21 days of prayer & fasting devotional

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Table of Contents NOTE FROM PASTOR JOHN | 2 FASTING ZONE | 4 FASTING OPTIONS | 5 FASTING AND EATING DISORDERS | 7 BEGINNING & BREAKING YOUR FAST WELL | 8 OTHER THOUGHTS ON FASTING | 9 BIBLE READING | 10 APPLY SOAP | 11 FINAL THOUGHTS | 12 DAILY DEVOTIONAL | 13

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A Note from Pastor John Distractions. Life is full of them. And more times than not, they keep us from focusing on the most important thing—our relationship with Jesus.

Therefore we need opportunities for a laser-like focus on Jesus. And that’s exactly why we’re taking 21 Days to connect with Him.

IMAGINE WHAT COULD HAPPEN if for 21 Days you connected with Jesus through

PRAYER, FASTING & BIBLE READING. It has the possibilities of making a huge difference in your life, in those you love, and in Crossroads. So why not choose to join us for 21 Days.

JUST 21 DAYS. This devotional guide is provided to assist you in walking through the 21 Days. You’ll find a brief bible reading as well as a few prayer points for each of the 21 days. You’ll also discover helpful instruction on how to read the Bible, how to pray, and how to fast.

God used our last 21 Days initiative in August 2015 to change a lot of lives.

I believe that is going to be multiplied this year.

Join us. But don’t just join us because it seems like the right thing to do. No, join us expecting Jesus to do something big in your life and in Crossroads.

Jesus said, “According to your faith will it be done to you.” -Matthew 9:29 Take 10 or 15 minutes to look over this booklet. You’ll discover some helpful hints on how to move through` 21 Days successfully. I am praying that Jesus will reveal himself to you like never before!

Anticipating Good,

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HOWEVER, THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT

BY PRAYER AND FASTING.

– Matthew 17:21 (NKJV)

As you prepare for your time of bible reading, prayer and fasting, it can be tempting to start thinking of a huge list of prayers you’d love to see answered. But we encourage you to keep this simple.

Think about the top two or three things most pressing on you and focus on them. Write these down in the space provided below, and be open to hearing what God wants to show you.

The breakthroughs, miracles, and answers to your prayers will be by-products of drawing closer to Jesus.

When praying and fasting, set aside as your primary goal to know Jesus more and experience Him.

Seek to take time daily to pray.

Don’t over-complicate it!

Just talk to God. Have that place and time where you can connect with Him daily. If you don’t plan to pray, you won’t.

During this 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, I am praying and believing God for:

Important Note: Fasting requires reasonable precautions. If you have any health concerns, please consult your physician prior to beginning your fast, especially if you are taking any medication, have a chronic condition, or are pregnant or nursing a baby.

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Fasting Zone While any fast involves abstinence from food or at least certain types of food, typically, different fasting combinations work better for different people. The goal to having a successful fast is all about finding what some call your FAST ZONE, and that is different for everybody and can change depending on the season you are in.

FAST ZONE: • a place where you feel light and spiritually in tune • your mind is easily focused on God and spiritual things • you have an increased spiritual energy • you can feel the fast working Just like runners know what their target heart rate is to see the benefits of their physical training, the FAST ZONE is similar in a spiritual sense.

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Fasting Options As you prepare to fast, it is important to choose a fasting option that works for you. While this section provides some general information about different types of fasts, as well as some suggestions on how to create your own fasting plan, it is important to mention that there is nothing more inherently spiritual about one type of fast as opposed to another.

These are simply guidelines on different things you can do. Do not let what you eat or don’t eat become the focus. Keep the main thing the main thing, which is drawing closer to Jesus. Remember, this is a time to disconnect enough from your regular patterns and habits in order to connect more closely to Him. Here are a few tips to keep in mind before getting started:

Start Where You Are

Be Wise

We are all at different places in our walk with God. Likewise our jobs, daily schedules, and health conditions are all different and place various levels of demands on our energy. So most importantly, whether you’ve fasted before or this is your first time, start where you are.

