WEEK 4 - Rhythm of Fasting
Fasting is a spiritual resource for effective intercession and spiritual growth.
Acts 14:23, 1 Corinthians 7:5
Friday 22nd May
PRAYER
Jesus(the bridegroom) was telling his disciples what they must do when He is no longer with them and links it to new wine and new wineskin.
Prayer: Lord, this is hard but I’m willing to start this new rhythm in my life today. Show me how to start and build incrementally.
SCRIPTURE
Luke 5:35
“But the days will come when the bridegroom is taken away, then they will fast”
Saturday 23rd May
PRAYER
Help us to carry the burden for change through fasting as we become sensitive to the prophetic word spoken over our lives, church, and city.
SCRIPTURE
Daniel 9:3
“Then I set my face... with fasting, sackcloth, ashes
Sunday 24th May
PRAYER
When we face certain situations in life, we ask for the Spirit’s help to be able to fast and not give up.
SCRIPTURE
Mark 9:29
“He said, this kind can come out by nothing but praying and fasting.
Monday 25th May
PRAYER
As we develop this rhythm of fasting, may we be sensitive to the Spirit’s voice and instructions as we seek Him.
SCRIPTURE
Acts 13:2-3
“As they ministered to the Lord and fasted. The Holy Spirit said…
Tuesday 26th May
PRAYER
Lord, as church leaders call for a public fast to see godly change back in public life, may many respond leading to a notable shift in the atmosphere.
SCRIPTURE
Joel 2:15
“Blow the trumpet in Zion, sanctify a fast, call a solemn assembly”
Wednesday 27th May
PRAYER
Father may these periods of private fasting bring lasting change to my life and circumstances.
SCRIPTURE
Matt 6:16-18
“When you fast…
Thursday 28th May
PRAYER
Lord, help us to fast with the right and correct motives, ones that impact our life and those around us and not as a religious or legalistic activity.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 58:3
“Why have we fasted, and You haven’t seen?
Friday 29th May
PRAYER
Lord, as we commit ourselves to regular fasting, I declare that cycles of failure, addictions, and negativity will be broken.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 58:5-7
“Is it a fast that I have chosen?
Saturday 30th May
PRAYER
Lord, we thank You now as we wait for Your promises of illumination, direction, provision, rejuvenation and restoration.
SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 58: 8-9
“Then your light will break forth... And the Lord will answer”
Sunday 31st May
PRAYER
Abba, let Your love invade my life. Give me courage to faithfully follow Your unique path for my life regardless of how it may lead or the cost.
SCRIPTURE
1 John 4:7-12 “Beloved, let us love one another, for love is of God…