lives. Commit to the Daniel Fast or to another type of fast for 21 days. Choose something that will stretch you and allow you to grow for 21 days. The Word of God declares in James 4:8a, “Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you.”
2. READ Read our “21 Day Daniel Fast” Reading Plan throughout the day. Meditate on what you have read. Read the Word over and over as the Holy Spirit leads you to meditate on His Word. Try to do as David did in Psalms 1:2 “But his delight is in the law of the Lord, and in His law he meditates both day and night.”
3. PRAY The purpose of the fast is to draw nearer to God in devotion and consecration that the power of God will manifest in your life. Prayer is the key! It is through prayer that you will have the opportunity to dialogue with God, to present your requests and your supplications. But more importantly, prayer is the time that you will have the opportunity to HEAR what God is speaking to you. As you pray, LISTEN for the Holy Spirit to speak to you. Prayer services will also be held each Sunday evening (the 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th) and every Thursday (the 10th, 17th, & 24th) at 6 PM in the sanctuary for the duration of the fast. The WAR ROOM 10,000 will also take place every Wednesday at 7 AM (CST) via FaceBook Live and Conference Call at 641-715-0602. We invite everyone to join us on this spiritual journey as we dig deeper to grow closer to our Soon and Coming King.
Fasting Guide What does the Bible teach about fasting? Biblical fasting involves abstaining from eating (and/or drinking) for spiritual purposes. In the Old Testament, Israel celebrated certain annual feasts, the most prominent being the Day of Atonement. There were also occasional fasts associated with specific historical events, both individuals and corporate. A few examples of fasting are: during a time of grief (1 Sam 31:13; Nehemiah 1:4), during a time of repentance (1 Sam7:6; I Kings 21:27), as an expression of humility (Ezra 8:21; Psalm 69:10), and as an expression of a need for God’s guidance and help. All of these fasts share a common thread – their dependence on God. Fasting teaches us that God’s Word nourishes us: Matthew 4:1-4 records the only example of Jesus fasting, just prior to His being tempted in the wilderness. He faced temptation with these words, “It is written, ‘Man shall not live by bread alone, but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God.’” Jesus is quoting Deuteronomy 8:3-5 which tells about the 40 years Israel spent in the wilderness, depending daily on manna to sustain them. God humbled the Israelites through their hunger in order to teach them to depend on His Word to sustain them. This is an awesome example of the Word nourishing our hunger for spiritual food. Fasting teaches us that God’s will sustains us: John 4:31-35 records Jesus’ encounter with the woman at the well. When the disciples return, they encourage Jesus to eat. He responds by saying, “I have food to eat that you know not of.” He adds, “My food is to do the will of the Father.” Jesus gives us another principle of fasting that food alone is not enough. We are sustained by doing God’s will. Fasting teaches us that Jesus Himself sustains us: John 6:48-50 states, “I am the bread of life. Your fathers ate the manna in the wilderness, and are dead. This is the bread which comes down from heaven, that one may eat of it and not die.”. We see this pictured symbolically in the bread and the cup of the Lord’s Supper. Jesus is the source of eternal life. Fasting is feasting on Jesus.
What is the purpose of fasting? Fasting is designed to intensify our dependence on God by weakening our dependence of food and other things. HOW DOES FASTING DO THAT? Fasting reveals and heals our dependence on food (and other things) to fill the discomfort caused by low self-esteem, unfulfilling work, unloving relationships, uncontrolled circumstances etc. It removes the false peace derived from the pleasure of eating and indulging in other things. Richard Foster says, “More than any other discipline, fasting reveals the things that control us. This is a wonderful benefit to the true disciple who longs to be transformed into the image of Jesus Christ. We cover up what is inside us with food and other good things, but in fasting these things surface. If pride controls us, it will be revealed almost immediately. David writes in Psalm 69:10 “I humbled my soul with fasting”. Anger bitterness, jealousy, strife, fear – if they are within us, they will surface during fasting.” Fasting teaches us that we can go without getting what we want and survive. Fasting can free us from having to fulfill every desire that we have. It helps to teach moderation and instill discipline, not only in relation to food, but all areas of our lives. It teaches contentment as Timothy states in I Timothy 6:6 “Now godliness with contentment is great gain.”
