“ you hold to My teaching, you are really My disciples. you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.” This Side of Heaven Sometimes challenging times and circumstance come about just to bring to God (Jh. 9:1-12). Sometimes challenging times and circumstance come about because of (Jh. 5:1-15). In a worldview where is praised, we tend to view sin and its as personal. The biblical worldview has a far more understanding of sin and its consequences (1 Cor. 12:12-31). There are times when our sin can hinder and affect the church (Jos. 7 & 2 Sam. 21:1-14). This is a truth, but it should not lead us to (1 Jh. 1:5-10). Our response to this truth is simple; (Ps. 32:3-5) A Call to Fast and Pray We are calling for a season of fasting and prayer because we are dealing with challenges (sickness, anxiety, oppression, finances, etc.) We don’t want to the cause of these challenges, we want to go to the One that (Jer. 29:13 & Pro. 1) We want to create in our lives so that our Father can speak and reveal (1 Kg. 19:10-18 & Eph. 1:17-23). We are , , and for our Father to reveal what is in our (Ps. 139:23-24 & Ps. 51). Our Corporate Fast There are 3 types of fast: , , and (Matt. 4, Esther 4, Dan. 1). As you fast, allow the Father to and you. How are we going to fast corporately: Our season of fasting will start with a fast starting at 5 pm on Friday Aug. 2nd ending at 5 pm Saturday Aug. 3rd We will be doing a fast Mon-Friday each week in Aug. Our season of fasting will close with a fast starting at 5 pm Friday Aug. 30th ending at 5 pm Saturday Aug. 31st We will be meeting each Sunday at 9:30 am to , , and . Fasting is supposed to be a . Our main focus as we fast and pray will be based on . Application We are you to join us during this season of fasting and prayer. Our Father is of our time and sacrifice, so let’s enter this time of fasting giving Him the He deserves. Notes: