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READ: Exodus 33:7-10 MEDITATE: The Israelites had been unfaithful to God; however, Moses goes to the “tent of meeting” and God is there, and meets with Moses. Despite the Israelites’ worship of an idol and false god, God accepts their contrite repentance and maintains his covenant with them. PRAY: Lord, I sin and at times fall short of perfection, …
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READ: Nehemiah 1:1-11; Ephesians 3:20-21 MEDITATE: Have you ever prayed BEFORE you pray? God desires to meet our needs, but have you ever lowered your expectations of what God really wants to do for you? As we near the end of this time of fasting, ask God how He would have you pray about those mountains that need to be moved in your own life. It’s …
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READ: Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:32 MEDITATE: God desires to give His children good gifts, but his plan does not necessarily follow our timeline. He knows what we need and when we need it. If you are still waiting for an answer to a prayer, don’t give up! Keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Rest assured that God will answer in due …
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READ: Psalm 100:4; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 143:5; Psalm 77:11 MEDITATE: What if you were intentional about making a list and reminding yourself daily of all the things God has done for you? How might that change your perspective? When hard times come, take out that list and remind yourself that God is always good. PRAY: I thank you, God, for all that yo…
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READ: Ephesians 5:15-17; Colossians 4:5-6; Psalm 32:8 MEDITATE: Have you missed an opportunity and regretted it? Have you settled for something “good” when God had something even better? Allow God to guide your steps so that you may recognize an opportunity and seize it when the time is right. PRAY: Help me, Lord, to move past the regret of missed …
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READ: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 27:13; Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 3:20-21; 1 Corinthians 2:9 MEDITATE: These verses are some of the “greatest hits” of encouragement in the Bible, but each author was writing out of extremely difficult situations. Do you believe God will supply all your needs “in Christ Jesus”? Or are you struggling with a lack of faith…
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READ: Psalm 62:11; Psalm 28:7; Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:29 MEDITATE: Fasting intentionally makes us weak so that we may become strong. Through our weakness, we realize our reliance on Christ as well as other believers. We are not designed to go through life on our own, but to bear one another’s burdens. PRAY: I acknowledge my weakness, God, and …
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MEDITATE: Fasting is hard. It’s a discipline to sacrifice the physical for the spiritual. Daniel was obedient regardless of the earthly opposition he faced and God was faithfully doing battle on Daniel’s behalf in the spiritual realm. PRAY: Lord, I know you are working on my behalf. I trust that you are unlocking things because of my prayer and fas…
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READ: Daniel 10:1-21 MEDITATE: When you experience spiritual weakness, don’t give up! God is working today in ways you may not see. Embrace the weakness, knowing that it serves as a reminder of our complete dependence on God. Allow him to strengthen you spiritually and be encouraged in knowing that supernatural results are on the way. PRAY: God, wh…
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READ: Acts 13:2; Exodus 34:28; Matthew 4:2 MEDITATE: Through prayer and fasting, God gave Saul (Paul) and Barnabas a new mission. He gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Jesus found strength and power to initiate his public ministry and start his journey to the cross. Fasting can precede supernatural change, empowerment, and mission. To what is God cal…
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READ: Matthew 9:14-15; James 4:8 MEDITATE: Just as our physical bodies crave food and drink, our spiritual bodies hunger and thirst for God’s presence. Draw near to God today, and he will meet you where you are. PRAY: God, there is a hunger and thirst in my life that only you can satisfy. Help me draw near to you and find all that I need in your pr…
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READ: Matthew 6:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:9; Galatians 1:10 MEDITATE: In Matthew 6 Jesus teaches the proper way to fast. It should be done in private and focused on God rather than done in public and looking for approval from man. Our motives for fasting are important. Spend time today allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal to you your heart and motives f…
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READ: Genesis 25:19-34; Hebrews 12:16 MEDITATE: Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for food to satisfy his hunger. Esau focused on the immediate, while Jacob sought the future. Sometimes we make short-term decisions without having a long-term view in mind. God wants us to keep our eyes on the eternal, what truly matters. PRAY: God, help me to make…
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READ: James 5:16-18; Hebrews 4:16; Acts 10:34 MEDITATE: God answers prayers. While our prayers may not be like Elijah’s, God wants us to spend time with him and honestly share our requests, but, are your prayers more of a “to do list” for God? Or are they authentic conversations with your Lord and Savior, who wants what’s best for you? PRAY: God, a…
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READ: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Psalm 68:1-10 MEDITATE: Just as fasting is a means of putting our physical bodies under subjection, praise is a means of putting our mental, emotional, and spiritual beings under subjection to God’s authority. What areas of your life do you need to give back to God and give him authority over once again? PRAY: I give yo…
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READ: 2 Chronicles 20:2-3, 15-17, 25 MEDITATE: When struggles come (and they will!), it is easy to give up, but believe that God is fighting on your behalf. Don’t wait until the battle is won to give God praise. Praise him now for what he has promised. PRAY: I may already feel like giving up, but help me, God, to praise you in the middle of the bat…
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READ: Mark 9:14-29; John 15:4-5 MEDITATE: Jesus’ primary concern was the condition of the boy possessed by an evil spirit, and he confirms that the power needed for his healing comes through prayer and fasting. As we pray and fast, we are trusting God to do his will in our lives and to provide our daily strength. PRAY: I am dependent upon you God f…
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READ: Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 21:21-22 MEDITATE: As we enter these 21 days of prayer and fasting, prayerfully consider what mountains you are believing God to move on your behalf and write those down. Are there mountains of your own making that need to be removed? Write those down as well. As you draw closer to God over the next few weeks, allow hi…
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