Twenty One Days of Prayer and Fasting

Hello Beautiful People,

January 11th is the beginning of our church’s annual 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting. This is the fourth year that my hubby and I will be participating in the fast since joining Church on the Rock at the end of 2014.

via COTR.org

Why Fast? 21 According to COTR, Days of Prayer and Fasting is a time designed to prioritize our relationship with God and to focus our attention on what matters most. How you start the year matters. We want to encourage and empower you to start 2019 seeking God’s wisdom, strength, and direction for your life.

What is so refreshing is that you are not alone while on the fast. For each day of the fast, our Pastor has a video of encouragement with a focus on a specific scripture from Proverbs. You can access the video each day here. If you would like to participate and you are not in Missouri, there are ways that you can be a part of our family.

All these tools are great during a fast because it keeps us centered and gives us direction.

I know you are asking, why fast?  Fasting clears my mind of the clutter and allows me to focus on my personal relationship with God at a deeper level. I will not say that it is easy because you are giving up something for 21 days that has created a habit whether it be sugar, facebook, soda, or football. Fasting is putting God first and allowing him into your heart.

Should I share what I am Fasting?
If you want to share what you are fasting that is fine; but if you want to keep it to yourself, that’s okay too. Some people fast social media, but I fast certain types of food. The Daniel Fast is what my hubby and I have started doing in January these past few years and it leaves you so energized at the end that you don’t want to stop the Fast. For this fast, we will not eating any meat or food from animals, or any food that includes sugar.