FRESH AIR – PRAYER AND FASTING JOURNAL

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FRESH AIR – PRAYER AND FASTING JOURNAL

January 12, 2014 by Craig Anderson

AUSTRALIA–WIDE PRAYER AND FASTING TIME IN OUR CHURCH MOVEMENT – INC

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MAIN PURPOSE

The main purpose of prayer and fasting at the commencement of a new Year is to honour God and consecrate your life to him for this year. We intend to seek God for our own life, for our family and for our church and movement, that God would be merciful to us and grant us His grace and power to enable us to serve Him and prosper in the call on our lives.

Joel 2:15-17 (MESS)

Blow the ram’s horn trumpet in Zion! Declare a day of repentance, a holy fast day. Call a public meeting. Get everyone there. Consecrate the congregation. Make sure the elders come, but bring in the children, too, even the nursing babies, even men and women on their honeymoon— interrupt them and get them there. Between Sanctuary entrance and altar, let the priests, God’s servants, weep tears of repentance. Let them intercede: “Have mercy, God, on your people! Don’t abandon your heritage to contempt. Don’t let the pagans take over and rule them and sneer, ‘And so where is this God of theirs?’”

WHAT IS FASTING ALL ABOUT?

HOW TO BEGIN Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.

PREPARING SPIRITUALLY Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).

DECIDING WHAT The type of fast you go on is between you and God. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.

DECIDING HOW LONG Most people can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow. Here are some different ways to fast:

(a) Fast one meal or two in a day

(b) Fast every breakfast or every lunch or every dinner for a period of time.

(d) Fast one day on, one day off alternately.

(e) Fast all food but rink all beverages such as juice, milk, coffee tea etc.

(f) Fast all foods and drink except water.

WHAT TO EXPECT When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity. Exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray often throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God’s face.

HOW TO END Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks. Start with fruit and go slow. Avoid fatty foods in the first day or so.

PRAYER TIMES

Make sure you spend more time in prayer so as to make your fasting worthwhile. Spend time with God. Spend time with God in these ways:

(a) Repentance of sins. Ask forgiveness and ask for grace to overcome.

(b) Forgive people who have hurt you, sinned against you.

(d) Meditating on His word – specifically promises to you.

(e) Spend time listening – occasionally ask God questions.

(f) Pray for your calling – for God to show you what He wants you to do.

(g) Pray for your family

(h) Pray for this church.

(i) Pray for your pastors, for Gods’ anointing and power to rest on them. Pray for God’s grace and enabling power to be upon them.

(j) Pray for the city, our community, the lost people all around us. Pray for the lost to come to Christ. Pray for boldness to share the gospel with others.

PERSONAL PRAYER TIMES

Keep a record of your prayer times in the following pages. Write down inspiration you receive.

CORPORATE CHURCH PRAYER TIMES

Come and meet with others to pray. By this learn to pray, encourage others to pray. Show your commitment to the church’s vision.

Corporate prayer times this month

(a) Early morning prayer times Monday-Friday every week 6am-7am in the Kid Town Room (Except the first week in the Main Auditorium)

(b) Three Night prayer meetings Wednesdays 15^th, 22^nd, 29^th January 7.30-9.00pm

DAY 1 – Monday 13th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE – Matt 3:8 AMP

PRAY _ For repentance and seeking God for Him to show you truth.

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Joel chapter 3

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 2 – Tuesday 14th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE – Col 3:15 AMP

PRAY – pray thankfully for everything you have. Mediate on all the reasons you have to be thankful to God.

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Gen 34-36

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 3 – Wednesday 15th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

FAMILY – Thank God for each member of your family. Pray God’s kingdom Come and His will be done in each life. Matt 6:10

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Luke 15

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 4 –Thursday 16th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

CHURCH – Pray for the pastors and leaders of the church. For God’s wisdom, revelation and strength. For protection from the enemies plans. Eph 6:19

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Gen 39-41

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 5- Friday 17th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE – 2 Peter 1:10

PRAY – For your calling to be made plan to you . For God to show you what He wants you to do.

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

1 Sam 1-3

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 6 – Saturday 18th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

COMMUNITY – Pray for God to soften the hearts of all the people who are in contact with our own church members. Heb 10:16

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Luke 18

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 7 – Sunday 19th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

NATION – Pray for the nations leaders in politics, media, law and education. 1 Tim 2:1-2

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Gen 47-48

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 8 – Monday 20th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

FAMILY – Pray for strong financial breakthrough for your family. Receive faith to prosper. 2Cor 9:8

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Luke 20

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 9 – Tuesday 21st

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

CHURCH – Pray for God’s abundant provision for the church financially. Enough to do all that God has called us to do. Phil 4:19

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Exodus 1-2

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 10 – Wednesday 22nd

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

COMMUNITY – Pray that the church has favour with the council, and local area leaders. Prov 16:7

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Luke 22

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 11 – Thursday 23rd

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

NATION – Pray for righteousness to prevail in legislation. Pray for the Victorian Parliament to make righteous laws concerning equal opportunity and marriage. Prov 16:12

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Exodus 6-8

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 12 –Friday 24th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

FAMILY – Proclaim victory and blessing over each member of your family. 3John 2

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Luke 24

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 13 – Saturday 25^th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

CHURCH – Pray that we will see people giving their life to Christ in our local church. Pray for the church members to be passionate about reaching lost people. Jude 1:23

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Acts 1

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 14 – Sunday 26^th – Australia Day

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

COMMUNITY – Pray for the people in our community to be set free from anger, addictions and unforgiveness. Pray for the families affected by domestic violence. 1 Tim 2:8

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Exodus 14-16

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 15 – Monday 27^th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

NATION – Pray for deep hunger for God to be birthed in the heart of every Australian. Pray for the Holy Spirit to convict people of their sin. John 16:8

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Acts 3

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 16 – Tuesday 28th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

FAMILY – Ask for the Call of God for each member of your family to be revealed and established. 2 Pet 1:10

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Exodus 21-22

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 17 – Wednesday 29th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

CHURCH – Pray for God’s effective work in raising up leaders to be strengthened in this church. Matt 9:38

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Acts 5

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 18 – Thursday 30th

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

COMMUNITY – Pray for the broken and hurting people in the community. For broken families, for solo mums, for people struggling with drug addiction. Luke 14:23

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Exodus 25-27

YOUR THOUGHTS

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DAY 19 – Friday 31st

VERSE – READ AND MEDITATE

NATION – Pray for the whole church in Australia to be filled with the spirit and the call of God. Acts 2:17

PASSAGE – READ AND ASK HOW THIS APPLIES TO YOUR LIFE.

Acts 7

YOUR THOUGHTS

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To download your own word version of this document go to:

http://pvcoc.org.au/resources.php

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