Awakening 2010 countdown is on!
By Stovall Weems
Things I do leading up to the fast…
#1 – Planning for the Awakening 2010 fast
First, I start planning what my 21 days of prayer and fasting will look like. Identify the type of fast I am going to undertake as well as what days I can get away on personal prayer retreats with God. Then, determine what the 21 days look like for the staff, the church, ministries, programming, etc. I want our staff meetings to have a real prayer and Word emphasis so we get a lot of the practical calendar planning out of the way before the fast. We want to keep things simple and keep seeking God the top priority. It is also important to always leave margin on the calendar for God to bring some new ideas and strategic initiatives to your 2010 calendar as well. God always drops in fresh stuff at the beginning of the year when we align ourselves with Him through prayer and fasting. Many times God will bring what I call “alignment breakthroughs” in your staff, ministry initiatives, etc. God will connect the dots on things that have been on your heart and you will see the strategic big picture for the year much more clearly.
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This is my first fast and also my second year in Celebration Church. I saw God do mighty things for me last year and this year am expecting greater blessings that cometh from Him. Thank you, Pastor, for the encouraging words. God bless all!:)
Thanks for your words..Looking forward to another year of breakthrough! Planting a new life work in Joplin,MO !…Thanks for the insight
Thank you Pastor Stovall. I have been on many fasts including 21 dayers, but this was the first I have ever heard of wisely preparing. Thank you for the insight. I have to say it is much easier in a corporate fast and safer because you know you are being covered by anointed leadership.
And yes it is a very blessed time usually I miss being in that place after 21 days it is easy to keep going. The Daniel fast I found is best for this duration.
My #1 plan during the fast is to be deliberate about ‘hiding the Word in my heart’. Spiritual warfare is intensified during seasons of fasting, especially extended fasts.
During the desert temptations Jesus didn’t tell Satan ‘hold on a second while I look up a passage to counter what you just said to me’.
The enemy knows the Word too !!
He said “It is written” and Jesus said, “It is ALSO written”.
If you don’t know the Word you are going into battle without your Sword!
Cant wait till it starts again! Last year everything I prayed and fasted about happened. Breakthroughs in finances and work and most important a miracle baby that we thought wasn’t possible. I encourage everyone that is needing a breakthrough to participate in this upcoming Awakening, it will change you.
I definitely needed to hear that! This will be my first true fast and I have learned from my past attempts that I really need to plan it out! Thanks for the heads up, Pastor Stovall!
In Zimbabwe this has become one of the most wonderful times of Celebration Church. Connecting with God in such a passionate way at the beginning of the year is truly refreshing. This helps to put our lives into pespective God’s pespective for the year. Thank you pastor for these wonderful insights!! Yes Jesus!!!