Day of Fasting & Prayer - May 2023
The value of a spiritual companion in our journey in life can never be overstated. Before Jesus ascended back to heaven, He promised He would not leave us alone but rather His departure would be beneficial to us because He would then send us another Helper, Comforter, Counselor and Advocate. That constant spiritual companion would be the person of the Holy Spirit.
A Spiritual Companion
The value of a spiritual companion in our journey in life can never be overstated. Before Jesus ascended back to heaven, He promised He would not leave us alone but rather His departure would be beneficial to us because He would then send us another Helper, Comforter, Counselor and Advocate. That constant spiritual companion would be the person of the Holy Spirit.
The companionship of the Holy Spirit is invaluable for a Christian’s spiritual journey. When we became followers of Jesus Christ, the Holy Spirit comes to live with us and provides us with guidance, comfort, strength, and wisdom. One of His primary roles is to guide us into all truth and teach us the ways of God. As we read and study the Bible, the Holy Spirit illuminates its meaning and helps us to apply it teachings to our lives. The Holy Spirit also convicts us of sin, helps us to repent and turn away from sinful ways, and enables us to live in a way that is pleasing to God.
The precious Holy Spirit also provides comfort and encouragement in times of trial and difficulty. He is the source of peace, joy and hope, and can help us persevere through even the most challenging circumstances. The Holy Spirit is also a source of strength and power, empowering us to overcome temptation, resist evil and live in a way that honours God.
Moreover, the Holy Spirit is a personal and intimate companion who walks us through every aspect of our lives. He is always present, always available, and always ready to guide and support us in every situation. Through the Holy Spirit, we can experience a deep and abiding sense of love, grace, and fellowship with God.
On the day of Pentecost, the Holy Spirit came as Jesus had promised and filled the new believers with the evidence of them speaking in other tongues. As we come to celebrate Pentecost Sunday on May 28, let's pray that the full power and presence of the Holy Spirit will fill us and flow through us as a witness to the world around us convincing them of the reality of the kingdom of God.
Scriptures
Matthew 27:50-54 (NKJV)
50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happenJohn 14:16-17 (NKJV)
16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.
John 15:26-27 (NKJV)
26 “But when the Helper comes, whom I shall send to you from the Father, the Spirit of truth who proceeds from the Father, He will testify of Me. 27 And you also will bear witness, because you have been with Me from the beginning.
John 16:7-11 (NKJV)
7 Nevertheless I tell you the truth. It is to your advantage that I go away; for if I do not go away, the Helper will not come to you; but if I depart, I will send Him to you. 8 And when He has come, He will convict the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: 9 of sin, because they do not believe in Me; 10 of righteousness, because I go to My Father and you see Me no more; 11 of judgment, because the ruler of this world is judged.
John 16:13-15 (NKJV)
13 However, when He, the Spirit of truth, has come, He will guide you into all truth; for He will not speak on His own authority, but whatever He hears He will speak; and He will tell you things to come. 14 He will glorify Me, for He will take of what is Mine and declare it to you. 15 All things that the Father has are Mine. Therefore I said that He will take of Mine and declare it to you.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for this month of May. I am thankful for this fasting program.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Proverbs 4:18 – I decree that my path and ways will be brighter in May than the previous months of this year.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to pray, fast and a desire for spiritual intimacy this year.
John 14:16 - Thank God the Almighty for the Holy Spirit who is your Helper, Advocate, Intercessor, Counselor and Strengthener – (praise and adore Him)
John 14:17 – Father, give me the ability to comprehend the truth (about my life, world) that Holy Spirit reveals and will reveal to me. (pray earnestly)
John 14:17 – Lord, help me and PPT not to take the presence of the Holy Spirit in my life for granted.
Jesus, purge me of any hindrances in my life (mention them) that prevents me from intimacy with the Holy Spirit.
Lord, purge PPT households and the church of any hindrances that prevents intimacy with the Holy Spirit. (pray earnestly)
John 15:26 – Jehovah, show me how to access all the help that the Holy Spirit has for me, my household, PPT and the church.
John 16:7 – God of my help, send and activate the work of my destiny helpers in my life. (mention the areas and pray earnestly)
John 16:8 – Jesus expose every sin, in and around my life and PPT households; break the its stronghold on us. (pray earnestly)
John 16:8 - Father, l affirm that I, PPT will not compromise on your standards concerning sin.
John 16:13 – Spirit of Truth, give me and PPT households insight into both our spiritual and natural environments. Oh Lord, guide us continually. Give us victory over sin. (pray earnestly)
Acts 4:12 – Father hold and keep all the people that have been saved at PPT this year; Keep all those who were baptized in April grounded in You. Deliver them from the evil one. (pray earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Prayer Declaration
Father, thank You for Your presence in my life, PPT and the church, through the Holy Spirit. Lord, give me the capacity to handle the truth about the word, my life and the world that the Holy Spirit has revealed; continue to reveal and will reveal to me. Purge me of any hindrances in my life that prevents me from enjoying the advocacy, intercessory, fellowship, counsel, and empowerment of the Holy Spirit.
Precious Holy Spirit provide comfort and encouragement in my times of trials and difficulty. You are my source of peace, joy, and hope. Peace in the midst of my storms; Joy in my sadness and hope in my desperate times. Spirit of Truth guide me into all truth in Jesus’ name.
I affirm that the Holy Spirit will empower me to have dominion over my affairs in this season. I declare and decree that my test will become my testimony because the Holy Spirit will empower me with divine power for dominance. Spirit of the Living God, fall afresh on me in this season; break me, melt me, mould me, and fill me and so shall it be.
Join us in the main sanctuary this Wednesday at 7:00 pm for Worship & Prayer.
Holy Week Fasting & Prayer - April 2023
This week marks the commemoration of the final week of the earthly life and mission of Jesus Christ. It is known as Holy Week or the Passion Week. It’s a week filled with all kinds of turnaround events that lead to the full revealing of who Jesus Christ is and the accomplishment of God’s great plan of salvation for all mankind.
God's Great Turnarounds
This week marks the commemoration of the final week of the earthly life and mission of Jesus Christ. It is known as Holy Week or the Passion Week. It’s a week filled with all kinds of turnaround events that lead to the full revealing of who Jesus Christ is and the accomplishment of God’s great plan of salvation for all mankind.
Palm Sunday was the first major turnaround event. After three and a half years of concealing His identity to most and revealing it to only a few, Jesus openly declares his identity to all and allows the crowds of people to welcome Him into the city of Jerusalem hailing Him with shouts of praise as their messiah and king. So many people today are confused about who Jesus is. So, let’s pray that the Holy Spirit will work mightily to reveal Christ’s TRUE IDENTITY to the world, that they might turnaround to believe in Him. (Matthew 16:13-16)
Good Friday marks the second turnaround event. It is the culmination of God’s great plan of salvation for mankind and Satan does everything in his power to thwart Jesus from completing his purpose. However, He stayed focused on HIS MISSION – to give His life a ransom for many. Through His death on the cross He accomplished the great turnaround event of the saving of our souls. Let’s pray that many souls will be saved through this season. (Mark 10:45, Luke 19:10)
Resurrection Sunday marks the third and final turnaround event. Through the power of Christ’s resurrection Jesus Christ offers HIS MESSAGE of abundant and eternal life to all who believe in Him and receive Him as their Saviour and Lord (Acts 4:12; John 20:31). Let’s pray that people will acknowledge and received the life there is in Jesus!
Scriptures
Matthew 16:13-16 (NKJV)
13 When Jesus came into the region of Caesarea Philippi, He asked His disciples, saying, “Who do men say that I, the Son of Man, am?” 14 So they said, “Some say John the Baptist, some Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets.” 15 He said to them, “But who do you say that I am?”
16 Simon Peter answered and said, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.
Mark 10:45 (NKJV)
45 For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give His life a ransom for many.”
Luke 19:10 (NKJV)
for the Son of Man has come to seek and to save that which was lost.
Acts 4:12 (NKJV)
Nor is there salvation in any other, for there is no other name under heaven given among men by which we must be saved.
John 20:31 (NKJV)
but these are written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that believing you may have life in His name.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for this month of April. I am thankful for this fasting program.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Proverbs 4:18 – I decree that my path and ways will be brighter in April than the previous months of this year.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to pray, fast and a desire for spiritual intimacy this year.
Thank God the Almighty for Easter – (Triumphant entry into Jerusalem, Crucifixion, Resurrection)
Father in the name of Jesus, I ask for both spiritual and physical turn around(s) in my life and household. (mention them and pray earnestly)
Lord, let there be a spiritual and physical turn around(s) in PPT households.
Matthew 16:17 – Like Peter, give me, PPT and the church a deeper revelation of Jesus who is the Christ.
God Almighty, by the power of the Holy Spirit constantly reveal Christ to our world in this season. Let the miracle of turn around take place in the lives of men. (pray earnestly)
Luke 19:37 – Lord, let me see the demonstration of Your power in my life. (mention them and pray earnestly)
Luke 19:37 – Lord, let there be a powerful demonstration of Your power in PPT households and the church in this season. (pray earnestly)
Mark 10:45 – Father, let there be a turn around in our (myself, PPT & the Church) attitude towards the kingdom work (tasks & activities) Oh Lord, change our (myself, PPT & the Church) mindsets.
Luke 19:10 – Jehovah Adonai, may Your purposes be manifested in my life, PPT and the church as we engage with people in our sphere of influence and space. (pray earnestly)
John 20:31 – Father, cause the world to see who truly Jesus is; God in person and not one of the great prophets.
Acts 4:12 – Father we ask in Jesus name that people will be saved during this Easter services all over the world. (pray earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
PRAYER DECLARATION
Jesus You are the Messiah; Jesus You are the Redeemer; Jesus You are the fragrant Rose; Jesus You are the Gentle lamb; Jesus what a Lovely name; Jesus You are the Son of God; Jesus You are the son of Man; Jesus Precious name; You are the Great I AM. Hallelujah.
