A Few Words From Pastor Malcolm & Kathy...
Kathy and I are so excited to launch into this new year; 2025 with a season of Fasting and Prayer. I am asking everyone at New Hope Community Church to join in on our 21 Days of Fasting and Prayer. I believe God wants us to “Go Deeper” in our life with Him as Modern Day Disciples. During this time, we will be praying for personal, community, and a National Revival!
Sincerely,
Pastor Malcolm & Kathy MacPhail
Five Biblical Reasons To Fast
To worship, love and glorify God. (Luke 2:37, Zechariah 7:5, Isaiah 58:2)
To intensify the effectiveness of our prayers. (Ezra 8:23, Isaiah 58:9)
To seek wisdom and guidance. (Jer. 29:13, Daniel 10:1-3, Acts 13:3, 14)
To express repentance. (Lev. 16:29-31, Jon. 3:5-8, 1 Sam. 7:6, Acts 9:9)
To teach ourselves humility and deepen our dependence upon God (Psalm 35:13, 69:10)
What Can I Do During The 21 Days?
Ask God to direct you in choosing the way you can fast during these 21 days.
Types of fasts to consider:
- Full Fast: Drink liquids only. Consult your doctor first.
- Daniel Fast: Eat only vegetables, fruit, water and juice (minimal amount of carbohydrates).
Daniel Fast
Ultimate Daniel Fast - Partial Fast: Not eating one or two meals on a specific day or abstaining from certain kinds of food.
- All-day Food Fast: Abstaining from food one day or multiple days per week.
Activity/Media Fast: Forgoing a time-consuming activity such as entertainment, hobbies, television, internet, sports, etc…
Pray for personal breakthrough over any sin and addiction.
Pray for your family, marriage and children (rebellion).
Pray for Spiritual breakthrough in our community.
Pray for financial breakthrough (jobs).
Pray for direction for careers or relationships.
Pray for the church, outreach, growth and maturity (discipleship).
Pray for Spiritual awakening (revival) for our church and all South County churches.
Church Relocation and Fundraising