Your personal fast should present a level of challenge to it, but it’s very important to know your own body, know your options and, most importantly, seek Jesus in prayer and follow His lead.

Caffeine Should you completely cut it out? It depends. The great thing is, when you fast, your body automatically craves less caffeine. If you can stay in your Fast Zone with a little caffeine, great. If you are going on a longer fast and want to cut it out of your diet completely, that’s great too. But ease yourself off and make it your goal to be completely caffeine free about two-thirds of the way into your fast. If you regularly have a high caffeine intake, one of the worst mistakes you can make is to fast for one to three days, cutting caffeine out abruptly and completely. Please don’t do that or you will spend this time grumpy and in withdrawal instead of enjoying God’s presence.

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Fasting Options There isn’t one fasting option that works the same for everyone.

Follow Jesus’ leading, mix it up, find what works for you, and stay in your Fasting Zone.

DANIEL FAST The Daniel Fast is a great model to follow and one that is extremely effective for spiritual focus, bodily discipline, and purification of the body and soul.

It is probably one of the most commonly referred-to fasts; however, within the Daniel fast there is room for broad interpretation. In the book of Daniel we find two different times where the prophet Daniel fasted. Daniel 1 states that he only ate vegetables and water, and in Daniel 10, while the passage does not give a specific list of foods that Daniel ate, it does state that he ate no rich (or choice) foods, as well as no meat or wine. So based on these two verses, we can see that either of these, or combinations of the two, constitute a Daniel fast.

Again, it is important to mention that there is nothing inherently spiritual about one type of fast as opposed to another. The foundation of the Daniel fast is fruits and vegetables. Might this work for you? Just remember to find your personal Fasting Zone.

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SPECIFIC FOOD OR ACTIVITY In this type of fast you omit a specific item(s) from your meal plans.

For example, you may choose to eliminate all red meat, processed or fast food, or sweets. Most people can incorporate this type of fast relatively easily. It can also prove to be a great solution for people with specific dietary needs or medical conditions that may cause certain limitations.

While fasting typically refers to refraining from specific food items, you may also find it extremely beneficial to fast from a regular activity or habit. This might include things such as television, social media, shopping, alcohol, and the like.

JUICE FAST A juice fast is simply consuming vegetable and fruit juices and water instead of solid food. Many people include whey protein in their liquid plan as well. Even if you choose not to make your entire fast liquids only, substituting one or two meals for liquids is a great alternative. If you choose the juice-only fast, consider a shorter fast than 21 days.

FASTING & EATING DISORDERS If you have struggled with an eating disorder then consider fasting from television, social media, shopping or some other favorite activity.

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Beginning + Breaking YOUR FAST WELL

Depending on the type of fast you choose, it is very important to prepare your body ahead of time before beginning the fast. Take some days to transition into your fast; otherwise, you could get sick.

For example, if you would like to go on a fruits and vegetables or juice fast, start eliminating meat, white grains, and refined sugars from your diet the week before. Also start to cut back quite a bit on dairy products and some of your caffeine intake.

The same principle applies to breaking your fast. When your fast is over, add foods back in very gradually. Please don’t break your fast with a greasy cheeseburger! Because your body is so cleansed and detoxified, you will most likely get sick if you do that. There are also several supplements you can take that will help support the detox process during your fast. Your health-food store can give you recommendations.

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Other Thoughts ON FAST IN G

Make it a priority to participate in weekly worship gatherings.

Being around other Christ-followers will encourage you to keep on going when fasting gets difficult. If you are fasting with others, you may want to set aside time for a weekly Group Gathering.

As you select your type of fast, you may want to make a fasting calendar that fits your plan. Determining what each day and week will look like is wise.

Keep your fridge and pantry stocked with the items you need.