Ancient of days give me, PPT, and the church a deeper revelation of Yourself. Father, let the power of the resurrection bring a turnaround in my spiritual walk as I journey through life. A turnaround in my health, relationships, finances, mindset and any negative condition(s) in and around my life. I affirm that there shall be showers of blessings in this season, because the power that raised Jesus from the death is ever present and it will cause me, PPT households and the church to abound with the favour of the Lord and His blessings.
I will have dominion in this season. I declare and decree that with the favour of God upon my life anyone connected with me will experience Jehovah’s overflowing blessings. Yes, in the name of Jesus there shall be a turn around. So shall it be.
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Day of Fasting & Prayer - March 2023
Earthquakes are usually caused when underground rock suddenly breaks and there is rapid motion along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. While most earthquakes are caused by the slipping of tectonic plates, minor earthquakes can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, collapse of rock formations on the earth's surface, or underground explosions. We recently witnessed how powerful they can be in Türkiye and Syria. The Bible also speaks of earthquakes taking place indicating significant spiritual events were unfolding.
SPIRITUAL EARTHQUAKES
Earthquakes are usually caused when underground rock suddenly breaks and there is rapid motion along a fault. This sudden release of energy causes the seismic waves that make the ground shake. While most earthquakes are caused by the slipping of tectonic plates, minor earthquakes can also be caused by volcanic eruptions, collapse of rock formations on the earth's surface, or underground explosions. We recently witnessed how powerful they can be in Türkiye and Syria. The Bible also speaks of earthquakes taking place indicating significant spiritual events were unfolding.
When Jesus died on the cross, “… the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, and the graves were opened;” (Matthew 27:51,52). Jesus was accomplishing an incredible spiritual victory for us by dying on the cross for our sins. This event led a centurion and the others with him to acknowledge that Jesus truly was the Son of God. Let’s pray for spiritual awakenings.
At Jesus' resurrection there was a great earthquake, “And behold there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven and came and rolled back the stone from the door and sat on it” (Matthew 28:2). The power of God was being exercised in the raising of Jesus Christ from the dead. Let’s pray for spiritual resurrections.
Paul and Silas had just delivered a girl from demons and found themselves in jail because of it. As they prayed and worshipped God in prison at midnight, “Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened, and everyone’s chains were loosed.” This expression of the power of God came as a result of prayer and worship and led to the jailer and his entire family receiving Christ as their Saviour! Let’s pray for spiritual conversions.
We recently heard of the revival at Asbury University. A type of ‘spiritual earthquake’ that is resulting in a fresh awakening in the hearts of people to the presence and power of God. These ‘spiritual quakes’ of revival have spread to several other locations over recent weeks. To experience a spiritual earthquake, we must admit that we need what only God’s Holy Spirit can do. We must recognize how much we need the transforming power of God in our lives and our culture and be willing to pay a personal price to join it. Let’s pray that more ‘spiritual quaking’ will take place and spread around the world.
Scriptures
Matthew 27:50-54 (NKJV)
50 And Jesus cried out again with a loud voice, and yielded up His spirit.
51 Then, behold, the veil of the temple was torn in two from top to bottom; and the earth quaked, and the rocks were split, 52 and the graves were opened; and many bodies of the saints who had fallen asleep were raised; 53 and coming out of the graves after His resurrection, they went into the holy city and appeared to many.
54 So when the centurion and those with him, who were guarding Jesus, saw the earthquake and the things that had happened, they feared greatly, saying,
“Truly this was the Son of God!”
Matthew 28:1-4 (NKJV)
1 Now after the Sabbath, as the first day of the week began to dawn, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary came to see the tomb. 2 And behold, there was a great earthquake; for an angel of the Lord descended from heaven, and came and rolled back the stone [a]from the door, and sat on it. 3 His countenance was like lightning, and his clothing as white as snow. 4 And the guards shook for fear of him, and became like dead men.
Acts 16:25-34 (NKJV)
25 But at midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the prisoners were listening to them. 26 Suddenly there was a great earthquake, so that the foundations of the prison were shaken; and immediately all the doors were opened and everyone’s chains were loosed. 27 And the keeper of the prison, awaking from sleep and seeing the prison doors open, supposing the prisoners had fled, drew his sword and was about to kill himself. 28 But Paul called with a loud voice, saying, “Do yourself no harm, for we are all here.”
29 Then he called for a light, ran in, and fell down trembling before Paul and Silas. 30 And he brought them out and said, “Sirs, what must I do to be saved?”
31 So they said, “Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and you will be saved, you and your household.” 32 Then they spoke the word of the Lord to him and to all who were in his house. 33 And he took them the same hour of the night and washed their stripes. And immediately he and all his family were baptized. 34 Now when he had brought them into his house, he set food before them; and he rejoiced, having believed in God with all his household.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for this month of March. I am thankful for this fasting program.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Proverbs 4:18 – I decree that my path and ways will be brighter in March than the previous months of this year.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to fast this year.
Psalm 29:3-4 – Jehovah Elohim, let Your voice thunder over my situations and uproot anything that You have not planted. (mention them and pray earnestly)
Matt 27:51 – Lord, every ‘veil’ that has blocked my glory, my household’s glory and PPT household’s glory in these areas (mention them) be torn down in Jesus’ name.
Matt 27:52 – Father, open up any tomb that the devil has placed in the pathways of my household, PPT households and the church in this season. (pray earnestly)
Matt 27:54 – Father, we ask for a spiritual awakening in the lives of every believer and the church in this season for these days are evil and the church has eaten of the fruit of deceit from the devil.
Matt 27:54 – Lord, I ask for a spiritual awakening in my life which will give me a higher spiritual intelligence like the centurion to follow You whole-heartedly.
Matt 28:2 – Jehovah Adonai, let the power that resurrected Jesus from the death, resurrect the following dead situations (mention them – both spiritual & physical) in my life. (pray earnestly)
Matt 28:2 – Father, release Your angels into my space and remove any blockade in my pathway.
Acts 16:25 – Lord, bring me to a place where my praise and worship will touch heaven and change my environment on earth in Jesus name.
Acts 16:31 - Jesus, I make demands on Your word; because I am saved my household will be saved. Lord let there be spiritual conversions in my household and extended family.
Acts 16:32-34 – Father, let there be spiritual conversions in PPT, our churches and our nation.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Prayer Declaration
Jehovah Elohim, I thank You for Your goodness and mercy. Like David, I say be thou exalted O Lord above all other. Father, let Your voice thunder over my situations and uproot anything that You have not planted. Almighty God, open up any tomb that the devil has placed in my pathway, the pathways of my household, PPT households, and the church in this season.
Lord, give me, my household, and PPT households spiritual resurrections. May every evil veil blocking my entry into my destiny be torn down in Jesus’ name. Father, release Your angels into our space and remove any blockade in my pathway, my household’s pathway, PPT’s pathway, and the church’s pathway.
Lord, I affirm Your word; that because I am saved my household will be saved. I declare and decree none will be lost. Lord, let there be spiritual conversions in PPT and the churches in this season. O Lord, in the name of Jesus, bring me to a place where my praise and worship will touch heaven and change my environment on earth. So shall it be.
Join us in the main sanctuary this Wednesday at 7:00 pm for Worship & Prayer.
Day of Fasting & Prayer - February 2023
We are inviting everyone to an evening of praise and worship to celebrate what God has done, what He is doing and what He will do in the days ahead. We also want to anoint and pray with everyone who comes to seal all the prayers that we have lifted before God’s throne of grace over these past 21 days.
We based our times of fasting and prayer over this month on the theme, Preparing the Way of the Lord. We have been praying into this Scripture, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ” (Luke 3:4-6). We have been seeking God to prepare us and to prepare a highway for the presence of God to flow strong and unhindered in our lives, families, and church.
So, in this service we are also going to be praying for you. For the personal valleys in your life to be filled; the personal mountains that you’re facing in your life to be brought low; that all the crooked places in your life will be made straight; and the rough ways made smooth. For some of you that means your healing and provision, for others it will be the breaking of chains in your life (deliverance), and for some others the restoration of relationships. Only you and the Holy Spirit know how this applies to your life and circumstances.
Please make every effort to join us this Wednesday evening and receive all that God has ordained for your life this year! We look forward to your presence with us and what God will do as we call upon the Lord together!
We are inviting everyone to an evening of praise and worship to celebrate what God has done, what He is doing and what He will do in the days ahead. We also want to anoint and pray with everyone who comes to seal all the prayers that we have lifted before God’s throne of grace over these past 21 days.
We based our times of fasting and prayer over this month on the theme, Preparing the Way of the Lord. We have been praying into this Scripture, ‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight. 5 Every valley shall be filled, And every mountain and hill brought low; The crooked places shall be made straight And the rough ways smooth; 6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ” (Luke 3:4-6). We have been seeking God to prepare us and to prepare a highway for the presence of God to flow strong and unhindered in our lives, families, and church.
So, in this service we are also going to be praying for you. For the personal valleys in your life to be filled; the personal mountains that you’re facing in your life to be brought low; that all the crooked places in your life will be made straight; and the rough ways made smooth. For some of you that means your healing and provision, for others it will be the breaking of chains in your life (deliverance), and for some others the restoration of relationships. Only you and the Holy Spirit know how this applies to your life and circumstances.
Please make every effort to join us this Wednesday evening and receive all that God has ordained for your life this year! We look forward to your presence with us and what God will do as we call upon the Lord together!
Scriptures
Psalm 124:1,8 (NKJV)
1“If it had not been the Lord who was on our side,” Let Israel now say—
8 Our help is in the name of the Lord, Who made heaven and earth.
Luke 3:4-6 (NKJV)
4 as it is written in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, saying:
“The voice of one crying in the wilderness:
‘Prepare the way of the Lord; Make His paths straight.
