Almost There!

-Marcie Gribbin

Well here we are, one day before the official start of the Breakthrough fast.  Today my prayers are with everyone participating, that our hearts will be open to what God is teaching us during this time. I also pray that we will keep our minds and hearts on Christ, the author and finisher of our faith. I know without Him, I am nothing, and all my strivings for anything good are in vain. I pray that we remember that God’s grace (not our willpower) is sufficient for us in all other areas of our lives, so especially, as we strive to fast and pray and seek breakthrough in our lives, His grace is sufficient in our weaknesses.

If you have not had chance to pick up a Breakthrough booklet, take heart, the devotionals from the booklet will be posted each morning on this blog, starting tomorrow. Encouraging posts from the Breakthrough team will also continue throughout the week. A Breakthrough prayer list, including prayer requests made by our church family, are available through the church office.

We encourage you not to overeat today, even if the temptation may be to do so.  And, if possible, it might be best if we, today, finish purchasing food for the “Daniel fast” days, which will be days 4-7 (if you are following the Breakthrough fast schedule). 

As a reminder, if you are interested in following the suggested Breakthrough fast, Day 1 will be (starting Thursday, March 1 at 6:00 PM) a “true” water only fast. Days 2-3 (Friday, March 2 at 6:00 PM to Sunday, March 3 at 5:59 PM), water and juice only. Days 4-7 (Sunday, March 3, at 6:00 PM to Thursday, March 8^th at 6:00 PM), will be a type of “Daniel fast,” which includes water, vegetables, and fruit.

Of course, if you are medically unable to follow this fasting schedule, please contact your physician to find out what you may be able to participate in, if anything. If you are taking medications that require you to eat with the meds, please eat with your meds! If you cannot follow the fast due to medical concerns, we welcome you to fast from other things such as media, etc…, and we encourage you to pray with us and for us!

If you have any questions or concerns, please leave a comment below or contact the church office.

Blessings!

^“For this reason, ever since I heard about your faith in the Lord Jesus and your love for all God’s people, I have not stopped giving thanks for you, remembering you in my prayers. I keep asking that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the glorious Father, may give you the Spirit of wisdom and revelation, so that you may know him better.” (Ephesians 1:15-17, NIV).