Being unprepared to fast sets you up to give into temptation.

Choose well when selecting products, stick to raw food as much as you can, and limit artificial ingredients.

REMEMBER, don’t let food become the focus of your fast, but make wise eating choices.

Drink lots of water while fasting to support critical liver function.

The liver is the filter for the body, so when you don’t drink enough water, the liver doesn’t function at its highest capacity.

To keep your energy up throughout the day, it’s important to eat or drink every two and a half to three hours. Be careful not to overstuff, even if you are only eating fruits and vegetables.

If you slip up, don’t get discouraged. Just get right back on track and keep going. He wants you to finish, and He will give you the grace and strength to do it. Talk to God and give Him time and space to talk to you.

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Bible Reading Just like prayer and fasting, reading your Bible is about connecting to God in a more powerful way. It is not about duty, but relationship.

When we engage God through reading His Word, we engage the very presence of God. As we read our Bible, we are drawing closer to God and positioning ourselves to hear from Him in particular ways.

Once again, as with prayer, choose the time and the place where you are going to read your Bible and daily devotional, and come prepared to hear what He wants to tell you.

Here are 3 QUICK THINGS we’d like to share with you about how to get the most out of your devotional time with God. 1. READ CONSISTENTLY: It is better to read a little every day than to try and knock out two hours of Bible reading or devotions in one sitting. It is so important to digest the Word in easy-to-absorb chunks. Don’t bite off more than you can chew, and certainly don’t compare your “performance” with that of others. If you miss a few days, pick up at the next reading, but stay with it and don’t give up.

The key is to keep this simple and make it sustainable. We recommend the reading plan in this devotional.

2. READ PRAYERFULLY: Talk to Jesus as you’re reading. Don’t rush through. If you come across something you don’t understand, pause for a moment and ask God about it. Reading prayerfully is making space and time to talk to God and giving Him time and space to talk to you.

3. READ EXPECTANTLY: Believe that Jesus is going to speak to you through His Word. With meditation on the ideas and thoughts recorded in your journal, be prepared to do something with what He shows you.

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Apply Soap!

You can also apply the SOAP method to your prayer life during this time. The SOAP method works like this:

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SCRIPTURE Read prayerfully. Take notice of which scripture(s) catches your attention and mark it in your Bible or write it in your journal.

O OBSERVATION Focusing on that scripture, tune in and listen to what Jesus is saying to you through His Word.

A APPLICATION Think of how this verse(s) applies to your life right now.

Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, or correction for a particular area of your life.

P PRAYER Talk to God about what you’ve just read.

Prayer is all about relationship. It’s a two-way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God is telling you.

That’s it!

SOAP It’s as simple or deep as you want it to be.

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Final Thoughts Just like reading your Bible, praying and attending church, fasting is also a lifestyle. We encourage you to establish a frequency and consistency of fasting in your life.

REMEMBER, this is not a “have to” thing.

THIS IS AN “I get to experience Jesus” thing.

It is like going into Heaven for a tune up, so we can keep our passion for Jesus and enjoyment of Him at a high level. We encourage you to do the same. Figure out what works for you, commit to it and make it a part of your life.

If you have a personal story you’d like to share, we’d love to hear from you and celebrate what Jesus has done in your life during this 21 day journey. Share your story at creativearts@crossroadson23.com. Don’t ever settle for anything less than a life full of passion and spiritual zeal for Jesus.

Keep the fire for Jesus burning in your heart and do whatever it takes to feed your spiritual hunger for Him. We are praying for you as you do!

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Introduction SUNDAY, JULY 31

Prayers

SELF: As you begin your 21 Day journey, ask Jesus to spiritually awaken you.

CROSSROADS: Pray that our church family would grow closer to Jesus during the 21 Days.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Fall Missions Trips to Haiti and Jordan.

Verse

EZEKIEL 37:14 I WILL PUT MY SPIRIT IN YOU, AND YOU WILL LIVE AGAIN...