5 Every valley shall be filled, And every mountain and hill brought low;
The crooked places shall be made straight, And the rough ways smooth;
6 And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.’ ”
Luke 3:21-22 (NKJV)
21 When all the people were baptized, it came to pass that Jesus also was baptized; and while He prayed, the heaven was opened. 22 And the Holy Spirit descended in bodily form like a dove upon Him, and a voice came from heaven which said, “You are My beloved Son; in You I am well pleased.”
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this past year’s 21 days of prayer & fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Psalm 124:1,8 – With a grateful heart thank Your Lord and King. (praise the Lord fervently)
Luke 3:21 – Father, release a spirit of prayer upon me. Lord give me the desire to pray.
Luke 3:21 – Almighty God, consume me with the spirit of prayer this year. Take me into a deeper dimension of prayer, worship and the Word of God.
Luke 3:21 – El-Elyon let me and my household experience “OPEN HEAVENS” in our lives.
Luke 3:21 – Lord, “OPEN THE HEAVENS” for PPT households and the church.
Luke 3:21 – Jehovah Elohim, let my “OPEN HEAVENS” experience create spiritual possibilities to manifested in my physical realm (space) resulting in dominance in the following areas of my life. (mention them)
Luke 3:21 – Father, as PPT households experience “OPEN HEAVENS”, let it create spiritual possibilities for them.
Luke 4:1 – O Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit daily (as I arise from my sleep). Let me be in perfect communication with Him. (pray this earnestly)
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
We have called a special anointing service for this Wednesday at 7:00 pm to conclude our 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer.
Day 21 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
GRATITUDE & WORSHIP
Read: Job 37:14 and Psalm 107:1
Today is the last day of the fasting period. Look back once again. Read through your notes. What happened during these days? What did you experience? Take your time today to thank God for all of the experiences and encounters these last few weeks, and for all the big and small miracles you have already experienced. If you have experienced something special with God be sure to tell your group or friends about it.
If the fasting period was rather difficult for you and you don’t see much yet, then think a bit further back about all of the good things that you have already experienced in your life. We have so many reasons to be grateful. Every breath we take is a small miracle. Remember, we here in Canada belong to a small part of humanity that lives in great abundance.
Ask God for forgiveness too, when you have not been grateful and wanted more, or when you thought you were missing out. Let Him give you a new perspective today.
GRATITUDE & WORSHIP
Read: Job 37:14 and Psalm 107:1
Today is the last day of the fasting period. Look back once again. Read through your notes. What happened during these days? What did you experience? Take your time today to thank God for all of the experiences and encounters these last few weeks, and for all the big and small miracles you have already experienced. If you have experienced something special with God be sure to tell your group or friends about it.
If the fasting period was rather difficult for you and you don’t see much yet, then think a bit further back about all of the good things that you have already experienced in your life. We have so many reasons to be grateful. Every breath we take is a small miracle. Remember, we here in Canada belong to a small part of humanity that lives in great abundance.
Ask God for forgiveness too, when you have not been grateful and wanted more, or when you thought you were missing out. Let Him give you a new perspective today.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Bless the Lord for given you special grace and strength that has sustained and kept you during this fasting season.
Psalm 111:1 We praise and thank you oh Lord our God with all our hearts and minds for completing this fasting with victory.
Psalm 33:11 I thank you Lord for what you have said concerning me and my household stands
Psalm 33:11 PPT and the church thank you for what you have said concerning us stands
Psalm 114:4 Thank the Lord that your mountains have been removed and your red sea has been parted into two during these 21 days fasting.
Psalm 114:8 Let us thank and adore the Lord for turning our rock into a pool of water and spring water is flowing in the desert places of our lives.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Pastor's Chat at 8:00 pm tonight.
At ppt.church/live.
Day 20 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
RECEIVING DIRECTION
Read: Psalm 143:8
Take your time today to let God guide you, also in small things like everyday conversations or apparently insignificant encounters.
Begin in the morning and let God show you that He is good to you. Let God show you where He wants to make a difference through you today, however small it may be.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
If you like, set a timer to remind you several times a day today to pause and ask God for advice and His guidance in every situation, as if you are constantly looking at your navigation system to see where to go next.
RECEIVING DIRECTION
Read: Psalm 143:8
Take your time today to let God guide you, also in small things like everyday conversations or apparently insignificant encounters.
Begin in the morning and let God show you that He is good to you. Let God show you where He wants to make a difference through you today, however small it may be.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
If you like, set a timer to remind you several times a day today to pause and ask God for advice and His guidance in every situation, as if you are constantly looking at your navigation system to see where to go next.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalm 143:8 Let the certainty of your unfailing love clothe my heart and mind each day
Psalm 148:8 Let the certainty of your unfailing love clothe the heart and mind of PPT household and the church each day
Psalm 119:124 Lord Jesus lead and direct me and my household according to your unfailing love
Psalm 119:124 Lord Jesus lead and direct PPT household and the church according to your unfailing love
Psalm 119:124 Heavenly Father teach your us your church your decrees and help us to live by them.
Psalm 23:2 Lord lead me and my household beside the still waters and direct us to the green pasture
Psalm 23:2 Lord lead PPT household and the church beside the still waters and direct them to the green pasture.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
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Day 19 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY & BREAKTHROUGHS THROUGH FASTING
Read: Matthew 17:14-21
In some translations of the Bible, Verse 21 still contains the statement of Jesus: “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
We know from the Bible that Jesus had an intense prayer life and many assume that due to this statement that His authority in freeing the boy was based on a lifestyle of fasting and prayer.
Many Christians notice while fasting that their relationship with God becomes more intense and closer to Him, which results in stronger faith resulting in a stronger position of authority. Through regular fasting, for no specific purpose, our connection with God becomes ever deeper and closer, which results in an increase of authority.
So, there is a connection between fasting and spiritual authority – even if we cannot enforce authority.
Have you already experienced a breakthrough during this fasting in your own life, or witnessed it in the life of others? With fasting, it can be a bit like muscle-building in the gym. If you look at your muscles after two weeks, you won’t see much. But if you keep at it and make it to your lifestyle, then you will feel the effects after a few months. Sometimes when you’re building muscle, others suddenly speak to you because they have noticed that something has changed – this can also happen to you with a lifestyle of fasting and prayer.
Maybe you see few effects right now and are still waiting for the breakthroughs you hoped for. Sometimes a breakthrough begins with an apparently small change which later paves the way for further development.
Pray boldly for yourself and others with the certainty and faith that Jesus Himself has given you authority.
The mission of Jesus: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.” (Matthew 10:8) still applies today. In some situations, the disciples returned enthusiastically, because they had experienced how miracles happened through them. Here they had prayed and nothing happened. Maybe you feel like the disciples, that you took a bold step, and your experience didn't work out. Just like the disciples, you are also a follower of Jesus, a learner. Like the disciples, go to Jesus with the points that still don’t work out, and keep at it!
SPIRITUAL AUTHORITY & BREAKTHROUGHS THROUGH FASTING
Read: Matthew 17:14-21
In some translations of the Bible, Verse 21 still contains the statement of Jesus: “However, this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting.”
We know from the Bible that Jesus had an intense prayer life and many assume that due to this statement that His authority in freeing the boy was based on a lifestyle of fasting and prayer.
Many Christians notice while fasting that their relationship with God becomes more intense and closer to Him, which results in stronger faith resulting in a stronger position of authority. Through regular fasting, for no specific purpose, our connection with God becomes ever deeper and closer, which results in an increase of authority.
So, there is a connection between fasting and spiritual authority – even if we cannot enforce authority.
Have you already experienced a breakthrough during this fasting in your own life, or witnessed it in the life of others? With fasting, it can be a bit like muscle-building in the gym. If you look at your muscles after two weeks, you won’t see much. But if you keep at it and make it to your lifestyle, then you will feel the effects after a few months. Sometimes when you’re building muscle, others suddenly speak to you because they have noticed that something has changed – this can also happen to you with a lifestyle of fasting and prayer.
Maybe you see few effects right now and are still waiting for the breakthroughs you hoped for. Sometimes a breakthrough begins with an apparently small change which later paves the way for further development.
Pray boldly for yourself and others with the certainty and faith that Jesus Himself has given you authority.
The mission of Jesus: “Heal the sick, raise the dead, cleanse those who have leprosy, drive out demons.” (Matthew 10:8) still applies today. In some situations, the disciples returned enthusiastically, because they had experienced how miracles happened through them. Here they had prayed and nothing happened. Maybe you feel like the disciples, that you took a bold step, and your experience didn't work out. Just like the disciples, you are also a follower of Jesus, a learner. Like the disciples, go to Jesus with the points that still don’t work out, and keep at it!
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Luke 3:21 – Jehovah Elohim, let my “OPEN HEAVENS” experience create spiritual possibilities to manifest in my physical realm (space) resulting in dominance in the following areas of my life. (mention them)
Luke 3:21 – Father, as PPT households experience “OPEN HEAVENS”, let it create spiritual possibilities for them.
Matt 10:8 – Father use this year’s 21-day fast to create spiritual possibilities for dominance in my spiritual walk. (pray this earnestly)
Matt 10:8 – Father use this year’s 21-day fast to create spiritual possibilities for dominance in the spiritual walk of all the participants. (pray this earnestly)
Matt 17:20 – Lord, through this fasting program, increase my faith and the understanding regarding my assigned authority from You.
Matt 17:20 – Lord, through this fasting program, increase the faith of all the participants and their understanding regarding their assigned authority from You.
Father, in the name of Jesus I take authority over any stronghold (mention them) over my life; release Your anointing upon me.
