Prayer & Fasting

Encourages making 2021 the best year yet by prioritizing spiritual growth through prayer and fasting. The speaker emphasizes that the key to a successful year is to first make it the best year spiritually by seeking a deeper relationship with God.

Key Points:

Prioritize Your Spiritual Life – Since we are spiritual beings created to know God, our first focus should be on drawing closer to Him.

The Power of Prayer – The 21-day season of prayer is not just about asking for things but about passionately seeking God's presence. Prayer is a pursuit of God, even when emotions don’t align.

The Purpose of Fasting – Fasting is about abstaining from worldly distractions to refocus on God. It works hand in hand with prayer to recalibrate our hearts.

Four Types of Fasting:

1) Complete Fast – Abstaining from food entirely for a period.

2) Selective Fast – Avoiding certain foods, such as a Daniel Fast.

3) Partial Fast – Skipping specific meals.

4) Soul Fast – Abstaining from media, entertainment, or distractions.

What You Feed Thrives, What You Starve Dies – Fasting and prayer strengthen the spiritual self while reducing worldly influences.

Join the Church-Wide Fast (Starting January 3, 2021) – The speaker urges the congregation to commit to 21 days of fasting and prayer to align their hearts with God’s will.

By putting God first, dedicating time to prayer and fasting, and participating in the church’s vision, believers will experience spiritual renewal and God's blessings for the year ahead.