Daniel 10:2-3 (NKJV)
2 In those days I, Daniel, was mourning three full weeks.
3 I ate no pleasant food, no meat or wine came into my mouth, nor did I anoint myself at all, till three whole weeks were fulfilled.
This Sunday January 8th we will begin our 21 days of Prayer & Fasting! Deidre and I will be doing what’s called a “Daniel fast” as described in the scripture above. A setting aside of 21 days to pray and seek God. Abstaining from drink (other than water), meat, sweets and anything that is not a fruit, vegetable or from the earth (grains & nuts) that is not overly processed.
There are obvious physical benefits to this kind of fast. The body will begin to cleanse itself of harmful toxins and the like. However, our three-fold purpose while on this fast will be number one to draw closer to God. I am looking forward to my time of solitude with God, praying, reading His word and hearing from heaven. Secondly, we are praying circles around the big dreams we have in our hearts. We are believing God for breakthrough in areas that need a God intervention. Thirdly, we will be praying & fasting for souls. This year God has given me a strategy to see hundreds of people come to know Him in our community. These folks are your friends, relatives, neighbors and co-workers. God loves them and I believe we are in the greatest season of harvest New Life has ever seen!
This Sunday we begin a 5 part series on evangelism titled, “Mission Possible”. During this series you will understand God’s heart for the lost, be encouraged to be His voice, and receive practical tools to see friends and family come to know Jesus!
We will kick-off our Sunday evening service with a new 3 part series titled, “Plug into the Power of Prayer & Fasting”. Here you will learn the valuable principle of seeking God at the beginning of your year through prayer & fasting. We will walk you through in a very practical way how to have a successful 21 day fast. Teach you the physical & spiritual benefits to that fast. And, stand with you as you believe God for breakthrough in areas of your life.
We encourage you to pick up the book by Mark Batterson titled: “The Circle Maker” and Mahesh Chavda’s book, “The hidden power of prayer & fasting”. These books along with time spent with God and in His word will help you through the next 21 days as we seek Him together. Looking forward to experiencing God with you as we take this 21 day journey together!