THEN YOU WILL KNOW THAT I, THE LORD, HAVE SPOKEN, AND I HAVE DONE WHAT I SAID. YES, THE LORD HAS SPOKEN.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: EZEKIEL 37: 1-14 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day One

MONDAY, AUGUST 1

Prayers

SELF: Pray that you would hunger for a deeper more intimate relationship with Jesus.

CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our mission of developing passionate followers of Jesus.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – “1 Matters,” as they sponsor “Tent City” on October 21-23.

Verse

MATTHEW 5:6 BLESSED ARE THOSE WHO HUNGER AND THIRST FOR THE RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THEY WILL BE FILLED.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 5:1-12 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Two

TUESDAY, AUGUST 2

Prayers

SELF: Spend some time reflecting on your areas of sin. Confess your sins to Jesus and ask Him for strength to turn away from them.

CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our vision of restoring God’s design in all people.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Social Services for the Arab Community, as they resource and advocate for immigrants.

Verse

2 CORINTHIANS 7:10A FOR THE KIND OF SORROW GOD WANTS US TO EXPERIENCE LEADS US AWAY FROM SIN...

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: PSALM 51:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Three

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 3

Prayers

SELF: Take a moment and ask Jesus to give you strength to endure temptation.

CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of: Fearless Mission, Passionate Worship, Authentic Community and Outrageous Generosity.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Daughter Project, as they rescue young women out of sex trafficking,

Verse

EPHESIANS 6:10 Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 6:10-17 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Four

THURSDAY, AUGUST 4

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to help you be content in every circumstance.

CROSSROADS: Pray that Crossroads would live into our values of Gift-Based Ministry, Empowering Leadership, Radical Hospitality and Simple Frameworks.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Mission Partner – Cherry Street Mission, as they rescue the downtrodden and restore hope to the hopeless.

Verse

PHILIPPIANS 4:11-12 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 4:4-13 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Five

FRIDAY, AUGUST 5

Prayers

SELF: Pray for an overwhelming understanding of God’s grace toward you.

CROSSROADS: Pray for Kids Street Ministry… that every volunteer position would be filled.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Food for Thought, as they bring mobile food pantries throughout Metro Toledo.

Verse

EPHESIANS 2:4-5 BUT GOD IS SO RICH IN MERCY, AND HE LOVED US SO MUCH, THAT EVEN THOUGH WE WERE DEAD BECAUSE OF OUR SINS, HE GAVE US LIFE WHEN HE RAISED CHRIST FROM THE DEAD.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: EPHESIANS 2:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Six

SATURDAY, AUGUST 6

Prayers

SELF: Pray for your faith to increase during this 21 day journey.

CROSSROADS: Pray for Velocity Student Ministries… that our students would have a contagious faith.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – God Works, as they feed the rural poor on a weekly basis.

Verse

HEBREWS 11:6 And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to Him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: HEBREWS 11:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Seven

SUNDAY, AUGUST 7

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to help you anticipate the future with hope.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Creative Arts Ministry at Crossroads…for people to powerfully experience Jesus in our worship gatherings.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – The Praise Garden, as they grow 3,000-4,000lbs of vegetables for those in need.

Verse

LUKE 11:9 “AND SO I TELL YOU, KEEP ON ASKING, AND YOU WILL RECEIVE WHAT YOU ASK FOR. KEEP ON SEEKING, AND YOU WILL FIND. KEEP ON KNOCKING, AND THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED TO YOU. 10FOR EVERYONE WHO ASKS, RECEIVES. EVERYONE WHO SEEKS, FINDS. AND TO EVERYONE WHO KNOCKS, THE DOOR WILL BE OPENED.”

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Eight

MONDAY, AUGUST 8

Prayers

SELF: Pray that Jesus would empower and change you as you fast.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Growth Group Ministry at Crossroads…that 800 people will participate this fall.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Dessalines Hospital in Haiti, as they provide medical and spiritual resources in this third world county.