Mark 4:39 – Jesus in Your name I rebuke any storm(s) (difficult situations) raging in our lives (me, my household, all participants and PPT households) and command divine calmness into the storm(s). (mention them and pray earnestly)
I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill, every physical mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
Isaiah 58:10 – In the name of Jesus, I declare and decree that after this fast my “light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around me will be bright as noon”. My breakthrough will be evident in the following areas... (mention them) (pray earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
(pray this earnestly)
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
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Day 18 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Read: 2 Corinthians 6:16
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. In the first part of the Bible, there is talk of the temple and that God dwells in the Holy of Holies. Through Jesus, God now dwells in you and me – isn’t that fantastic?
When Jesus came to the temple in Jerusalem for the first time, he started to throw out everything he didn’t like.
Fasting is not only a time in which the intestines and thus the body purify themselves, it is also a time of the purification of your spiritual temple.
Have you noticed that the time of fasting is a kind of reinforcement? Sometimes we discover during fasting that we are more impatient and ill-tempered than we would actually like to be, and character traits emerge in us which we actually do not like at all.
At the same time, we become much more sensitive to the gentle speaking of the Holy Spirit.
When I myself fasted for several weeks for the first time, I hoped for major spiritual breakthroughs. I expected signs and wonders, healings and conversions. Instead, I woke up one day and saw points in my life where I behaved lovelessly and manipulatively in conflicts. God showed me blind spots in situations where, up until now, I had believed myself to be completely in the right. At first, I was almost disappointed, as I had expected completely different results. I wanted to do great things for God, and instead, he held up a mirror to me. But then I became grateful. It is so difficult to discover one’s own blind spots.
King David himself prayed: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24)
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Engage in dialogue with God and ask Him to search you and your temple. Are there perhaps one or several corners that should be tidied up? Where anger may still reside? What makes God happy in your temple and what delights Him?
If you think about your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, then you can also ask yourself how comfortable the Spirit of God feels inside of you. Consciously take time now; close your eyes and become aware of your body. Feel your hands, your legs, and take a deep breath, observing your breathing. Listen to your heartbeat.
TEMPLE OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
Read: 2 Corinthians 6:16
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit. In the first part of the Bible, there is talk of the temple and that God dwells in the Holy of Holies. Through Jesus, God now dwells in you and me – isn’t that fantastic?
When Jesus came to the temple in Jerusalem for the first time, he started to throw out everything he didn’t like.
Fasting is not only a time in which the intestines and thus the body purify themselves, it is also a time of the purification of your spiritual temple.
Have you noticed that the time of fasting is a kind of reinforcement? Sometimes we discover during fasting that we are more impatient and ill-tempered than we would actually like to be, and character traits emerge in us which we actually do not like at all.
At the same time, we become much more sensitive to the gentle speaking of the Holy Spirit.
When I myself fasted for several weeks for the first time, I hoped for major spiritual breakthroughs. I expected signs and wonders, healings and conversions. Instead, I woke up one day and saw points in my life where I behaved lovelessly and manipulatively in conflicts. God showed me blind spots in situations where, up until now, I had believed myself to be completely in the right. At first, I was almost disappointed, as I had expected completely different results. I wanted to do great things for God, and instead, he held up a mirror to me. But then I became grateful. It is so difficult to discover one’s own blind spots.
King David himself prayed: “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (Psalm 139:23-24)
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Engage in dialogue with God and ask Him to search you and your temple. Are there perhaps one or several corners that should be tidied up? Where anger may still reside? What makes God happy in your temple and what delights Him?
If you think about your body as a temple of the Holy Spirit, then you can also ask yourself how comfortable the Spirit of God feels inside of you. Consciously take time now; close your eyes and become aware of your body. Feel your hands, your legs, and take a deep breath, observing your breathing. Listen to your heartbeat.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalm 139:23&24 - “Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me and lead me in the way everlasting.” (pray this earnestly)
2 Corinthians 6:16 – God almighty, I thank You that Your Spirit lives within me. Lord, continue to make my heart Your home. (gratefully praise Him)
2 Corinthians 6:16 – Lord for every participant of this fast, continue to make their hearts Your home beyond this fasting season; remove any hindrances in their lives in Jesus’ name.
2 Corinthians 6:16 – Father, let my life and that of all the participants be a showcase of Your presence wherever we are. (pray this earnestly)
2 Corinthians 6:16 – According to Your word, live and walk amongst us. (PPT households and the church)
Matt 15:13 – Father, uproot anything in my life that You have not planted. (pray this earnestly)
Matt 15:13 – Father, uproot anything from the lives of all the participants and PPT households that You have not planted.
Lord, use this fast to purify our bodies physically and spiritually for the Holy Spirit to continue to dwell in us.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
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Day 17 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
JUST WORSHIP
Read: John 4:23, Psalm 103
Take time today to worship God. Tell Him who He is to you. Enter his throne room and worship him.
Sometimes we don't have the words to praise and worship God. Then the words of the Psalms often help me. Today, read and pray Psalm 103 in your own words (or literally) and speak it to your soul. Worship the King. Make this day a day of worship!
JUST WORSHIP
Read: John 4:23, Psalm 103
Take time today to worship God. Tell Him who He is to you. Enter his throne room and worship him.
Sometimes we don't have the words to praise and worship God. Then the words of the Psalms often help me. Today, read and pray Psalm 103 in your own words (or literally) and speak it to your soul. Worship the King. Make this day a day of worship!
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
John 4:23 - Jesus shape my heart so that the aroma of my heart fills all of my surroundings with the presence of God. (pray earnestly)
John 4:23 - Jesus shape the hearts of all participants, PPT households and the church so that the aroma of our hearts will create an atmosphere for the presence of God.
Psalm 103:1&2 – I will affectionately praise You with my whole heart; I will not forget all the good (mention them) You have showered on me, my household and all the participants. (gratefully praise Him)
Psalm 103:3&4 – Merciful God be praised for Your forgiving and healing grace towards me, my households, all the participants, PPT households and the church.
Psalm 103:4&5 – Lord Jesus, I thank You that You crown my life with Your love and tender mercies; You fill my life with good things. (mention them)
Psalm 103:17 – Lord, I thank You for Your everlasting love towards humanity.
Psalm 103:19 – Yahweh, Your throne is firmly established in heaven. You rule over the affairs of men from Your throne. You are not bound by our time. Be thou exalted O Lord. (gratefully praise Him)
Psalm 103:20 – Father, I thank You that Your angels will carry out Your plans for me, my household, PPT households, all participants and the church speedily. I decree that the devil will not hold back Your plans for us in Jesus’ name. (gratefully praise Him)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Note: Worship & Prayer at PPT has been cancelled due to inclement weather.
Instead, join us for group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
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Day 16 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
HAVING AN ALABASTER HEART
Read: Mark 14:3-9
Is there anything in your life that is very precious to you? This woman's jar of oil made of alabaster (a very fragile material) was worth an entire year's salary. And now she "wasted" it on Jesus. Wow, what generosity!
This woman's act was an act of lavish love and worship, and the fragrance of her action filled the whole house and touched the heart of Jesus.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Engage in a dialogue with Jesus and let Him show you which part of your resources you may waste on Him. Do you think you have far too little time?
What rustles inside you when you reread this passage from the Bible?
If nothing comes to your mind right now, not even good thoughts, then make the decision to give Jesus your bad thoughts so that He can fill you and make room for His good intentions in your life.
“How precious are your thoughts concerning me, O God! How vast in number they are!”
(Psalm 139:17)
I am excited by the thought of letting Jesus shape my heart so that the aroma of my heart fills the whole house and all my surroundings.
HAVING AN ALABASTER HEART
Read: Mark 14:3-9
Is there anything in your life that is very precious to you? This woman's jar of oil made of alabaster (a very fragile material) was worth an entire year's salary. And now she "wasted" it on Jesus. Wow, what generosity!
This woman's act was an act of lavish love and worship, and the fragrance of her action filled the whole house and touched the heart of Jesus.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Engage in a dialogue with Jesus and let Him show you which part of your resources you may waste on Him. Do you think you have far too little time?
What rustles inside you when you reread this passage from the Bible?
If nothing comes to your mind right now, not even good thoughts, then make the decision to give Jesus your bad thoughts so that He can fill you and make room for His good intentions in your life.
“How precious are your thoughts concerning me, O God! How vast in number they are!”
(Psalm 139:17)
I am excited by the thought of letting Jesus shape my heart so that the aroma of my heart fills the whole house and all my surroundings.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalms 139:17 – Father, I thank You for Your good thoughts about me, my household, all the participants, PPT households and the church. Lord, Your thoughts about us cannot be counted. For this we are grateful. (worship and praise Him)
Mark 14:3 – Jehovah Rapha, like Simon of Bethany, heal me and my household of any infirmity(ies). (mention them)
Mark 14:3 – Lord in the name of Jesus, heal any participant of this fast of their infirmities.
Mark 14:4 – Father, use this fast to help me, all the participants and PPT to understand sacrificial giving for You and Your kingdom. (pray earnestly)
Mark 14:4 – Father, help the church to understand sacrificial giving for You and Your kingdom.
Mark 14:6 – Jesus, insulate me and all participants from all evil criticism because of our devotion to You Lord.
Mark 14:8 – Lord, release Your grace upon me and all the participants that will enable us to honour You always. (pray earnestly)
Mark 14:8 – Lord, release Your grace upon PPT and the church in this season to honour You always.
Jesus shape my heart so that the aroma of my heart fills all of my surroundings with the presence of God. (pray earnestly)
Jesus shape the hearts of all participants, PPT households and the church so that the aroma of our hearts will create an atmosphere for the presence of God.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
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Day 15 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
CHANGING NATIONS
Read: Nehemiah 1:4-9
Nehemiah represents his nation in fasting and prayer, asking for forgiveness on behalf of his nation. It does not matter whether he himself is guilty or not. He makes himself one with his people as a representative.
He had heard that his people suffered (Nehemiah 1:2-4). This broke his heart and was reason enough for him to fast.
