A MONTH OF PRAYER & FASTING
The month of September has been chosen to pray and fast for the direction of the Church for the upcoming season and victory towards the next step of progress. We are starting our third year and it is time for us to prepare our hearts for the new season of harvest.
PRAY:
Each person is asked to take time to pray specifically for the victory and next upcoming season of where God is leading us. Find a set time where that time is completely focused on you and God and your petitions in agreement with the corporate goal for the September focus. Find specific Scriptures that you can pray that meet the need we mentioned.
FAST:
We understand that many people are not aware of fasting so would like to mention a few simple ways you might consider. Although fasting in Scripture is almost always a fasting from food, there are other ways to fast.
Anything given up temporarily in order to focus All Our Attention On God can be considered a fast. Remember fasting is not a way to get God to do what we want. Fasting changes us.
SUGGESTIONS:
- Give up one meal a day, or more, depending on what you feel comfort- able with. Daniel Fast: fruit, vegetables and no meat for a set time.
- Refrain from sweets, or some other foods that are important to you.
- Refrain from some form of entertainment. Movies, TV, Facebook, etc. The Bible makes many references of fasting and praying. The book of Acts records believers fasting before they made important decisions.
Acts 13:2-14:23, Matthew 6:16-18
(Specifically mentions the behavior of fasting. A good attitude of joy pleases God.)
Thank You for joining with Restoration Church,
setting aside the month of September to Fast & Pray.
We believe God to do great and mighty things in the days ahead.