Fasting expresses our worship and deepens our hunger for God. Richard Foster says, “Fasting reminds us that we are sustained ‘by every word that proceeds from the mouth of God’.” Food does not sustain us. GOD SUSTAINS US IN CHRIST. “And He is before all things, and in Him all things consist.” Colossians 1:17. Therefore, in your experience of fasting from food and other things, feast on God’s Word. It is ALWAYS ABOUT GOD!
STEPPING INTO YOUR FAST STEP 1: Clarify the purpose of your fast Why are you fasting? What is the purpose and the expectation of your time of consecration? Ask Holy Spirit to clarify why are you fasting. This is a God-led and God-initiated endeavor. Ask for specific strategies for your fast. BE INTENTIONAL with your purpose, intents, and expectations. STEP 2: Specify the type of fast you will undertake Pray about the type of fast you should undertake. Jesus implied that all of His disciples should fast. (Matthew 6:16-18; 9:14). For Him, it was a matter of WHEN His disciples would fast, not IF they would. As you prepare for this leg of your spiritual journey, decide on the following items up front: How LONG will you fast – one meal, one day, one week, the whole 21 days The TYPE of fast God wants you to undertake What physical, social, financial, social media ACTIVITIES will you restrict How much TIME will you devote each day to prayer and to God’s Word WHERE will you meet with God daily Step 3: Prepare your heart, mind, and body for fasting Fasting is not a spur of the moment commitment; IT IS INTENTIONAL. The very foundation of fasting is REPENTANCE; because unconfessed sin can hinder your prayers. Here are a few suggestions to prepare your heart: Fasting requires reasonable precautions. Consult your physician prior to the beginning of your fast. This will ensure that your body is ready if you have chronic or acute conditions and if you take prescription medications. Do not rush into your fast. Eat smaller meals before the fast; as this will prepare your body. Avoid foods high in fat and sugar. Increase your intake of fruits and vegetables Prepare yourself by scheduling time alone with God. Remember that God is your Father and He loves you and is pulling for your success. Confess every sin that the Holy Spirit calls to your remembrance and accept God’s forgiveness (1 John 1:9). Seek forgiveness from all who you have offended and forgive all who have hurt you (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4, 17:3-4). Make restitution as the Holy Spirit leads you. Surrender every issue, fully, to Jesus Christ (Romans 12:1-2) Prepare for SPIRITUAL WARFARE. Do not underestimate Satan and his attacks on you, your family, your money, your health, etc. during this time of dedication to God. “Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8
PURCHASE A JOURNAL to chronicle all your prayers, expectations, conversations, oppositions, dreams, and MIRACLES that God manifests during your time of consecration. Commit to attending Worship services on Sunday and Corporate Prayer on Sunday and Thursday evenings. Being around other believers during this time will encourage you to keep going when fasting becomes difficult. Finally, and of profound importance: Jesus instruct us in Matthew 6:16 “Moreover, when you fast, do not be like the hypocrites, with a sad countenance. For they disfigure their faces that they may appear to men to be fasting. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. But you, when you fast, anoint your head and wash your face, so that you do not appear to men to be fasting, but to your Father who
is in the secret place; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you openly.” This is a PERSONAL JOUR NEY and the strict details should not be something you constantly discuss with others. It is between YOU AND GOD!!
TYPES OF FASTS Now that we have explored Old and New Testament teaching and instruction on fasting, lets proceed to discuss specific types of fasts. Richard Foster offers us helpful words in his classic, Celebration of Discipline, “As with all the Disciplines, a progression should be observed; it is wise to learn to walk well before we try to run.” Biblical fasting almost always concerns food. Since the purpose of fasting is to focus on God, to humble ourselves and to remind ourselves that we are sustained by every work that proceeds from the mouth of God, then the task in fasting is connecting our “going without food” to “hungering for God”. 1. Absolute Fast (Full Fast) – This fast requires abstinence from all solid foods. It is a LIQUIDS ONLY fast. 2. Daniel Fast – No meat, sweet foods, or strong drinks (Daniel 10:2-3). This can also be considered a vegetarian diet. 3. Partial Fast – A partial fast is from 6:00 AM to 3:00 PM or from sun up to sun down. You can select from 3 types of fasting – Absolute, Daniel or give up at least one item of food. 4. Entertainment Fast – A fast designed to abstain from activities that take your attention away from times of prayer (FaceBook, Twitter, Instagram, Social Media, TV, video games, unnecessary phone usage, shopping, excessive talking, concerts, alcohol, tobacco, addictions, etc.) Any true fast involves abstinence from food or at least certain types of food, there are fasting combinations that may work best for many people. The goal is to find the place where you feel focused on God and in tuned with spiritual things. This is the place where you feel light and spiritually alert to hear the voice of God. You will experience an increased spiritual energy – these are the effects of the fast working for you. This is your FAST ZONE. Find your FAST ZONE, BE INTENTIONAL AND FINISH STRONG.