Verse

MATTHEW 17:21 HOWEVER, THIS KIND DOES NOT GO OUT EXCEPT BY PRAYER AND FASTING.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 9:14-17 (NKJV) (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Nine

TUESDAY, AUGUST 9

Prayers

SELF: Pray for Jesus to fill you daily with joy.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Hospitality Ministry at Crossroads… for dozens of new volunteers.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Ebenezer Orphanage in Haiti, as they rescue orphans.

Verse

JOHN 15:11 THESE THINGS I HAVE SPOKEN TO YOU, THAT MY JOY MAY REMAIN IN YOU, AND THAT YOUR JOY MAY BE FULL.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: JOHN 15:1-11 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Ten

WEDNESDAYS, AUGUST 10

Prayers

SELF: Pray for Jesus to give you peace that surpasses understanding.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Café Ministry… for authentic community to happen.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Al and Diane Mellinger in Bulgaria, as they give oversight to missionaries and churches in Bulgaria.

Verse

PHILIPPIANS 4:6-7 DO NOT BE ANXIOUS ABOUT ANYTHING, BUT IN EVERY SITUATION, BY PRAYER AND PETITION, WITH THANKSGIVING, PRESENT YOUR REQUESTS TO GOD.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6:25-34 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION:

(WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Eleven

THURSDAY, AUGUST 11

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus for guidance in all your decisions today.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach event, The Kick-Off, on Sunday, September 11.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partners – Chance and Dee Dee Galloway in Bulgaria, as they work with the Roma (Gypsy) people.

Verse

PROVERBS 3: 5-6 TRUST IN THE LORD WITH ALL YOUR HEART AND LEAN NOT ON YOUR OWN UNDERSTANDING; IN ALL YOUR WAYS SUBMIT TO HIM, AND HE WILL MAKE YOUR PATHS STRAIGHT.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: PROVERBS 3:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Twelve

FRIDAY, AUGUST 12

Prayers

SELF: Give over today’s fears to Jesus.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the September sermon series,”Game Changer.”

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads Missions Partner – Pastor Haytham in Jordan, as he leads the Marka Church and oversees the ministry to Iraqi and Syrian refugees.

Verse

ISAIAH 41:10 SO DO NOT FEAR, FOR I AM WITH YOU; DO NOT BE DISMAYED, FOR I AM YOUR GOD. I WILL STRENGTHEN YOU AND HELP YOU. I WILL UPHOLD YOU WITH MY RIGHTEOUS RIGHT HAND.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: ISAIAH 41:9-13 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Thirteen

SATURDAY, AUGUST 13

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to guard your thoughts.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Starting Point” Class for new Christ Followers starting on October 16.

OUTREACH: Pray for Dale Woods as he oversees the Middle Eastern Ministry for the Free Methodist Denomination family.

Verse

PHILIPPIANS 4:8 FINALLY, BROTHERS AND SISTERS, WHATEVER IS TRUE, WHATEVER IS NOBLE, WHATEVER IS RIGHT, WHATEVER IS PURE, WHATEVER IS LOVELY, WHATEVER IS ADMIRABLE – IF ANYTHING IS EXCELLENT OR PRAISEWORTHY – THINK ABOUT SUCH THINGS.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: PHILIPPIANS 2:1-11 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Fourteen

SUNDAY, AUGUST 14

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you as you fast.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Outreach Event…”Trunk or Treat,” on October 26.

OUTREACH: Pray for the “Pregnancy Center” as they champion the cause of the unborn.

Verse

JOHN 6:35A JESUS REPLIED, “I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE. WHOEVER COMES TO ME WILL NEVER BE HUNGRY AGAIN..

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: MATTHEW 6:16-18 & ACTS 13:1-3 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Fifteen

MONDAY, AUGUST 15

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to empower you to set aside daily time to pray.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the “Explore Church Membership” Class, on November 6.