Which nations are particularly on your heart? Perhaps a nation whose blood flows in your veins? Or is God laying a particular nation on your heart? Perhaps God is burdening your heart with a particular region or people group? What breaks your heart when you hear it?
Nehemiah identifies himself with the sins of his own people. He does not say, "They have sinned," but he confesses the collective guilt and bows down under it.
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Also, Saint Paul repeatedly urges the Church to pray. For all people, especially for the government and leaders.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Ask Jesus how you can pray, and how you can ask forgiveness for your country or the country/group that is on your heart. Be inspired by prayers like Nehemiah and Daniel.
CHANGING NATIONS
Read: Nehemiah 1:4-9
Nehemiah represents his nation in fasting and prayer, asking for forgiveness on behalf of his nation. It does not matter whether he himself is guilty or not. He makes himself one with his people as a representative.
He had heard that his people suffered (Nehemiah 1:2-4). This broke his heart and was reason enough for him to fast.
Which nations are particularly on your heart? Perhaps a nation whose blood flows in your veins? Or is God laying a particular nation on your heart? Perhaps God is burdening your heart with a particular region or people group? What breaks your heart when you hear it?
Nehemiah identifies himself with the sins of his own people. He does not say, "They have sinned," but he confesses the collective guilt and bows down under it.
Read: 1 Timothy 2:1-3
Also, Saint Paul repeatedly urges the Church to pray. For all people, especially for the government and leaders.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Ask Jesus how you can pray, and how you can ask forgiveness for your country or the country/group that is on your heart. Be inspired by prayers like Nehemiah and Daniel.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Nehemiah 4:5 – O Lord of heaven, You are great and awesome God who keeps Your covenant with Your people. (praise Him)
Nehemiah 4:6 – O Lord of heaven, answer me regarding my supplications that I have presented before You during this fast. (pray earnestly)
Nehemiah 4:6&11 – Father in Heaven, hear the cry of Your people all over the globe who are partaking in intense fasting and prayers during this season.
Nehemiah 4:7 – Lord, as a nation, we have sinned against You by not obeying Your commands. We ask for Your forgiveness and blessings upon this land. (pray earnestly)
Nehemiah 4:9 – Father as we strive to obey Your commands and live by them, bring us to the place of fulfillment in our lives in Jesus’ name.
1 Tim 2:1 – Father, we stand in the gap and pray for Your divine protection and intervention for all missionaries in the mission field.
1 Tim 2:1 - Father, we stand in the gap and pray for Your divine protection and intervention for the persecuted church. (pray earnestly)
1 Tim 2:2 – Lord we bring our political leaders (municipal, provincial and federal) before the throne. We ask in Jesus’ name that their lives and decisions will be marked by godliness and dignity. (pray earnestly)
Holy Father root out any evil and corruption embedded in our political, judiciary and educational systems. (pray earnestly)
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 14 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
INTERCEDING AS AN ADVOCATE
Read: Daniel 9:3-19
Fasting as intercession. This is exactly what Daniel did for his people.
Do you have a cause or a person you want to intercede for? Perhaps you have it on your heart to pray for a particular group of people, your city or your country.
Listen to Steffi's testimony:
“A few years ago, we fasted for 40 days for my friend who does not know Jesus. Early in her pregnancy, she found out that she had an extremely aggressive breast cancer. Doctors advised her to abort her child so that she herself would have a better chance of survival. She decided to have the child. In this situation, I felt powerless as a friend, the only thing I could do was fast and pray. In the course of the fast, God gave me insight into things in her family for which I could ask forgiveness. In the meantime, my friend is considered cancer-free and she gave birth to a healthy boy (despite chemotherapy). When I think of this story, I am always overwhelmed by our great God.”
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Perhaps at the start of the fast you've been thinking about who or what you'd like to pray for especially during this time. Take time to pray for just that today. The Bible says that we are kings and priests. Imagine yourself as a royal priest standing in the throne room of God and interceding for these issues.
INTERCEDING AS AN ADVOCATE
Read: Daniel 9:3-19
Fasting as intercession. This is exactly what Daniel did for his people.
Do you have a cause or a person you want to intercede for? Perhaps you have it on your heart to pray for a particular group of people, your city or your country.
Listen to Steffi's testimony:
“A few years ago, we fasted for 40 days for my friend who does not know Jesus. Early in her pregnancy, she found out that she had an extremely aggressive breast cancer. Doctors advised her to abort her child so that she herself would have a better chance of survival. She decided to have the child. In this situation, I felt powerless as a friend, the only thing I could do was fast and pray. In the course of the fast, God gave me insight into things in her family for which I could ask forgiveness. In the meantime, my friend is considered cancer-free and she gave birth to a healthy boy (despite chemotherapy). When I think of this story, I am always overwhelmed by our great God.”
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step:
Perhaps at the start of the fast you've been thinking about who or what you'd like to pray for especially during this time. Take time to pray for just that today. The Bible says that we are kings and priests. Imagine yourself as a royal priest standing in the throne room of God and interceding for these issues.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Dan 9:4 - “O Lord, you are a great and awesome God”. You always fulfill your covenant to Your people. I worship and adore You. (praise and worship Him)
Dan 9:5 – Father, as a nation we have sinned and done wrong in the following ways … (mention them) We have rebelled against You and scorned Your commands and regulations. We ask for forgiveness. (pray earnestly)
Job 1:5 – Jehovah, like Job, I am standing in the gap and pleading for my household regarding the following … (mention them and pray earnestly)
Job 1:5 – Lord, release Your grace upon my life to be able to provide a spiritual covering for my household. (pray seriously)
Job 1:5 – Father, like Job, may the leaders of every participants’ household and PPT households continually stand in the gap for their households.
Dan 9:17 – Lord for the glory of Your name, smile on us again. (pray earnestly)
Dan 9:18 – Merciful God, seeing the evil around us (in our cities, every level of our governments, schools, churches, homes) we ask for Your mercy. Save us Lord. (pray seriously)
Dan 9:19 – Father protect the remnant in the nations of the world in Jesus’ name.
Gen 18:23-25 – Lord You are in the right. O Lord, hear. O Lord forgive. O Lord reverse the effects of the sins of this nation, its leaders and people for our obstinacy because of the remnant. (pray earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Pre-service prayer in the Prayer Room at 9:30 am.
Note: There will be no Pastor's Chat tonight.
Day 13 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
FASTING AS AN ACT OF HUMILITY
Read: Proverbs 3:34 and James 4:10
The Bible repeatedly says how important a humble heart is to God. We are to humble ourselves before God, but often we don't always know exactly how to do that. If you study passages in the Bible about fasting, you will find that fasting is often mentioned in connection with "humbling oneself before God."
Read: Ezra 8:21 and Psalm 35:13-14
In these passages, you see the connection between fasting and humility. Ezra proclaims a fast to humble himself before God. David tells us that he humbled himself (bowed his soul) and fasted for his sick friends.
However, the extent to which humility touches God's heart can be seen in the story of Ahab, the worst king Israel had ever seen. His life was full of idolatry and under his rule, almost all the prophets of Israel were killed. Nevertheless, when Ahab humbles himself before God and fasts at the end of his life, God gives him grace.
Read: 1 Kings 21:27-29
For us, it is not about persuading God to forgive our sins through fasting and humility. Through Jesus, we have already received complete grace for all our sins (even the worst of them). But it is stunning to see how much humility - even in a wicked king - touches the heart of God, so much so that God even mentions it to his prophet Elijah.
How much more can you be sure that your fasting, your prayer, and the surrender of your heart to God, will touch the heart of God.
Prayer
Dear Father, your Word says that we should humble ourselves before you. Please give me a humble heart and teach me what it means to be humble before you and before others. Amen.
FASTING AS AN ACT OF HUMILITY
Read: Proverbs 3:34 and James 4:10
The Bible repeatedly says how important a humble heart is to God. We are to humble ourselves before God, but often we don't always know exactly how to do that. If you study passages in the Bible about fasting, you will find that fasting is often mentioned in connection with "humbling oneself before God."
Read: Ezra 8:21 and Psalm 35:13-14
In these passages, you see the connection between fasting and humility. Ezra proclaims a fast to humble himself before God. David tells us that he humbled himself (bowed his soul) and fasted for his sick friends.
However, the extent to which humility touches God's heart can be seen in the story of Ahab, the worst king Israel had ever seen. His life was full of idolatry and under his rule, almost all the prophets of Israel were killed. Nevertheless, when Ahab humbles himself before God and fasts at the end of his life, God gives him grace.
Read: 1 Kings 21:27-29
For us, it is not about persuading God to forgive our sins through fasting and humility. Through Jesus, we have already received complete grace for all our sins (even the worst of them). But it is stunning to see how much humility - even in a wicked king - touches the heart of God, so much so that God even mentions it to his prophet Elijah.
How much more can you be sure that your fasting, your prayer, and the surrender of your heart to God, will touch the heart of God.
Prayer
Dear Father, your Word says that we should humble ourselves before you. Please give me a humble heart and teach me what it means to be humble before you and before others. Amen.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Prov 3:34 – Father, clothe me and all the participants of this fast with humility beyond this season.
Prov 3:34 – Father, clothe PPT and the church with humility in this season.
Ezra 8:21 – Gracious Lord, bathe me with the spirit of humility, that the results of fasting and intense prayers brings. (pray earnestly)
Ezra 8:21 – Merciful Father, as churches are engaged in intense prayers and fasting this season, release the grace for humility upon your people.
Ezra 8:21 – Lord, give me, my household and PPT households safe journey(ies) throughout 2023; protect our families, our children and our properties including our finances. Give us divine exemption O Lord. (pray earnestly)
Psalm 35:13 – Like David, Lord give me the grace to fast and pray for others.
1 Kings 21:29 – Lord, let my fast of this season bring results of positive change in and around my life. (mention them and pray earnestly)
1 Kings 21:29 – Lord, let the fast of this season bring results of positive change in and around every participant’s life.
