There is no better way to start a new year than by seeking God through a time of prayer and fasting. Join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting as we disconnect from the things of this world and connect to God.

There is no better way to start a new year than by seeking God through a time of prayer and fasting. Join us for 21 days of prayer and fasting as we disconnect from the things of this world and connect to God.

WHAT IS FASTING?

As followers of Jesus, we grow closer to Him as we block out the world’s noise. Blocking out daily distractions by doing as Jesus called us to do in Luke 9:23 allows us to truly focus on Him and what He may ask of us. “And He said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me.” By taking up our cross daily, we put down things that might interfere and distract us from spending time with Him and hearing Him so that we may follow where He leads us. In this generation, it’s so easy to get distracted. From work to school, kids, social media, stress, relationship problems, or what may pop up throughout our day- it can be overwhelming and take control of our thoughts and our time.

 

In our walk with Jesus, there is a massive benefit to hitting the refresh button in our journey with Him. We get refreshed and reset through prayer and fasting in our spiritual walk. Fasting is a discipline that helps us as believers. It’s taking our focus off of something for a period of time, whether it be social media, television, food, etc. This allows us to focus our attention, time, and hearts on Jesus.   As John Piper once said, “Fasting is a physical exclamation point at the end of the sentences: ‘I need you! I want you! I long for you! You are my treasure! I want more of you!…’. “

From January 16-February 5th, we will silence the noise of the world and set aside distractions that keep us from seeking Him first and picking up our cross. We do not lose something when we fast; we gain something: A deeper relationship with Jesus!

HOW DO WE FAST?

PRAY

Fasting isn’t something where we just take something away. When we fast from things distracting our walk with Jesus, we fill that time in prayer that ultimately brings us closer to him. Have faith that through these 21 days, you will experience Jesus like never before!

Preparation is key to your fast and is not something we change daily. Before you begin your journey of 21 days of prayer and fasting, commit to a fast and stay determined.

PLAN & COMMIT

EXAMPLES OF FASTS

The Food Fast: Intermittent fasting, only one meal per day, fruits and vegetables only, or traditional fasting (only eating sun up to sun down, Monday- Friday) are many ways to follow a food fast.

The Social Media Fast: Delete those apps off your phone. Social media can be a massive distraction in spending time with Jesus. 

The Television Fast: Imagine what God can do when you use your TV time to spend with Him instead of wasting time on Netflix.

Scripture References for Fasting:

We believe Jesus wants to do something incredible for our kids and students during this time of prayer and fasting, just like He will for adults. When we teach the next generation and allow them to participate, they grow in their personal relationships with Jesus.

We believe Jesus wants to do something incredible for our kids and students during this time of prayer and fasting, just like He will for adults. When we teach the next generation and allow them to participate, they grow in their personal relationships with Jesus.

TIPS TO TEACH CHILDREN ABOUT FASTING

Fasting helps us focus on Jesus instead of our wants.
Fasting helps us focus on Jesus instead of our wants.
Fasting helps our hearts to hear from Jesus, no matter our age.
Fasting helps our hearts to hear from Jesus, no matter our age.
Fasting reminds us that Jesus provides everything we need.
Fasting reminds us that Jesus provides everything we need.

PRACTICAL WAYS FOR CHILDREN & STUDENTS TO FAST:

  • Swap out sweets and candy with healthy snacks such as fruits and vegetables.

  • Instead of playing video games, watching tv, or scrolling social media, encourage your child to read the Bible, worship, or pray. 

  • The critical thing for your child or student to learn is the value of spending time with Jesus instead of being distracted, as they know how to grow closer to Him.

  • Write down prayer requests and pray together during the 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting.
STAY CONNECTED

Through 21 Day’s of Prayer & Fasting

STAY CONNECTED

Through 21 Day’s of Prayer & Fasting

Pick up your copy of Evermore in the lobby after services or download online beginning January 15th.
Monday, January 23rd, we are having a time of intentional prayer online. Join us on the LH Chat, submit your prayer requests, and someone from the LH Team will pray for you directly!
Make sure you follow us on social media for encouragement and a resource through this intentional time of seeking Jesus!

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