“A Walk with Jesus from Genesis to Revelation”
2010 Prayer and Fasting
Luke 24:27 “Were not our hearts burning within us while He (Jesus) talked with us on the road and opened the Scriptures to us?” Key verse from Luke 24:13-35—Jesus walking with his disciples on the Emmaus Road.
This year’s theme is simple: Invite Jesus to walk with you through each day of the coming year. Begin each day or set a time each day to read His Word and expect Him to open the Word to you. Pray that your heart would burn within with love and passion for His will and purpose. We want His presence and ministry in our services as we meet together and with us as we go out to minister in our homes, schools, businesses and community.
During this time of corporate fasting, decide what you want to deny your flesh so that you can grow closer to the Lord and better understand His Word and plan for your life. Fasting normally involves food. In Daniel 10, we have a record of Daniel’s 21 day fast. He chose not to eat any rich food, meat, or wine and not to put any oil on his body for three full weeks. This was not a total fast of food, but a partial fast. His purpose was to have a deeper understanding of a message and vision from the Lord. God met him. He will do the same for us!
When you fast, Jesus taught that we should not draw attention to ourselves. (Matthew 6:16-18) We are humbling ourselves before the Lord. Drink plenty of liquids and check with your doctor if you have medical conditions that would hinder your ability to fast. If you would like to give up other things such as your cell phone, internet, newspapers, or television, this would also be helpful. Be sure and fill the time with wholesome activities that will help your spiritual progress.
Pastor’s Goals for Good Shepherd in 2010:
1. Each person who can read would read through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. A reading schedule for each week will be available to help you to accomplish this in one year.
2. Each person and family reading together the Scriptures for the coming week’s message before coming to service. Develop a family time of prayer at least once a week in each home centered on this journey through Scripture. (Bookmark will be supplied!)(The Word for Today! as well!)
3. Jesus walking with us through this year, opening the Word to us and causing our hearts to burn for Him and filling us with His Holy Spirit.
4. We pray for a tangible presence of the Lord in each service and small group.
5. Growth of 15% in our church family in 2010 with a new priority on children’s ministry.
6. Healthy families and relationships with unity in the home and church and no divorce or separations in 2010.
7. A growing Biblical worldview and understanding of how to live our faith each day in our homes, businesses, schools, and community in the power of the Holy Spirit!
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