After this, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” –Genesis 15:1 (NIV) “Where there is no vision, the people perish” Proverbs 29:18a (KJV) The primary purpose of our corporate and personal fast over these 21 days is to call on God to give us … Read More
Day 2
1 As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul pants for you, my God.2 My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When can I go and meet with God?3 My tears have been my food day and night,while people say to me all day long, “Where is your God?” –Psalm 42:1-3 Fasting is not about losing weight or about food or about … Read More
Day 1 of the Fast
“Even now,” declares the LORD, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.” –Joel 2:12So it begins…our 21 day Focus Fast where we are denying ourselves to focus on God’s voice to give us clarity about the coming year. For me, the single greatest point of the fast is making a concerted effort to return to God … Read More