If you do not choose to fast, or no matter what kind of fast you choose, seek God with us in prayer daily.
Day 1, January 7, 2019: To increase in spiritual hunger and holiness Daniel 10 This is the source of the 21 days of fasting. As you set this time apart for your 21-day appointment with God, know that God has already your prayer. He is already at work on your behalf. Psalm 51:10-12 Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me. Cast me not away from Thy presence; and take not thy Holy Spirit from me. Restore unto me the joy of Thy salvation; and uphold me with Thy free spirit. Daniel 6:10 Now when Daniel knew that the writing was signed, he went into his house; and his windows being open in his chamber toward Jerusalem, he kneeled upon his knees three times a day, and prayed, and gave thanks before his God, as he did aforetime. PRAYER: Lord, make my heart open to receive Your cleansing power that I may ascend unto the hill of the Lord. Make my heart tender towards You and Your people. Take out bitterness, rejection, unforgiveness, and hatred and replace it with Your love, Your forgiveness, Your joy, and Your kindness. Increase my appetite for more of You – more of Your Word. You said, “blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they SHALL be filled.” … In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Day 2, January 8, 2019: To draw close to God Psalm 24:3-4 Who shall ascend into the hill of the Lord? or who shall stand in His holy place? He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, now sworn deceitfully.
Psalm 32:5 I acknowledged my sin unto thee, and mine iniquity have I not hid. I said, I will confess my transgressions unto the Lord; and thou forgavest the iniquity of my sin. Selah. PRAYER: Heavenly Father, reveal anything in my life that would hinder my ability to come into Your presence. Help me see my propensity towards sin and help me to change. Help me to see my sin the way You see it. Thank You for loving me in spite of my failures. Lord, it is Your loving-kindness that leads me to repentance… In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Day 3, January 9, 2019: To worship with a whole heart Psalm 111:1 Praise ye the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. Psalm 27:8 When thou saidst, Seek ye my face; my heart said unto thee, Thy face, Lord, will I seek. PRAYER: Lord, I come before Your throne with confidence and humility. I am relying on the promise of Christ Jesus that provides me the relationship with You as my Heavenly Father, Abba. Bring me fully into Your presence; for in Your presence there is fullness of joy and pleasures forevermore. Lead me fully into Your will for my life so that each day of will be an offering to You. I present my body as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable unto You; which is my reasonable service. Keep me from the Evil One that You may get the glory from my life… In Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Day 4, January 10, 2019: To set the desire of your heart
Psalm 27:4 One thing have I desired of the Lord, that will I seek after; that I may dwell in the house of the Lord all the days of my life, to behold the beauty of the Lord, and to enquire in His temple Psalm 37:4 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and He shall give thee the desires of thine heart. PRAYER: Lord, I want You to be the Lord of my life, the top priority of all that I am and all that I do with nothing else even close in second place. Father, help me to love You more than I have every loved anyone or anything. I want You to fill my heart, all of it, so Your love and grace flow richly through me to everyone that comes in contact with me. Lord, keep me from distractions, disruptions, and destruction that can create havoc in my life. I will give You the glory through my desire of You… In Jesus’ Name. Amen. Day 5, January 11, 2019: To walk in wisdom and revelation Psalm 43:3 O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, and to thy tabernacles. Ephesians 1:17-18 That the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give unto you the spirit of wisdom and revelation in the knowledge of Him: That the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that ye may know what is the hope of His calling, and what the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints. PRAYER: Lord, thank You for the understanding of things that You have given to me. I desire to have a deeper and more meaningful relationship with You. I ask You to open my eyes to see You clearer and open my ears that I may hear Your voice when You speak to me. I pray for the Spirit of wisdom and revelation that I may know Jesus deeper and have a more profound understanding of the hope that is in His heart for me. Father, keep my understanding protected by Your blood that I do not contaminate Your wisdom and Your revelation with humanism, secularism, or any other ungodly wisdom. I thank You now for leading me in the paths of righteousness for Your Name’s sake… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 6, January 12, 2019: To be filled with power and purpose Acts 1:8 But ye shall receive power, after that the Holy Ghost is come upon you: and ye shall be
witnesses unto me both in Jerusalem, and in all Judea, and in Samaria, and unto the uttermost part of the earth.
