The goal of fasting is to draw nearer to God. Biblical fasting always has to do with eliminating distractions for a spiritual purpose; it hits the reset button of our soul and renews us from the inside out. It also enables us to celebrate the goodness and mercy of God and prepares our hearts for all the good things God desires to bring into our lives. Remember, your personal fast should present a level of challenge, but it is very important to know your body, your options, and, most importantly, to seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do.
Join us starting January 3rd as we begin 21 Days of Prayer+Fasting+Giving.
Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly.
Summon the elders and all who live in
the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD.
– Joel 1:14
They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and continued to speak God’s Word with fearless confidence.
Prayer Points
1 Timothy 2:1-4 NLT
Protection for military troops
Plan of God for America & its territories (Revival & Awakening)
Peace for Jerusalem
Budget of the FFHH & those sowing into FFHH met with favor & overflow
Our Church & Facilities
Vision & assignment of FFHH fulfilled in its entirety FFHH Weekend Services
Presidential cabinet, advisors, & support staff
Congress (House of Representatives & Senate)
FFHH Ministerial & Support Staff
Healing, spirit of unity, peace & love in our nation among all cultures
Declare in this season, God will finish what He started in the lives of His people. All those affected by Covid-19, national disasters (hurricanes, earthquakes, fires)
Clarity of vision, purpose, and direction for the plan of God in their personal lives and for FFHH.
Increase in wisdom, revelation, grace, anointing, strength, & favor
Continued open doors of prosperity in every area of life
Continued strength spiritually, emotionally, psychologically, financially, & in every way.
1 John 5:14-15 NKJV
Now this is the confidence that we have in Him, that if we ask anything according to His will, He hears us. 15 And if we know that He hears us, whatever we ask, we know that we have the petitions that we have asked of Him.
2 Chronicles 7:14 NKJV
If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Mark 11:23-25 NKJV
So Jesus answered and said to them, “Have faith in God. For assuredly, I say to you, whoever says to this mountain, ‘Be removed and be cast into the sea,’ and does not doubt in his heart, but believes that those things he says will be done, he will have whatever he says. Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that you receive them, and you will have them.
“And whenever you stand praying, if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your trespasses.
Ephesians 6:18 NKJV
praying always with all prayer and supplication in the Spirit, being watchful to this end with all perseverance and supplication for all the saints—
Psalms 34:15 NKJV
The eyes of the Lord are on the righteous, And His ears are open to their cry.
James 5:16 NKJV
Confess your trespasses to one another, and pray for one another, that you may be healed. The effective, fervent prayer of a righteous man avails much.
21 Days of Prayer
II Chronicles 7:14 – “If My people who are called by My name will humble themselves, and pray and seek My face, and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and will forgive their sin and heal their land.”
TIPS FOR AN EFFECTIVE TIME OF FASTING:
1. How to Begin:
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
2. Prepare Spiritually:
Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Abandon your own way in favor of choosing God’s way, wherever needed (repentance). Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).
3. Familiarize Yourself with the Corporate Guidelines:
Take the time to understand the corporate guidelines and determine how your normal routines may be impacted by your commitment to fast. Plan ahead to ensure that you are not violating the guidelines unknowingly.
4. Understand that Fasting is for YOUR Benefit, So Do it with GRACE: “Cheating” on a fast only hinders your spiritual progress and potentially limits your expected results. So, be honest with yourself and commit to as much of the fasting guidelines as you are able to handle. Fasting is
PERSONAL.
Don’t allow others to put you into bondage and also refrain from judging the commitment of those around you by your spiritual standard. If you have a special occasion (birthday, anniversary, etc.) that falls during the time of the fast, it is acceptable to adjust your eating for that day and resume your fasting commitment afterwards, if you so choose. Also, the purpose of fasting is to discipline your flesh, not to leave you miserable or ill. Therefore, please feel free to altar the guidelines according to your tolerance and add a healthy snack if necessary at any point to take the edge off.
5. What to Expect:
When you fast, your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus’ example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God’s face.
6. How to End:
Don’t overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks.
7. Believe: Believe that God will do a miraculous work in you that will translate into miraculous results around you. Extend your faith to trust God that He will manifest shalom – nothing missing…nothing broken – for you, because of your commitment to discipline your flesh and sanctify the Lord in your heart.
Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
Do you need the tender touch of God in your life?
Is there a dream inside you that only He can make possible?
Are you in need of a fresh encounter?
Do you desire a deeper, more intimate and powerful relationship with the Lord?
Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
Do you need to break away from bondages that have been holding you hostage?
Is there a friend or loved one that needs Salvation?
Do you desire to know God’s will for your life?
We encourage you to seek the Lord in prayer and let your decisions about your biblical fasting come from Him. Ask the Lord to show you areas to target during your time of fasting and prayer. We believe that, as we pray and seek God and give Him our best at the first of the year, He will bless our ENTIRE year (Matthew 6:33)!