OUTREACH: Pray for “Tent City” on October 21-23, as it provides medical, dental, food, clothing, and other services to those in need.

Verse

LUKE 5:16 BUT JESUS OFTEN WITHDREW TO LONELY PLACES AND PRAYED.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: LUKE 11:1-10 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Sixteen

TUESDAY, AUGUST 16

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to develop the Fruit of the Spirit in you.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Family Sermon series starting October 30.

OUTREACH: Pray for Crossroads’ Food Drop on November 19, as we provide a Thanksgiving meals to over 200 families.

Verse

GALATIANS 5:22-23 BUT THE FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT IS LOVE, JOY, PEACE, FORBEARANCE, KINDNESS, GOODNESS, FAITHFULNESS, GENTLENESS AND SELF–CONTROL. AGAINST SUCH THINGS THERE IS NO LAW.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: GALATIANS 5:16-26 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Seventeen

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a servant’s heart.

CROSSROADS: Pray for our Stephen Ministry Team, as they care and minister to Crossroads family members.

OUTREACH: Pray for the Christmas “Angel Tree” Initiative.

Verse

MARK 10:45 FOR EVEN THE SON OF MAN DID NOT COME TO BE SERVED, BUT TO SERVE, AND TO GIVE HIS LIFE AS A RANSOM FOR MANY.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: JOHN 13:2-17 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Eighteen

THURSDAY, AUGUST 18

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to help you go “all in” with Him. CROSSROADS: Pray for our Baptism Gathering on November 20.

OUTREACH: Pray for Christ-followers who are being persecuted around the world.

Verse

LUKE 9:23 THEN HE SAID TO THEM ALL; “WHOEVER WANTS TO BE MY DISCIPLE MUST DENY THEMSELVES AND TAKE UP THEIR CROSS DAILY AND FOLLOW ME.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: LUKE 9:21-27 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER

Day Nineteen

FRIDAY, AUGUST 19

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to affirm that you are saved by grace and not through works.

CROSSROADS: Pray for people to place their faith in Jesus every week through Crossroads.

OUTREACH: Pray for Metro Toledo to be transformed and restored by Jesus.

Verse

EPHESIANS 2:8-9 FOR IT IS BY GRACE YOU HAVE BEEN SAVED, THROUGH FAITH – AND THIS IS NOT FROM YOURSELVES, IT IS THE GIFT OF GOD – NOT

BY WORKS, SO THAT NO ONE CAN BOAST.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: ROMANS 3:21-31 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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Day Twenty

SATURDAY, AUGUST 20

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to give you a love for all people groups across the world.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the Christmas Sermon Series.

OUTREACH: Pray for the end of human trafficking.

Verse

JOHN 3:16 FOR GOD SO LOVED THE WORLD THAT HE GAVE HIS ONE AND ONLY SON, THAT WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM SHALL NOT PERISH BUT HAVE ETERNAL LIFE.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: JOHN 3:1-17 (WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER

Day Twenty One

SUNDAY, AUGUST 21

Prayers

SELF: Ask Jesus to help you meditate on God’s word.

CROSSROADS: Pray for the outreach “Christmas Eve” gatherings.

OUTREACH: Pray for the “Beyond Our Walls” offering, so that we will reach our goal of $80,000.

Verse

PSALM 1:2 BUT THEY DELIGHT IN THE LAW OF THE LORD, MEDITATING ON IT DAY AND NIGHT.

Extended Reading SCRIPTURE: PSALM 1:

(WHAT VERSE(S) CATCHES MY ATTENTION)

OBSERVATION: (WHAT IS JESUS SAYING TO ME)

APPLICATION: (WHAT DO I NEED TO DO)

PRAYER: (WHAT DO I NEED TO TALK TO GOD ABOUT?)

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21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER

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21 DAYS OF FASTING & PRAYER

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