Pastor's Final Words: "This is not the time to play church. Jesus is watching. We have to let go of what's holding us back. This is a new year, new beginnings, a new time to get things right. We can't...  Read More

The Promise (Isaiah 58:8-12): When we fast correctly:a. Our light breaks forth like dawnb. Our healing quickly appearsc. God answers when we calld. God guides us alwayse. We become like a well-watered...  Read More

3. Personal ExaminationDiscuss these reflection questions:"Are we fasting for power or for praise?""Does our fasting change how we treat people?""Are the poor, broken, and oppressed people better off ...  Read More

1. How does the concept of 'losing wickedness means we don't just pray people out, we walk people out' transform our understanding of ministry and discipleship?2. In what areas of life might we be giv...  Read More

Day 4: From Self-Centered to God-CenteredReading: Matthew 6:16-18; Acts 13:2-3Devotional: Jesus warned against fasting for applause or to appear spiritual. The early church practiced fasting that led ...  Read More

CORPORATE (as a group/church)- Does our fasting fuel ministry, mercy, and mission?- What can we do together that we can't do alone?......  Read More

Fasting should lead to freedom, not guilt. We fast to draw near to God and be transformed, not to earn His attention. ......  Read More

2. God's Six Action Verbs for True FastingDiscuss each action and its modern application:a) Loose the bonds of wickednessHow can we help break systems that trap people in debt, addiction, or injustice...  Read More

1. What is the difference between fasting to get God's attention versus fasting to align our hearts with God's compassion and purposes?2. Are the poor, broken, and oppressed people in our community ge...  Read More

Day 3: Opening Hands, Not Just Emptying StomachsReading: Matthew 25:35-40; James 1:27Devotional: "If your fast makes you thinner, but your neighbor stays hungry, you missed the point." Powerful words ...  Read More

RELATIONAL- Are my relationships marked by grace or control?- Who needs me to walk with them (not just pray for them)?......  Read More

True fasting produces visible fruit. If our fasting doesn't lead to justice, compassion, and changed behavior, we've missed the point.......  Read More