Body of Christ Christian Church (DOC)

Fasting and Prayer 2023

January 4, 7pm---January 24, 7pm

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Purpose of the Fast:

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 To seek the wisdom of God for our own personal spiritual growth; to develop a Kingdom of God mindset, to   shed the sin and weight that easily besets us; to walk in intentional intimacy with God; to grow a church of   individuals who reach maturity in their faith as they walk in obedience and regularly share their faith; to   walk strongly in God’s Vision for Body of Christ Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

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 ***Pray that God would use you to win at least five souls this year.

 

Fasting Guidelines

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    Adults:

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• Eat vegetables, fruit, bread (not sweet), cereals (no sugar added)

• Refrain from eating meats, seafood, sweets, sweet snacks, soft drinks, sweet tea

• Drink water or fruit juices/fruit smoothies (no added sugar)

• Refrain from viewing TV/movies/channels with suggestive/sensual content

• (you know what programs and channels tend to have this)

• Morning Prayer (first thing as you wake up)

• Evening Prayer (last thing before bed)

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​   Attend Discipleship Class and Bible Study weekly

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   Children:

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• (12 hour fast) (Optional if you choose)

• 6am - 6pm No soft drinks or sweets

• 6pm - 6am Limited TV time unless Spirit-filled or school related

• (determined by parents)

• Choose time to refrain from meats

• 6am-6pm or 6pm to 6am

• Children (24 hours)

• No violent video games or suggestive secular music

 

     Scriptural Reading:

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• Psalm 130 - 150 (one Psalm per day)

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Note: During this time of fasting, we want to be steadfast in the Scriptures and spending time in prayer.

        Feel free to read beyond what has been given during your free (TV/video/book/telephone) time.