Twenty-One Days of Consecration
The beginning of a new year always seems to offer the opportunity for something new and fresh. Often, we approach the new year by setting resolutions or goals. These are great things, but what if instead of starting the new year with trying to advance our lives, we started the new year by simply trying to grow closer to God? We want to invite you to join us for a new series entitled, OH THAT WE MIGHT KNOW THE LORD, where we will be setting aside 21 days to consecrate ourselves before God through prayer and fasting.
Prayer Journal
We created a free resource to help you connect daily with the Lord during this season of Consecration. We believe that this 21 day journal will not only help you know the Lord more but will deepen you as a person and set a strong foundation for all that God wants to do in you and through you in 2025.
consecration
con·se·cra·tion
the action of making or declaring something sacred
Why We Fast
Fasting is the ancient practice of choosing to abstain from food for a certain period of time. It is a spiritual discipline with the purpose of training to become more like Jesus. The motivation of our fasting is to draw closer to the heart of God. Fasting is a Christian discipline to break the power of the flesh in our life – our desires, sins, and cravings – and to feed on the Holy Spirit.
“Fasting helps us to express, to deepen, and to confirm the resolution that we are ready to sacrifice anything, even ourselves, to attain the Kingdom of God.” – Scot McKnight.
In summary, fasting is not about getting from God, but it is about getting to God.
Ways To Fast
There are different types of fasting, and we recommend prayerfully considering which practice is best for you at this time.
Jewish Fast — Giving up all food for the entire day until dinner which entails eating and giving thanks to God for provision.
Liquid Fast — Consuming only liquids for a specific period of time.
Partial Fast — Abstaining from specific kinds of food. (Example: Daniel Fast)
Taking a break from social media or other technology during your fast might also be very beneficial for your spiritual growth.
Practicing the Way
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