Job 42:2 I know that thou canst do every thing, and that no thought can be withholden from thee. Romans 8:28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to His purpose. PRAYER: Father, I pray for You to help me stay connected to the Vine. Lord, I desire You in every aspect of my life. Purge me and prune me of all things that are not important and get in the way of my growing in power to fulfill my purpose. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit that I may run to the race with patience and answer the high calling of God. Lord, I ask You to protect me, my family, my church, my city and my nation from false callings and false purposes. Help us to hear Your voice through the noise of our culture. In Jesus’ Name…Amen. Day 7, January 13, 2019: To find and fulfill your destiny Habakkuk 2:3 For the vision is yet for an appointed time, but at the end it shall speak, and not lie: though it tarry, wait for it; because it will surely come, it will not tarry. Jeremiah 1:5a Before I formed thee in the belly I knew thee; and before thou camest forth out of the womb I sanctified thee PRAYER: Lord, the steps of a good man or woman are ordered by the Lord: and You delight in my way; order my steps. Help me to walk, talk, and breathe the way You would have me to walk, talk, and breathe. Father, I can do nothing without You; therefore, I need You! Help me not to lean on my own understanding, but to trust in You and Your ways so that I can clearly sense Your guidance to hear from You. I commit myself to follow You forever… In Jesus’ Name…Amen.
PRAYER FOR YOUR FAMILY Day 8, January 14, 2019: To produce the fruit of the Spirit Galatians 5:22-23 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith, meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Ephesians 4:2-3 With all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavoring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace. PRAYER: Gracious God, thank You for Your Word that describes so clearly what love is and for Your Son Jesus who humbly modeled it on earth for us. Help me, my family, and my church to produce the Fruit of Your Spirit and love each other in a way that pleases You. May we always have a love that protects, trusts, hopes, and perseveres. Take away all demonic fruit out of my life: anger, bitterness, hatred, moodiness, insecurity, and low self-esteem. Fill me with Your Spirit that I may be fruitful and multiply…In Jesus’ Name…Amen. Day 9, January 15, 2019: To be saved and delivered Acts 16:31 (AMP) And they answered, Believe in the Lord Jesus Christ [give yourself up to Him, take yourself out of your own keeping and entrust yourself into His keeping] and you will be saved, [and this applies both to] you and your household as well. Psalm 18:2 The Lord is my rock, and my fortress, and my deliverer; my God, my strength, in whom I will trust; my buckler, and the horn of my salvation, and my high tower. PRAYER: Father, I pray for the hurting and the lost of this world. I ask that You do what only You can in the life of _________________ (insert names). Be their Rock, their Redeemer. Use me Lord, in effective ways to show Your love to a dying world. Enter into the hearts of those far from You and be their Savior; deliver them into a transforming relationship with You. I pray for any loved ones by NAME who do not know You or have fallen away from You. I ask You to reveal Yourself to them as the God of love and forgiveness. I’m reminding You to reclaim the backslider, for You have declared that You are married to the backslider. I pray for a hedge of protection around my family, friends, church, Pastor, Governor, and President from all deception, temptation and any plans of the enemy that would thwart Your good plans for their lives… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 10, January 16, 2019: To serve God together Psalm 92:1 It is a good thing to give thanks unto the Lord, and to sing praises unto thy name, O Most High
Psalm 100:1 Make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands Joshua 24:15b As for me and my house, we will serve the Lord. PRAYER: Most High God, Jesus my Brother, Holy Spirit my Comforter… lead me into deeper communion and fellowship with You and with my community of faith. Begin with my own family to teach me to be bold lead them in worship and prayer, to bring the greatest glory to You, the only wise God, forever and ever. Father, keep my family from filling our time with distractions to pull us away from worshipping You. I commit myself, my time, and my talents to worship You with my whole heart… In Jesus’ Name… Amen.