James 4:10 – Father, honour Your word in my life with this year’s fast in Jesus name. (pray earnestly)
Father, your Word says that we should humble ourselves before you. Please give me a humble heart and teach me what it means to be humble before you and before others.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 12 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
BEING STILL
Read: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 37:7, and Isaiah 30:15
Do you find it easy to stop what you have been doing or thinking?
Now read the entire Psalm 46 at your leisure.
The subject is wars and fighting. Often there is a war going on in our heads, a war of thoughts, what still needs to be done, what remains unresolved, and everything revolves around ourselves. Right in the middle of it, God calls out: "Stop it! And realize that I am God! I am above the nations." (that is, above everything) (Psalm 46:10).
Becoming silent before God and simply waiting for him is almost a lost art. And yet the Bible speaks of it consistently.
Take time today to just be still before God. If you like, you can listen to quiet worship music. Some people find it helpful to consciously create an atmosphere of prayer by sitting in their "prayer chair", kneeling, or lighting a candle. I'm sure you have your own ideas.
If you find it difficult to calm down, try the following exercise:
Breathe in and out deeply and consciously several times. (7 seconds exhale, pause, 7 seconds inhale, pause ...).
When you exhale, imagine that you are letting go of all the thoughts that are currently preoccupying you and handing them over to Jesus. As you breathe in, ask the Holy Spirit to fill you anew. He is the living breath of God. Do this exercise until you realize that you are at rest and immersed in peace.
BEING STILL
Read: Psalm 46:10, Psalm 37:7, and Isaiah 30:15
Do you find it easy to stop what you have been doing or thinking?
Now read the entire Psalm 46 at your leisure.
The subject is wars and fighting. Often there is a war going on in our heads, a war of thoughts, what still needs to be done, what remains unresolved, and everything revolves around ourselves. Right in the middle of it, God calls out: "Stop it! And realize that I am God! I am above the nations." (that is, above everything) (Psalm 46:10).
Becoming silent before God and simply waiting for him is almost a lost art. And yet the Bible speaks of it consistently.
Take time today to just be still before God. If you like, you can listen to quiet worship music. Some people find it helpful to consciously create an atmosphere of prayer by sitting in their "prayer chair", kneeling, or lighting a candle. I'm sure you have your own ideas.
If you find it difficult to calm down, try the following exercise:
Breathe in and out deeply and consciously several times. (7 seconds exhale, pause, 7 seconds inhale, pause ...).
When you exhale, imagine that you are letting go of all the thoughts that are currently preoccupying you and handing them over to Jesus. As you breathe in, ask the Holy Spirit to fill you anew. He is the living breath of God. Do this exercise until you realize that you are at rest and immersed in peace.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalm 46:10 – God Almighty, I thank You that You will be honoured throughout the world.
Psalm 46:10 – Father, I acknowledge that You are God and above the nations therefore, I will surrender my anxiety(ties) to You. (pray earnestly)
Psalm 46:10 – Jesus, I will be still and know that You are God in all of my difficult situations and challenges.
Psalm 46:10 – Lord be honoured in every nation on earth; be honoured in all the earth as the church seeks Your direction during this season of fasting and praying.
Mark 4:39 – Jesus, let me, my household and PPT households experience the calm and stillness that the disciples experienced this year whenever the storms of life rages. (pray earnestly)
Mark 4:39 – Jesus in Your name I rebuke any storm (difficult situations) raging in my life to be calm. (mention them and pray earnestly)
Mark 4:39 – Jesus in Your name I rebuke any storm (difficult situations) raging in the lives of my household to be calm. (mention them and pray earnestly)
Psalm 37:37 – Jehovah Shalom impute Your peace upon my life. Let my life showcase the peace of God. (pray earnestly)
Psalm 37:37 – Jehovah Shalom impute Your peace upon all the participants of this fast, PPT households and the church. Let their lives showcase the peace of God.
Isaiah 30:15 – Father, in quietness and confidence trust will be the strength of the saints. O Lord, let this be the hallmark of my life in 2023. (pray earnestly)
Isaiah 30:15 – O Lord, let quietness and confidence trust in You be the hallmark of PPT households and the church in 2023.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 11 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
FASTING & PRAYER IN DECISION-MAKING SITUATIONS
Read: Acts 13:2-3
Have you ever paused and possibly refrained from doing something before taking a big step, like going to university, changing your residence, or other big changes in your life?
We are often driven by our life circumstances and don’t always take time out to think. But it is precisely in this moment of pause that this great treasure is hidden; with it, we give God the space to give us direction and encouragement.
Paul and his colleagues had already fasted before they received instruction from the Holy Spirit, that they should be sent out and "released".
Through fasting and abstinence, space is freed up in my hectic life. When we take time to seek out and listen to God, completely new ideas, possibilities, and even callings can sometimes emerge.
Jesus, before choosing his twelve disciples, spent a whole night praying on a mountain.
Read: Luke 6:12-13
How much more does it make sense that we too should seek God and ask him for his advice before making important decisions.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step
Now take a pen and paper and write down the questions to God that you have right now. Maybe you have a decision to make? Or is it on your heart to fast for your church? Are there people on your mind? Whatever it is, put it down on paper and trust that your fast will make a difference in the spiritual dimension.
Note down a date in your journal so that at the end of this fast you can look at this list again, together with Jesus, and ask him for his perspective. Maybe something has already materialized?
FASTING & PRAYER IN DECISION-MAKING SITUATIONS
Read: Acts 13:2-3
Have you ever paused and possibly refrained from doing something before taking a big step, like going to university, changing your residence, or other big changes in your life?
We are often driven by our life circumstances and don’t always take time out to think. But it is precisely in this moment of pause that this great treasure is hidden; with it, we give God the space to give us direction and encouragement.
Paul and his colleagues had already fasted before they received instruction from the Holy Spirit, that they should be sent out and "released".
Through fasting and abstinence, space is freed up in my hectic life. When we take time to seek out and listen to God, completely new ideas, possibilities, and even callings can sometimes emerge.
Jesus, before choosing his twelve disciples, spent a whole night praying on a mountain.
Read: Luke 6:12-13
How much more does it make sense that we too should seek God and ask him for his advice before making important decisions.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step
Now take a pen and paper and write down the questions to God that you have right now. Maybe you have a decision to make? Or is it on your heart to fast for your church? Are there people on your mind? Whatever it is, put it down on paper and trust that your fast will make a difference in the spiritual dimension.
Note down a date in your journal so that at the end of this fast you can look at this list again, together with Jesus, and ask him for his perspective. Maybe something has already materialized?
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Matt 6:6 – Father, help me to build an altar of prayer in my life and home. Lord use this fast to set it up in Jesus’ name. (pray earnestly)
Matt 6:6 – Father, help every participant of this year’s fast build an altar of prayer
Luke 6:12 – Father, help me to seek Your face through intense prayer and fasting before any major decision that I make going forward. Lord use this fast to prepare me for this. (pray earnestly)
Luke 6:12 – Lord, help all the participants of this fast and PPT households to seek Your face through intense prayer and fasting before any major decision.
Matt 26:39,42 – Like Jesus, I will seek for Your direction in my decision-making. O Lord, give me clarity and controlled emotions. (pray earnestly)
Daniel 5:14 – Jehovah, give me, my household and PPT households wisdom, insight and understanding into all things. (both in spiritual & physical realms)
Daniel 5:14 – Lord, give the church wisdom, insight and understanding about the schemes of the enemy affecting the body of Christ.
Acts 13:2 – Almighty God, give me clarity about my supplication(s) when I fast and pray this year. Give me the grace to fast and pray beyond this 21-day fast.
Acts 13:2 – Lord give every participant and PPT households clarity about their supplication(s) when they fast and pray. Release upon them the grace to fast and pray in 2023.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 10 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
WHAT IF I FALL?
How are you doing after your first few days of fasting? Did you get through them okay? Do a quick retrospective. If you are fasting as a group, ask each other how it is going. Maybe you are totally motivated after the first few days, the first low-performance period is over, and you are full of energy.
The first time you fast, you might feel like you will not make it. But deep inside you need to know that fasting is also training. And you don’t do a marathon without a bit of training the year before.
Think about where you are doing well, at which point is it training making your spiritual muscles stronger?
Where might you need to adjust something because the physical symptoms are too strong?
Go with Jesus to the points that are tough for you and let him show you perspectives and solutions.
Read: Psalm 103:8
This is always helping me to be gracious with myself.
Think about how children learn to walk. They take a step, fall down, get back up, take a few steps, fall down again. And often their parents stand in front of them with their arms open, rejoicing over each successful step.
God is a good father. A loving dad who rejoices in your successes and stands in front of you with open arms when you fail, cheering you on to get back up and keep walking.
Prayer and Get Free
Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for being a loving Father who rejoices in my successes and to whom I can always come, even when I have failed. I bring you my failure, ______ (get specific) to the cross and get your promise from Psalm 103:8 that you are merciful and gracious, also to me. Amen
WHAT IF I FALL?
How are you doing after your first few days of fasting? Did you get through them okay? Do a quick retrospective. If you are fasting as a group, ask each other how it is going. Maybe you are totally motivated after the first few days, the first low-performance period is over, and you are full of energy.
The first time you fast, you might feel like you will not make it. But deep inside you need to know that fasting is also training. And you don’t do a marathon without a bit of training the year before.
Think about where you are doing well, at which point is it training making your spiritual muscles stronger?
Where might you need to adjust something because the physical symptoms are too strong?
Go with Jesus to the points that are tough for you and let him show you perspectives and solutions.
Read: Psalm 103:8
This is always helping me to be gracious with myself.
Think about how children learn to walk. They take a step, fall down, get back up, take a few steps, fall down again. And often their parents stand in front of them with their arms open, rejoicing over each successful step.
