January 8 - 29
We invite everyone to join our Church Fast. Whether you are doing a traditional fast (abstaining from food for a period of time such as sunup to sundown) or abstaining from other things, we look forward to drawing near to God together as we strive to walk the way of the cross. As part of our fast, we also invite everyone to join three daily times of prayer with different focuses (see below). Scroll down for more resources on fasting.
3 weeks | 3 daily prayers
7am — DEVOTE: God you became flesh and walked the way of the cross on earth. Today, we trust in your way. Move us to empty ourselves and make ourselves nothing, so Jesus’ life can be seen through our comings and goings. Inspire us to embrace the descending path of the cross, trusting that you will exalt us in your timing. (Philippians 2:6-11)
12pm — SHARE: Father, you have always desired your people to be a light to others. We renounce the self-centeredness that hordes your blessings only for ourselves. Guide us to share the love you have lavished on us with the strangers we meet and those we already know. (Isaiah 49:6, Matthew 5:14-16, 1 John 3:1-3)
7pm — REFLECT: Lord, thank you for this day and the opportunity to serve you and bear your image in this crazy world. Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting. (Psalm 139:23-24. Take some time to silently listen for any promptings.)
Book Resources
Simplicity and Fasting by Jan Johnson
Spiritual Disciplines Handbook by Adele Ahlberg Calhoun
Sacred Rhythms by Ruth Haley Barton
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