REMEMBER TO JOURNAL EACH DAY! WE ARE HALF WAY THERE!!!!!!!! Habakkuk told us in chapter 2 verse 2 And the Lord answered me, and said, WRITE THE VISION, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it. If you’ve forgotten to journal, please take some time today to begin anew! Start today and watch God answer Your prayers, petitions, and supplications. Use the journal methodology in the rear of your Fasting Guide. Let’s Dig Deeper! Day 11, January 17, 2019: To be healed and reconciled Psalm 107:20 He sent His word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions: Malachi 4:6a And He shall turn the heart of the fathers to the children, and the heart of the children to their fathers,
PRAYER: Father God, I pray for the wounded to be healed: those of us who have been victimized, traumatized, abused, and misused and still wear the scars of the past. I pray for those who have need of physical healing in their bodies as well as those who need emotional healing. Lord, You sent Your Word to heal us and I just ask that You heal us through and through. Heal our bodies, our hearts, our hopes, and our relationships. Reconcile us back to the loved ones who have betrayed our trust. Reconcile relationships with Mothers and Daughters, Sons and Fathers, Shepherds and Sheep. Master, we ask that You protect our mind, body, and spirit from the
Tempter and give us the victory… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. PRAYER FOR YOUR SPIRITUAL FAMILY Day 12, January 18, 2019: To receive a fresh outpouring of Your Spirit Joel 2:28-29 And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your young men shall see visions: and also upon the servants and upon the handmaids in those days will I pour out my spirit. Matthew 3:11 I indeed baptize you with water unto repentance: but he that cometh after me is mightier than I, whose shoes I am not worthy to bear: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire: PRAYER: Lord, I pray for times of refreshing as Your Word and Holy Spirit’s presence cleanse and renew me. I pray that I will be spiritually minded and that I will say “Yes” to Your will and Your way through me. Thank You for pouring our Your Holy Spirit upon me, my family, my Pastor and my Church. Your faithfulness will keep me, my family, my Pastor and my Church from temptation because You will make a way of escape for us. We will be renewed with Your fresh outpouring of Your Spirit for revived worship, revived, discipleship, and revived commitment to serve You… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 13, January 19, 2019: To be served by a Pastor with a vision Jeremiah 3:15 And I will give you pastors according to mine heart, which shall feed you with knowledge and understanding. Proverbs 29:18a Where there is no vision, the people perish PRAYER: Father, the Giver of all vision, help me to hear Your voice through Your Word. Mold and motivate me to chase Your vision for my life and the vision You have my Your Church through Your Shepherds. Answer the prayers of the leaders of this Church; give them a clear and passionate vision for this season. Help the vision to adhere to the hearts and minds of this congregation – that we might win the race with You! Lord, keep the watchmen on the wall at Your church that they will Cry Loud and Spare not; for Your will shall be done on earth as it is in heaven… In Jesus’ Name… Amen.