God is a good father. A loving dad who rejoices in your successes and stands in front of you with open arms when you fail, cheering you on to get back up and keep walking.
Prayer and Get Free
Dear Father in Heaven, thank you for being a loving Father who rejoices in my successes and to whom I can always come, even when I have failed. I bring you my failure, ______ (get specific) to the cross and get your promise from Psalm 103:8 that you are merciful and gracious, also to me. Amen
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 - Ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Luke 4:1 – O Lord, fill me with the Holy Spirit daily (as I arise from my sleep). Let me be in perfect communication with Him. (pray this earnestly)
Luke 4:1 – Father, set up every participant of this year’s fast to be in perfect communication with the Holy Spirit. Fill them daily with the Holy Spirit.
Matt 15:13 – Lord, uproot anything from my life (physical & spiritual) that You have not planted. (mention them and pray this earnestly)
Matt 15:13 – Lord, uproot anything from my household (physical & spiritual) that You have not planted.
Luke 4:2 – Father, I ask in Jesus’ name that I shall not fall for the devil’s schemes during this fasting season. Lord, let this year’s 21-day fast make a difference in my life. (pray this earnestly)
Luke 4:2 – Father, I ask in Jesus’ name that every participant shall not fall for the devil’s schemes during this fasting season. Lord, let this year’s 21-day fast make a difference in every participants’ life.
Galatians 5:16 – Lord, give me the ability to hear the Holy Spirit and connect with Him. (pray this earnestly)
Galatians 5:16 – Jehovah, give PPT and the church the ability to hear the Holy Spirit and connect with Him.
Galatians 5:16 – Jesus, let the Holy Spirit guide me to the best pathways in 2023.
Galatians 5:16 – Father, let the Holy Spirit guide every participant of this fasting program and PPT church to the best pathways in 2023.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Worship & Prayer at 7:00 pm tonight
…in person at PPT.
Day 9 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
IT’S ABOUT YOUR HEART
Read: Isaiah 58:2-11
It happens to us so quickly that we are proud because we achieve something on the surface, for example fasting and praying regularly, but still, our heart is relatively cold towards others. Here in Isaiah, God lays his finger on a few points by which we can test our heart.
Am I fasting but not making time for God and my daily life looks the same as always?
Am I fasting, but full of anger, resentment, and unforgiveness?
Am I fasting, but the suffering and misery of other people leave my heart completely cold?
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
We humans all fall so easily into the religiosity trap. How quickly we do "pious" things to make ourselves feel better in the eyes of ourselves, others, and God. God wants our motivation to come from love - for Him, for ourselves, and for our neighbour.
Prayer and Get Free
Father, please put your finger on the points in my heart where my heart is cold and without love. I bring these points to you on the cross (specifically name all the points that the Holy Spirit shows you and place them on the cross) and exchange them for your supernatural love. Thank you for promising that your love is poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Please show me where and how I can share your love today. Amen
Next Step
If you have an idea today how you can pass on God's love to someone in a very practical way, then do it directly. Ask God to give you His view on and His love for that very person.
LOVE CHANGES - regardless of how your fast goes, you can use the remaining days of the "21 Days" to do good for the people around you.
IT’S ABOUT YOUR HEART
Read: Isaiah 58:2-11
It happens to us so quickly that we are proud because we achieve something on the surface, for example fasting and praying regularly, but still, our heart is relatively cold towards others. Here in Isaiah, God lays his finger on a few points by which we can test our heart.
Am I fasting but not making time for God and my daily life looks the same as always?
Am I fasting, but full of anger, resentment, and unforgiveness?
Am I fasting, but the suffering and misery of other people leave my heart completely cold?
Read: 1 Corinthians 13:1-3
We humans all fall so easily into the religiosity trap. How quickly we do "pious" things to make ourselves feel better in the eyes of ourselves, others, and God. God wants our motivation to come from love - for Him, for ourselves, and for our neighbour.
Prayer and Get Free
Father, please put your finger on the points in my heart where my heart is cold and without love. I bring these points to you on the cross (specifically name all the points that the Holy Spirit shows you and place them on the cross) and exchange them for your supernatural love. Thank you for promising that your love is poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit. Please show me where and how I can share your love today. Amen
Next Step
If you have an idea today how you can pass on God's love to someone in a very practical way, then do it directly. Ask God to give you His view on and His love for that very person.
LOVE CHANGES - regardless of how your fast goes, you can use the remaining days of the "21 Days" to do good for the people around you.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalm 138:2 – Father in Heaven, I bow down before Your divine presence and bring You my worship. (praise and worship Him)
Isaiah 58:2 – Father purge me of any habitual sin(s) (mention them), sins that I am in denial of, sins that has become strongholds upon my life. (pray earnestly)
Isaiah 58:2 – Lord, purge any participant of this season’s fast of any sin that has become a stronghold in their lives.
Isaiah 58:2 – Father purge PPT of any sin that has become a weight on Your people.
Isaiah 58:3-5 – Father, let my fast be acceptable in Your sight. O Lord, purge me of any spiritual pretense in Jesus’ name. (pray earnestly)
Isaiah 58:8 – Lord, as we wait on You let our salvation and, breakthroughs come like the dawn.
Isaiah 58:9 – Like Moses, Jehovah let Your glory protect me, my household, PPT households and church in 2023.
Isaiah 58:10 – In the name of Jesus, I declare and decree that after this fast my “light will shine out from the darkness, and the darkness around me will be bright as noon”. I will have dominion over my life in the following areas... (mention them) (pray earnestly)
Isaiah 58:11 – I declare and decree that after this fast, the Lord will guide me continually, giving me water when I am dry and restoring my strength. I will be a well watered-garden like an ever-flowing spring. In Jesus’ name. (declare it 7X)
1 Cor 13:1-3 – Father You are love, clothe me with Your love during this fast and beyond.
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 8 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
LISTENING TO GOD’S VOICE
Read: John 10:27
Take time today to listen carefully to God's voice.
If you feel that your head is still overflowing with all kinds of thoughts, you can try the following exercise:
Take a piece of paper and write down all the thoughts that go through your head in the next 5 minutes. Whether positive or negative, important or unimportant, write everything down.
When you have finished, put the paper aside (preferably out of sight).
Prepare yourself inwardly for your encounter with God.
Take a pen and a new sheet of paper, alternatively your mobile phone (in flight mode). And start writing. Or draw or... Of course, it's best if you take some time and find a quiet place to do this.
If no thoughts come to you and you feel you can't hear God, read through Psalm 139:1-18 and underline the words that speak to you.
Take these words and use them to write a letter addressed to you (alternatively you can draw something from these words).
Read: Psalm 139:1-18
If you still have difficulties, find someone to read the psalm together with you.
Remember:
"How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!" (Psalm 139:17)
P.S.: After your exercise, look - if you like - again at the initial list of "thoughts in your head." How has your focus changed? Is there anything on this list you would like God to take care of?
LISTENING TO GOD’S VOICE
Read: John 10:27
Take time today to listen carefully to God's voice.
If you feel that your head is still overflowing with all kinds of thoughts, you can try the following exercise:
Take a piece of paper and write down all the thoughts that go through your head in the next 5 minutes. Whether positive or negative, important or unimportant, write everything down.
When you have finished, put the paper aside (preferably out of sight).
Prepare yourself inwardly for your encounter with God.
Take a pen and a new sheet of paper, alternatively your mobile phone (in flight mode). And start writing. Or draw or... Of course, it's best if you take some time and find a quiet place to do this.
If no thoughts come to you and you feel you can't hear God, read through Psalm 139:1-18 and underline the words that speak to you.
Take these words and use them to write a letter addressed to you (alternatively you can draw something from these words).
Read: Psalm 139:1-18
If you still have difficulties, find someone to read the psalm together with you.
Remember:
"How precious to me are your thoughts, God! How vast is the sum of them!" (Psalm 139:17)
P.S.: After your exercise, look - if you like - again at the initial list of "thoughts in your head." How has your focus changed? Is there anything on this list you would like God to take care of?
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Psalm 138:2 – Father in Heaven, I bow down before Your divine presence and bring You my worship. (praise and worship Him)
John 10:27 – I thank You Heavenly Father, that I am part of Your flock (praise Him)
John 10:27 – Father, I affirm that I am Yours till the day Jesus returns. (pray this earnestly)
John 10:27 – Lord, remove every ‘noise’ around my life so that I can hear You.
John 10:27 – Father, remove all the ‘noises’ around the lives of my household, PPT households and the church so that they can hear You clearly.
Psalm 138:4 – Eternal King fulfill Your promises (mention them) in my life; and cause men to give You credit and praise. (pray this earnestly)
Psalm 138:4 – Lord fulfill Your promises concerning PPT households and the church; and cause the to give You credit and praise.
Psalm 138:7 – Though I am surrounded by troubles (mention them) You will protect me; and the power of Your right hand will deliver me. (pray this earnestly)
Psalm 138:8 - Lord work out Your plans for me and my household; finish every good (mention them) thing that You have begun in us. (pray this earnestly)
Psalm 138:8 – Lord work out Your plans for PPT households and the church at large; finish every good thing that You have begun in them. (pray this earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#
Day 7 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
FASTING FOR GOD’S INTERVENTION
Read: Esther 4:15-17
The fasting of the entire people changes the evil plan of destruction against the Jews.
The people fasted for their queen (leader) to make a difference in the spiritual dimension.
Imagine if we as a whole church fasted together and thereby experienced how our fasting changed history? Isn’t the very thought itself fascinating?
Immediately following this fast in the Book of Esther, amazing things happen. Esther goes to the king with death-defying courage that could cost her her life. But she finds extraordinary favor with the king, who promises to grant her every wish.
The following night, the king cannot sleep, begins to leaf through old history books, and by “chance” comes across important information that changes the course of history.
In the end, the entire nation of Israel is saved from the evil Haman’s horrific plans of destruction.
