Prayer & Fasting

Monday 1/29 - Wednesday 1/31

Join us as we pray and fast together as a church family! As we prepare for World Mandate Houston (2/2-2/3) and for the year ahead, we want to take this time to sow in prayer together. Below, you’ll find focused ways to pray on each day of the fast. We encourage you to carve out extra time to pray in your times alone with God, with your families & friends, and in you Lifegroup gatherings this week. Additonally, each evening on Monday-Wednesday, we’ll have a corporate prayer gathering in the cafe, open to anyone. Let’s press in to what the Lord has for us this week!

Lord, as we pray and fast over these three days, prepare our hearts for what you have for us (both personally and as a church family) this weekend at World Mandate and this year. May our hearts be soft, our ears listening for Your voice, and our eyes fixed on You.

Joshua 3:5

Jeremiah 24:7

Psalm 51:10

Hebrews 12:1-2

Evening prayer gathering @ 7pm in the cafe

Lord, move in power as we gather for World Mandate this weekend! We pray that those attending this weekend would encounter You, surrender our lives to You afresh, and be mobilized to pray, give, and go to the nations for the sake of Your Name.

Pray from our theme scripture for this year’s conference:

"I in them and you in me so that they may be brought to complete unity. Then the world will know that you sent me and have loved them even as you have loved me."

-Jesus, in John 17:23

Evening prayer gathering @ 7pm in the cafe

DEVOTION TO JESUS

Deuteronomy 6:4-5; Psalm 27:4-5; Acts 2:42;  Philippians 2:5-8; Romans 12:1-2

HEALING

Psalm 103:2-3; Psalm 147:3; Matthew 10:7-8; James 5:13-16; I Peter 2:24

NEW DISCIPLES

Matthew 4:18-20; Matthew 28:18-20; John 10:14-16; Acts 1:8; Titus 2:11-14

FINANCIAL PROVISION FOR NEW HORIZONS

Matthew 7:7-11; Luke 12:31-34; II Corinthians 9:8; Philippians 4:19

FACILITY

Isaiah 54:2-3; Psalm 90:17; Psalm 127:1

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Evening prayer gathering @ 7pm in the cafe

Fasting 101

Before You Fast

  1. Clarify what you are praying for as you fast.

  2. If this is your first time to fast, start slowly (fasting from one meal, fasting for one day, etc.) and move up to longer fasts over a period of time.

  3. Set a definite beginning and ending time. If it is an extended fast, be accountable to someone.

  4. Begin the fast with the faith resolve that it is going to be effective.

  5. Plan ahead - look at your schedule and make it a part of your planning for the week (set specific prayer times, etc.).

  6. You may experience some physical discomforts (headache, etc.). Decide ahead of time that you will let these times lead you to desperation for God. Walk by faith and not be feelings. Focus on the fact that you are obeying God.

  7. Always drink lots of water and/or 100% juice (if including juice in your fast).

  8. On longer fasts, you may need to rest more than normal.

  9. Break the fast with healthy food — soup, broth, bread, fruit, etc.

  10. If you have a medical situation (hypoglycemia, pregnancy, etc.) or are taking medication, please consult your physician if you have any questions about fasting. In this case you may consider a different kind of fast (ie. a Daniel fast).

Daily Prayer & Fasting Plan

  • Morning

    • Begin the day with worship and praise, if possible, on your knees.

    • Open your hands and surrender your day and your life to God.

    • Clarify and write down what you will believe for as you fast today.

    • Drink water until you start to feel full, then drink some juice (if you’re drinking juice).

  • Other Meal Times

    • Set aside specific times for the Word and prayer. Don’t just starve.

    • Sample prayer time (30 minutes):

      • LOOK UP: worship and thanksgiving (5-10min.)

      • LOOK IN: Word of God, confession, prayer, listening (15 min.)

      • LOOK OUT: intercession for others (5-10 min.)

    • Keep a journal of what you hear God saying throughout the fast.

    • Pray with someone for at least one prayer time.

    • Drink 8-16 oz. of 100% juice or vegetable drink.

  • Throughout the Day

    • Play worship music throughout the day to “feed” your spirit.

    • Abstain from any media unless absolutely necessary.

    • Drink lots of water throughout the day.

    • Develop a prayer declaration to say when your stomach growls, like “I do not live by bread alone, but by the Word of God".

    • Pray in the Spirit to yourself often.

  • Breaking the Fast

    • Give thanks to God before you eat for what He has done.

    • Take it slow! Don’t gorge or eat fatty foods.

    • Break your fast with raw fruit, salad, or other vegetables.

    • Continue to drink lots of water and 100% juice.

Other Prayer & Fasting Resources

  • Join Revival Prayer Zoom meetings happening Sunday-Friday at 9pm CST. These prayer times are led by various facilitators across the movement to worship Jesus and contend for revival in our nation and the nations of the earth.