Beginning January 3rd, we will begin a period of consecration, prayer, and fasting for the Kingdom Work that is ahead to prepare ourselves spiritually, emotionally, mentally, and physically, so that we can hear from God regarding our responsibility in the Kingdom. Our individual destinies flow out of our Corporate Destiny. Therefore, we are inextricably bound to one another by God’s Spirit to move on His behalf in UNPRECEDENTED ways to advance His Kingdom.
Therefore, beginning January 3rd, make the following disciplines a part of your daily or weekly practice. If there are already disciplines in your life, look for ways to enhance or increase them and their effectiveness in helping you to be a more Kingdom-minded person.
Study the Word: Read, study, and meditate each day. It is important that you not simply study the Word, but apply it to your daily living.
Prayer: When prayer is coupled with the Word, you have a DIVINE hook-up with God. When we pray, we talk to God. As we read the Word, God speaks to us and reveals His Will for our lives. Establishing a devotional time to read the Word and pray daily is not an option but is essential for Kingdom Living and Progress.
Fasting: The discipline of fasting is for the purpose of self-examination, purification, and focusing on God. It is also an act of self-denial, giving up those things that are important to us, so that we might yield and consecrate ourselves to God. Throughout the next twenty-one days, we invite you to observe a season of progressive sacrifice. We will fast in the following way:
21-Day Daniel Fast consisting of water, 100% fruit juice, fruits, nuts & vegetables ONLY. No candy, sweets, caffeine, fried foods, etc. Parents can make the appropriate adjustments for kids with some form of discipline for this consecration period.
Partial Fast (optional): For those with health issues and are able, they can fast from 6 AM to 6 PM or whatever time works best to keep you at optimal health.
Absolute Fast (optional): Water and/or juice only.