In which areas would you like fasting with your group and/or family to make a difference? Is there a specific issue where you need a breakthrough?
Bring this to Jesus together in prayer and consider how during this Fast you can establish common fasting and prayer moments for this important concern.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step
Think about a first specific step today. For example, mark a date in your calendar for a first meeting so that you can take the first step together. And don’t forget to write down the topics for which you pray together. Maybe you can already put a reminder in your calendar 6 months from now to look back at what you prayed for and what has happened since then.
FASTING FOR GOD’S INTERVENTION
Read: Esther 4:15-17
The fasting of the entire people changes the evil plan of destruction against the Jews.
The people fasted for their queen (leader) to make a difference in the spiritual dimension.
Imagine if we as a whole church fasted together and thereby experienced how our fasting changed history? Isn’t the very thought itself fascinating?
Immediately following this fast in the Book of Esther, amazing things happen. Esther goes to the king with death-defying courage that could cost her her life. But she finds extraordinary favor with the king, who promises to grant her every wish.
The following night, the king cannot sleep, begins to leaf through old history books, and by “chance” comes across important information that changes the course of history.
In the end, the entire nation of Israel is saved from the evil Haman’s horrific plans of destruction.
In which areas would you like fasting with your group and/or family to make a difference? Is there a specific issue where you need a breakthrough?
Bring this to Jesus together in prayer and consider how during this Fast you can establish common fasting and prayer moments for this important concern.
Prayer, Get Free & Next Step
Think about a first specific step today. For example, mark a date in your calendar for a first meeting so that you can take the first step together. And don’t forget to write down the topics for which you pray together. Maybe you can already put a reminder in your calendar 6 months from now to look back at what you prayed for and what has happened since then.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Matt 6:17 – Father in Heaven, thank You for promising that You will reward my fasting. (praise Him)
Esther 4:16 – Lord, break every stronghold (mention them) upon me and my household during this 21-day fast. (pray earnestly)
Esther 4:16 – Lord, break every stronghold upon PPT households in Jesus name.
Esther 4:16 – Lord, disrupt any enemy conspiracies against my career, relationships, well-being (health), progress and family. (pray earnestly)
Esther 4:16 – Father, disrupt any enemy conspiracies against the church at large.
Esther 4:16 – Jesus, release a spirit of tenacity and boldness upon me and all the participants of this fast to fight every Haman and the spirit that operates in them. (pray earnestly)
Esther 4:16 – Lord like Esther change the protocols for my sake in the following areas …. (mention them)
Job 5:12 – Father in Jesus name, frustrate the plans of every schemer (mention them) sent by the devil. I decree that they will be unsuccessful.
Ezra 8:23 - O God our Father, as we come to You with our prayers, thanksgiving and supplication, we make demands based on Your word to hear us.
I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name. (pray earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Pastor's Chat at 8:00 pm tonight.
At ppt.church/live.
Day 6 - 21 Days of Fasting & Prayer
EAT YOUR FILL OF GOD’S WORD
Read: Luke 4:1-4
How intriguing that the adversary of God wants to tempt Jesus to get some food during the fasting period. You have reached day 6 and probably you have already experienced some situations where you were tempted to break the fast. (When I fast, I often get the most amazing food invitations. Suddenly people are baking cakes or biscuits and offering me the most delicious things). No wonder: fasting has spiritual intense power and you have an enemy who will do anything to stop you from fasting. Jesus' response to this temptation was to know that He lives by the Word of God.
Have you ever considered that the Word of God is like food to you?
When we abstain from food for God, there is always the question of what we do instead. It is this "instead" that makes your fast a spiritual fast. Otherwise, what we do would be nothing more than a diet.
Have you ever thought of binging on the Word of God while fasting?
The Word of God is repeatedly compared to food throughout the Bible. The Bible asks us to meditate on the Word of God, to mull it over.
Read: Joshua 1:8
The Hebrew word for meditating on God's Word is "hâgâh". This word means to murmur, ponder, sigh, imagine, study, or vocalize. Many compare the process of meditating to human chewing or even to the chewing of a cow, in which the animal regurgitates its cud.
God tells Joshua to have the word of God constantly in his mouth. Imagine taking a Bible passage and chewing it in your mouth like delicious food. Say it, repeat it in your mind, bring it up again and again throughout the day. Imagine how this word strengthens you and fills you up like food fills your body.
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for your Word. You yourself are the living Word of God. Thank you for the promise that the Word of God will satisfy me. I ask that today and in days to come I may learn and experience more and more to receive your Word into me like food.
Get Free & Next Step
Take a Bible verse that appeals to you or one that you may not like that much. First, write it down and take time doing it. What happens with the words? Do you want to dig deeper into the context? Then, find a concordance (Bible Lexicon) or talk about it with others.
Maybe you can also enjoy being creative by making a painting of the words of this Bible verse. Let yourself be inspired in which way you might let God's word melt as food on your "tongue" today.
EAT YOUR FILL OF GOD’S WORD
Read: Luke 4:1-4
How intriguing that the adversary of God wants to tempt Jesus to get some food during the fasting period. You have reached day 6 and probably you have already experienced some situations where you were tempted to break the fast. (When I fast, I often get the most amazing food invitations. Suddenly people are baking cakes or biscuits and offering me the most delicious things). No wonder: fasting has spiritual intense power and you have an enemy who will do anything to stop you from fasting. Jesus' response to this temptation was to know that He lives by the Word of God.
Have you ever considered that the Word of God is like food to you?
When we abstain from food for God, there is always the question of what we do instead. It is this "instead" that makes your fast a spiritual fast. Otherwise, what we do would be nothing more than a diet.
Have you ever thought of binging on the Word of God while fasting?
The Word of God is repeatedly compared to food throughout the Bible. The Bible asks us to meditate on the Word of God, to mull it over.
Read: Joshua 1:8
The Hebrew word for meditating on God's Word is "hâgâh". This word means to murmur, ponder, sigh, imagine, study, or vocalize. Many compare the process of meditating to human chewing or even to the chewing of a cow, in which the animal regurgitates its cud.
God tells Joshua to have the word of God constantly in his mouth. Imagine taking a Bible passage and chewing it in your mouth like delicious food. Say it, repeat it in your mind, bring it up again and again throughout the day. Imagine how this word strengthens you and fills you up like food fills your body.
Prayer
Jesus, thank you for your Word. You yourself are the living Word of God. Thank you for the promise that the Word of God will satisfy me. I ask that today and in days to come I may learn and experience more and more to receive your Word into me like food.
Get Free & Next Step
Take a Bible verse that appeals to you or one that you may not like that much. First, write it down and take time doing it. What happens with the words? Do you want to dig deeper into the context? Then, find a concordance (Bible Lexicon) or talk about it with others.
Maybe you can also enjoy being creative by making a painting of the words of this Bible verse. Let yourself be inspired in which way you might let God's word melt as food on your "tongue" today.
Prayer Points
Thank the Lord for allowing you to participate in this year’s 21 days of prayer and fasting.
1 John 1:9 – Confess any known and unknown sins.
Praise the Lord for bringing you and your household into the year 2023.
1 Kings 18:46 – Continue to ask God for special grace and strength to sustain and keep you during this fasting season.
Matt 6:17 – Father in Heaven, thank You for promising that You will reward my fasting. (praise Him)
Luke 4:1 – Father, fill me and all the participants daily with the Holy Spirit. (pray this earnestly)
Luke 4:1 – Lord like Mary, spread Your shadow of power from the Holy Spirit over me and every participant of this fast.
Luke 4:2 – I declare and decree that I and all the participants will not succumb to the devil and his agenda during this fasting season in Jesus’ name. (pray this earnestly)
Luke 4:4 – Father give us (me and all participants) insight into Your word during this fast and beyond.
Psalm 119:11 – Lord, help me to hide Your word in my heart like a treasure to keep me from sinning. (pray this earnestly)
Psalm 119:11 – Adonai, help PPT and the church to hide the word as a treasure in their hearts so that holiness unto the Lord will be our goal always. (pray this earnestly)
Joshua 1:8 – Jehovah, give us the grace (myself, all participants & PPT) to study Your word diligently during this fast and beyond. (pray this earnestly)
Joshua 1:8 – Jehovah, give us the grace (myself, all participants & PPT) to meditate on Your word day and night during this fast and beyond. (pray this earnestly)
Joshua 1:8 – Jehovah, give us the grace (myself, all participants & PPT) to obey Your word to the letter during this fast and beyond. (pray this earnestly)
Joshua 1:8 – I declare and decree that I will prosper and succeed in all I do according to God’s word as I diligently study the word, meditate daily and obey the word wholly. (pray this earnestly)
Pray for the PPT missionaries and the persecuted church.
Pray about 4 things you would want God to do for you during this 21-day fast.
Prayer Declaration
If it had not been you, Jehovah Ebenezer, our helper on my side, where would I be? Your grace and mercy brought me through 2022 and now I have seen 2023. Father, I am thankful and appreciate all that You have done for me, my household, PPT households and the church.
Oh Lord, as we wait on you through intense prayers and fasting this month, let me, my household, and PPT experience “open heavens” creating spiritual opportunities resulting in having dominion over our lives (health, career, relationships, and finances).
I declare and decree that every spiritual valley in and around my life will be filled with an overflow of Jehovah’s blessings. I declare and decree that every spiritual mountain and hill in my way, in my family’s way, in PPT households’ way will be brought low in Jesus’ name.
I declare and decree that every spiritual crooked place in and around my life will be made straight by your power. I declare and decree that every spiritual rough way in my pathway, in my family’s pathway, PPT households’ pathway and the church’s pathway will be smooth.
I affirm that the zeal of the Lord will accomplish this. So shall it be.
Group prayer at 8:00 pm tonight.
Conference Call
Dial: 647-977-2648 (Canada) / 202-602-1295 (USA)
Code: 827-220-552#