Renew Refresh Restore

We’re certain that you have experienced a multitude of life altering events over the past several years. Some of these events were good and promising, and yet other circumstances presented serious challenges. In the midst of it all, we know that God has a sovereign plan for you that no other event can alter, change, or defeat.

A deeper, more frequent, and intentional prayer life will transform you, this Church, and our Community. That’s why you should strengthen your connection with the Lord, download His divine guidance, and directly respond to His plans for your life. We’re praying that you experience a season of personal renewal, refreshment, and restoration. Hey, you can do this, and let’s do this together with a spirit of unity! If you are ready for positive change, to reach a higher level, then It’s time to Fast and Pray!

Pray

Spend time reading the Bible before the Fast. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance in your prayers. He may guide you differently than He does with other people. The Spirit may direct you to restrain from certain things that He does not require of other people. Be sensitive to the Holy Spirit, and His path for your personal renewal.

Consult

Confer with your physician, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Determine the fast that will work best for you, based upon your physician’s recommendation/approval.

Commit

Pray ahead of time about what type of fast you should do and commit to being successful with God’s help. The first day is usually the hardest, but it becomes easier with each subsequent day. You can do it!

The fast you choose is between you and God. Let the Holy Spirit direct and govern the entire process. If you sincerely seek Him then you will hear His response.

Read

Set aside time to read and meditate on God’s Word daily! Be ready to respond to the Word and the Holy Spirit.

Pray

Intercede daily for your family, Church, Pastors, Community, and Nation. Join us for a prayer night. (Scheduled for Wednesday, January 26th at 7pm)

Renew

During mealtime, or during your time of consecration, read the Bible and Pray. Be sure to drink plenty of water and rest as much as you can. Your spiritual awareness will intensify and become keenly stronger during these times. (Note: Be patient with the people around you because you may experience moments of impatience, irritability, and intolerance.)

Eat

Gradually reintroduce the items into your diet from which you restrained.

SAMPLE FASTING OPTIONS:

1. The Full Fast – Drink only liquids.
2. The Partial Fast – Fasting within a predetermined bracket of time (e.g. 6am – 6pm).
3. The Daniel Fast – Fruit & Vegetable fast. With this fast, you fast all meat and “choice foods’
   (For example pastries or other sweet treats)

Consult

Confer with your physician, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication. Determine the fast that will work best for you, based upon your physician’s recommendation/approval.

Time of Consecration Options:

You can also restrain yourself from TV, sports, social media, shopping, hobbies etc… If you are not fasting from food for health or medication reasons, you might consider restraining from things that consume time or mental and emotional energy. This creates space to fellowship with God, and to hear His voice.