PRAYER FOR OUR COMMUNITY Day 14, January 20, 2019: To be a habitation for God’s presence Ephesians 2:22 In whom ye also are builded together for an habitation of God through the Spirit. 1 Corinthians 3:16 Know ye not that ye are the temple of God, and that the Spirit of God dwelleth in you? PRAYER: Heavenly Father, you have declared that I am no longer a stranger or a foreigner, but a fellow citizen with the saints, and of the household of God; built together for a habitation of You. Lord, I just ask You to prepare me to be a sanctuary, pure and holy, tried and true, and with thanksgiving I’ll be a living sanctuary for You. Let me be a sanctuary in my home, on my street which I live, in my community, in my congregation, and my region. I pray that You will reveal Yourself to my neighbors and meet them where they are. Lord, build a bridge over prejudices, and biases, and cancel the assignment of the enemy off my neighborhood… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 15, January 21, 2019: To uphold righteousness and justice Psalm 89:14 Justice and judgment are the habitation of thy throne: mercy and truth shall go before thy face. Matthew 6:33 But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and His righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you. PRAYER: Father, Your Word shows that You care deeply for those that are suffering under injustice. Thank You for Your Father heart that upholds the oppressed, the depressed, and the cast aside. I ask that You would be with our leaders and work through them as You have so many times throughout history. Give them a passion to establish just laws and the wise discernment needed to solve complex issues. Where there is a lack of passion, move in their hearts to create an urgency to uphold justice. Give me a fire to stand for those who are suffering all kinds of injustice. Show me how I can work to influence those around me, and move in my own community to show Your love and compassion. Lord, I pray that You will keep a hedge of protection around the widows, the orphans, and the homeless. Resurrect their hopes and dreams like You did Lazarus. Let Your Kingdom come on earth right now… In Jesus’ Name… Amen.
Day 16, January 22, 2019: To value integrity 1 Samuel 16:7b For the Lord seeth not as man seeth; for man looketh on the outward appearance, but the Lord looketh on the heart. Proverbs 4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. PRAYER: Father, I know that You know my thoughts before I think them, because You are omniscient- all knowing. I desire to be obedient to You and to be a prisoner of hope. Teach me the value of being honest in all that I do; help me to do unto others as I would have them do unto me. Help me to always remember what You told Your disciples on the Mount of Olives: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Lord, I desire to see You so help me to keep my heart pure. God, the enemy is always trying to destroy me, so I ask that You teach me to walk in integrity, for it is then that I will walk securely… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 17, January 23, 2019: To experience revival 2 Chronicles 7:14 If my people, which are called by my name, shall humble themselves, and pray, and seek my face, and turn from their wicked ways; then will I hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin, and will heal their land. Psalms 85:6 Wilt thou not revive us again: that thy people may rejoice in thee? PRAYER: Father, I pray for a marketplace revival to sweep through our community and for revival to break out in Your streets, in schools, government, business, media, entertainment, and Your Church – especially in the lives of those who are seeking You and who reflect who You are. Lord, I ask that You raise up dedicated Christians all over the planet who will become a voice of reform to our community, state, and nation to make a difference in the lives of every one who lives here. Thank You that there is no weapon that is formed against us that shall prosper and that every tongue that rises up against us in judgment shall be condemned; for this is the heritage for Your servants… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 18, January 24, 2019: To experience God’s presence and power Psalm 16:11b In thy presence is fulness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures for evermore. Ephesians 3:20 Now unto Him that is able to do
exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. PRAYER: Lord God, I pray that Your Spirit will come down in real and powerful ways in my life. I invite You to walk alongside me today and demonstrate who You are. Show me the power of Your radical love, show me who I am because of what You have done, and show me how that can impact those around me with Your will and love. Come alongside me in my interactions with others, in my conversations with You, and in how I treat my family, friends, and co-workers. Be near to me, show me Your power and allow me to feel Your presence to transform my life and the lives of those around me. Father, I ask You to show up in my life for You are excellent in all Your ways. I acknowledge that there is nothing I can do without You – no church, no family, no career – nothing. King of Glory, I ask You to keep me from all hurt, harm, and danger and that You are present in my life in new and vibrant ways… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 19, January 25, 2019: To be filled with God’s glory John 1:14 And the Word was made flesh, and dwelt among us, (and we beheld His glory, the glory as of the only begotten of the Father,) full of grace and truth. Psalm 24:7-8 Lift up your heads, O ye gates; and be ye lift up, ye everlasting doors; and the King of glory shall come in. Who is this King of glory? The Lord strong and mighty, the Lord mighty in battle. PRAYER: O Mighty God, I pray that the believers in our community would be a city set on a hill and ‘salt and light’ to the world. I ask that we influence other nations with righteousness. I pray You give me Your perspective on reaching this world with the Love of Jesus. Lord, I ask You to instill in me a passion to join You in the mission of pursuing people to know You so that You are glorified among all nations and peoples. Lord, I ask that You keep us from being weary in well doing; for we shall reap if we faint not. Help us to always hunger and thirst after You and we ask that for our community and our church… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 20, January 26, 2019: To continue to seek God first 1 Chronicles 22:19a Now set your heart and your soul to seek the Lord your God; arise therefore, and
build ye the sanctuary of the Lord God Jeremiah 29:13 And ye shall seek me, and find me, when ye shall search for me with all your heart.
