Three (3) day Media Fast – Saturday, May 29 through Monday, May 31
A CHALLENGE TO FOCUS ON FASTING AND PRAYER
WHY?
When you fast, you are denying something that your own desires, your flesh want, in order to focus on God and what He wants for you, and to spend time in prayer.
God honors the sacrifice you make and works in your heart to draw you closer to Himself.
Fasting is for the purpose of focusing on God, and devoting yourself to prayer.
You are challenged to commit to a three (3) day media fast, and commit to eliminating distractions and focusing on God.
During the fast, dedicate your thoughts and prayers to seeking God for Contagious excitement, Clarity, Connections, and Confidence in sharing the Gospel of Christ.
For this time of fasting, you are encouraged to focus on praying the following prayers, unite in prayer for this specific time:
-CONTAGIOUS EXCITEMENT
“God, ignite in my heart an excitement about being contagious with my faith.” (Luke 8:39)
-CLARITY
“Open my eyes to see people in my life who need the love of Jesus Christ.”
-CONNECTIONS
“Give me favor with those I come in contact with.”
-CONFIDENCE
“Fill me with the Holy Spirit, so that I can speak the word of God boldly.” (Acts 4:31)
WHEN?
The fast will begin on Saturday, May 29; will continue on Sunday, May 30 – Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity and will end on Monday, May 31 – Feast of The Visitation of the Virgin Mary to Elizabeth (Memorial Day).
MEDIA FAST -
For a Media Fast, participants deny all forms of entertainment media, including but not limited to: T.V., internet, radio, CDs, iPod, etc.