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A new season of life is upon us! The activity around the church is picking up as we prepare for new seasons of ministry and missions. School is about to begin with fall schedules and activities to follow. For many of us, that means a new set of routines. For others, it is just another day. Speaking of days…what can you accomplish in 40 days? A lot can be accomplished, new habits can be formed, and much can change. As we continue to see God move in our lives and in our church, it’s time for us to enter into a new season of focus and intentionality. As we grow, prayer must be at the core of everything we do. Prayer takes our best and multiplies it with God’s best! I want to challenge you to set aside 40 days, from August 22 to September 30, for focused prayer and fasting. We have established some BIG dreams for our personal lives and our church, now it is time to circle those dreams in prayer for the next 40 days.
On Sunday, we will lay the groundwork in preparation for our time in prayer and fasting. And then on Sunday, August 21, we will make final preparations to begin our season of prayer together. In the meantime, I would encourage you to spend some time focusing on your prayer list to determine which prayer needs you definitely want to circle over the next 40 days. Let me warn you, the evil one will NOT want you to participate. Be prepared to face internal conflict and even develop personal excuses for not joining us in a season of prayer. Resolve in your heart right now to resist the devil and refuse to entertain any excuse to not spend time with God.
I’m sure you have many questions about how to go about a 40 day season of focused prayer. I will do my best over the next few weeks to prepare and equip you with what you need for this journey. I can make you one promise. If you will participate, it will change you forever! Join us for an exciting adventure together!
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