Week of Prayer & Fasting
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January 5 - 12, 2025
Acts 10:30 NKJV
“Four days ago I was fasting until this hour; and at the ninth hour I prayed in my house, and behold, a man stood before me in bright clothing.”
a note from Pastor Brandon
This year's theme for the week of prayer and fasting was born from a few different encounters I have had with the Lord over this past year. These encounters were quite simple but profound for the fact that Heaven really does invade the earth when HE comes. I look forward to sharing more of these experiences with you during our prayer times throughout the week. Let us consciously choose in 2025 to seek after the Lord. Let us make room for the Lord, and give him room to speak... Let us be like Isaiah when he said, “Speak Lord for your servant is listening.”
prayer times during the week
Sunday at 6:00 PM
Monday at 6:00 PM
Tuesday at 6:00 AM
Wednesday at 6:30 PM
Thursday at 6:00 PM
Friday at 6:30 AM
information about fasting & Daniel fast
What is fasting?
Quite simply, it’s the Biblical practice of abstaining from food for spiritual purposes.
What is the purpose of fasting?
Fasting is a means of humbling yourself before God. It enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance, and a transformed life.
Did Jesus want all believers to fast?
In Matthew 6:16, Jesus taught fasting as a believer’s duty, saying, “When you fast ….” Notice He said when you fast, not if you fast. Jesus expected His disciples to fast as a natural result of discipleship — just as He expects us to give to the needy and pray passionately (Matthew 6:2,5,16).
What type of fast should I do this week?
Together as a church, we are doing a Daniel fast, named for the prophet Daniel from the Old Testament who gave up “royal food and wine” and ate only fruit, vegetables, and water as he sought the Lord. (Daniel 10:3)
What if I cannot do a Daniel fast for health reasons?
It is important for you to be wise when fasting. If you have health concerns, chronic medical conditions, etc., seek your doctor’s instruction before you begin fasting. If you are unable to fast, we welcome you to participate in praying and worshipping fervently with the church this week.
during the week of prayer and fasting
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Plan ahead and set aside specific time to seek God in prayer and worship every day. If we do not plan for this significant time, it will either be rushed or missed altogether.
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Repent of sin and ask God’s forgiveness so there is no barrier between you and the Lord as you seek him.
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Read God’s Word - take time to listen as God’s speaks to you through His Word. Write things down to remember what God spoke to you.