At New Hope we start each year with a time of prayer & fasting to refocus our hearts on God.  We can get so distracted in our busyness and lose sight on the things that matter most in life.  We’d love for you to join us as we take a spiritual deep dive in our relationship with God and ask Him to move in specific ways in our lives.  We will be fasting from Jan. 15 to Feb 5, 2023.

You can download reading plans below to help you in the process.  To learn more about fasting, watch a previous teaching from Pastor Tim Broughton on YouTube.  CLICK HERE FOR FASTING SERMON

STEPS TO SUCCESSFUL FASTING

STEP 1: Set Your Objective

Why are you fasting? What is your spiritual goal? Here are some of the most common objectives: Spiritual renewal, Reconciliation of relationships, Guidance in life decisions, Healing, Resolution of problems, Special grace to handle a difficult situation… Write your objectives 

STEP 2: Make Your Commitment

What are you going to fast from?  Think about the things you normally use to feed your body or your soul (emotions).  Food: certain meals each week, types of food (sweets, pop, meats, etc).  Media: Facebook, Instagram, news, Netflix, gaming, etc. Write what and when you are fasting

STEP 3: Create a prayer list

What are you going to ask God for every day during the fast?  If you have kids, please sit down and create this list together.  Example: Family members, work situation, church family, personal needs, hopes for the year, physical healing, etc…
Write your prayer list

PRAYING THROUGH THE ARMOR OF GOD

Equip me, Lord: (PRAYER)

• With the belt of truth (v. 14). May your truth rule in my heart and be in my mind and on my lips today.

• With the breastplate of righteousness (v. 14). Apart from You there is no righteousness, but through Jesus I have been “born again” and made righteous in Your sight. May I live as a righteous person.

• With feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the Gospel of peace (v. 15). May I reflect the Gospel in my words and actions, that through me, with my every encounter, others may be drawn one step closer to You.

• With the shield of faith (v.16). May I take You at Your word concerning promises about the present and future—promises of everlasting love, abundant life, and so much more.

• With the helmet of salvation (v. 17). Remind me that nothing can separate me from Your love and that I’ve  been saved by grace. In Your grace, help me to say “no” to all ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live a self-controlled, upright, and godly life (Titus 2:12,13).

• And with the sword of the Spirit, the Word of God (v. 17). May Your Holy Spirit reign in my life and bring to my mind just the right Bible verses to be in my heart and on my lips. May I be “filled with the Spirit” and ready with Scripture as You were, Jesus, when the devil tempted You.

• Finally, keep me in an attitude of prayer (v. 18). Remind me to “pray in the Spirit on all occasions.” Cause me to be alert and always praying for the saints; to be joyful and to give thanks in everything (see 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18).

Resource: Navigators.org

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