PRAYER: Father, thank You for these last 20 days of focusing on You. Thank You for the promise that you will be found when I seek You. Thank You that You don’t hide from me but that You constantly draw me near to You. Please put a hunger and thirst in my life for You Lord. You are majestic, amazing, forgiving, and full of mercy; And I am committing myself to chase after You with all of my heart from this day forward. Daily will I seek Thee. Early will I seek Thee. Late in the evening will I seek Thee. God, I love You and I want to forever be in Your presence. Thank You for keeping me strong during this time of separation, consecration, and meditation. Lord, You ARE my Strength! You ARE a Way Maker! You ARE a Miracle Worker and I am eternally grateful to You for redeeming my life. One thing I ask from You Lord, this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the House of the Lord all the days of my life, to gaze on Your beauty and to inquire in Your temple… In Jesus’ Name… Amen. Day 21, January 27, 2019: To give God praise and glory for the victory Psalm 146:1-2 Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul. While I live will I praise the Lord: I will sing praises unto my God while I have any being. Psalm 148-150 PRAYER: Thank You Lord for the final day of spending time with You! It has been the deepest pleasure of my existence: to spend time uninterrupted with You! I thank You for taking pleasure in Your people and beautifying the meek with salvation. I thank You for binding the wounds of my family, my community, my Church, my Pastor and family, my nation, and myself. Thank You for filling me with Your Spirit and reviving the passion to serve You again. Thank You for saving my family and community. Thank You for Your miracles of healing, deliverance, restoration, and restitution during my time of consecration. I am expecting answers to my prayers and I eagerly await the manifestation of Your Power and Presence in the lives of my family, my church and my community. O that men would praise the Lord for His goodness, and for His wonderful works to the children of men. Lord I WILL PRAISE YOU with my entire mind, body, and soul! Thank You for being our Refuge during the time of trouble and Lord, I give You the glory in the conclusion of this fast… In Jesus’ Name… Amen.
CONGRATULATIONS ON FINDING YOUR FAST ZONE AND FINISHING STRONG!!!!!!! GLORY TO OUR GOD FOR WHAT HE HAS DONE! IT IS MARVELOUS IN MY EYES!!!!
FINAL FASTING TIPS
Create a fasting calendar that fits the type of fast that God has ordained for you. Determine what each day and week will look like. Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with the items you need. Being unprepared to fast sets you up to give in to temptation. Choose well when selecting products, stick to raw food as much as possible, and limit artificial ingredients. Make church attendance a priority. Being around other Christians will encourage you to keep going when it becomes difficult. If you “mess up” during the fast, don’t get discouraged. Just get right back on track and keep it moving. God’s mercies “are new every morning” (Lamentations 3:22-23). His desire is for you to finish; and He will give you the grace and strength to do it for His grace is sufficient. Read your Bible consistently, prayerfully, and expectantly Use the SOAP METHOD to journal your daily devotionals S – Scripture – Read prayerfully and take notice which scripture(s) catch your attention and mark it in your Bible. Read and Re-read the verses that speak to you and write them in your journal O – Observation – Focus on that scripture, tune in and listen to what God is saying to you through His Word. What is it about the scripture that stands out? What is God revealing to you through His Word? Write them in your journal. A – Application – Think of how this verse(s) applies your life right now. Write them in your journal P – Prayer – Wrap up you SOAP time in prayer. Talk to God about what you just read and ask Him to open the eyes of your understanding to hear what the Spirit is saying. Remember, prayer is a relationship; it’s a two-way conversation. Please be sure to LISTEN to what God has to say.
Beloved, Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him; and He shall bring it to pass! God be with you as you begin your 21-day appointment with God!
**This Fasting Guide and 21- Day Prayer Guide was used as a template by Minister Cheryl Williams of Antioch Missionary Baptist Church in Beaumont, TX. It is my prayer that this will be a blessing to you, a sweet fragrance to our God, and a helpful tool during your 21 day appointment with God.
