Wow! Only three more days until we begin a corporate fast at G8way Community Church. We are tremendously excited about what God has done,
is doing, and will do in the future. Fasting, as one of the most
powerful of all spiritual disciplines, makes us more sensitive to His
leading in our lives. I believe he's got some amazing things to do among
us, and I want us all to be ready to follow when He moves.
As we are denying ourselves food for this particular season, it will be very important for us to fill ourselves with the Word. After all, as Jesus so poignantly quoted Scripture, we do not "live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). And that's why we're giving you this Scripture reading guide to use during the fast. I would suggest that you read and meditate on these Scriptures at the times that you would normally be eating.
As you read them, pray. Each passage proclaims a message about our God, His character, and His deeds. These Scriptures continue to speak about the love of God for His people, His power, His perfection, AND our need to worship, trust and obey Him. Fasting is a perfect time to come to grips with this reality in your life. So while reading feel free to make notes, use highlighters to mark your Bibles, and do other things to help you remember what you have read… And not so that you can simply know the truth of Scripture, but so that you can meditate on it, and most importantly seek to apply it consistently in your lives.
Now remember, I am going through this right along with you. I believe with all of my heart that some of your lives will be forever changed. Furthermore, I believe that our church will forever be changed. It’s an honor to experience all that with you!
ONE MORE VERY IMPORTANT THING! Be sure to reference this link for particular instructions and guidelines for fasting… especially on the instructions for ending the fast found on page eleven. The Seven Day fast will end at 5 PM on Saturday, May 1!
As we are denying ourselves food for this particular season, it will be very important for us to fill ourselves with the Word. After all, as Jesus so poignantly quoted Scripture, we do not "live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God" (Matthew 4:4). And that's why we're giving you this Scripture reading guide to use during the fast. I would suggest that you read and meditate on these Scriptures at the times that you would normally be eating.
As you read them, pray. Each passage proclaims a message about our God, His character, and His deeds. These Scriptures continue to speak about the love of God for His people, His power, His perfection, AND our need to worship, trust and obey Him. Fasting is a perfect time to come to grips with this reality in your life. So while reading feel free to make notes, use highlighters to mark your Bibles, and do other things to help you remember what you have read… And not so that you can simply know the truth of Scripture, but so that you can meditate on it, and most importantly seek to apply it consistently in your lives.
- (April 25) Day 1 – Exodus 15:1-21; 2 Samuel 22; Psalm 1
- (April 26) Day 2 – Psalm 8-9; Psalm 18-19; Psalm 23
- (April 27) Day 3 – Psalm 25; Psalm 32; Psalm 46; Psalm 51
- (April 28) Day 4 – Psalm 100; Psalm 103; Psalm 111-113
- (April 29) Day 5 – Psalm 119
- (April 30) Day 6 – Matthew 5-7; John 13:1-17; Acts 13:13-41
- (May 1) Day 7 – Romans 8; 2 Corinthians 5:16-6:2; Philippians 2:1-11; Revelation 5:11-14
Now remember, I am going through this right along with you. I believe with all of my heart that some of your lives will be forever changed. Furthermore, I believe that our church will forever be changed. It’s an honor to experience all that with you!
ONE MORE VERY IMPORTANT THING! Be sure to reference this link for particular instructions and guidelines for fasting… especially on the instructions for ending the fast found on page eleven. The Seven Day fast will end at 5 PM on Saturday, May 1!
Later, ya'll!
Thayer
