Why Fast?
Fasting has the potential for significant impact in our lives. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life personally and God can speak to you in new and dynamic ways.
Fasting and prayer can also work on a much grander scale. According to Scripture, personal experience and observation, we are convinced that when God’s people fast with a proper Biblical motive – seeking God’s face not His hand – with a broken, repentant, and contrite spirit, God will hear from heaven and heal our lives, our churches, our communities, our nation and world. Fasting and prayer can bring about revival – a change in the direction of our nation, the nations of earth and the fulfillment of the Great Commission.
Biblical fasting is, very simply, denying oneself something for the sake of seeking and honoring God. Pastor Stovall Weems says that “prayer is connecting with God; fasting is disconnecting ourselves from the world.” That’s a great way to describe the feeling. In addition to food, you can also fast from other things that keep you connected to the world. These may include television, social media, online games and more.
Why you should fast?
If you do not already know of the power and importance of fasting, here are some very important facts:
- Fasting was an expected discipline in both the Old and New Testament eras. For example, Moses fasted at least two recorded 40-day periods. Jesus fasted 40 days and reminded His followers to fast, “when you fast,” not if you fast.
• Fasting and prayer can restore the loss of the “first love” for your Lord and result in a more intimate relationship with Christ.
• Fasting is a Biblical way to truly humble yourself in the sight of God (Psalm 35:13; Ezra 8:21). King David said, “I humble myself through fasting.”
• Fasting enables the Holy Spirit to reveal your true spiritual condition, resulting in brokenness, repentance and a transformed life.
• The Holy Spirit will quicken the Word of God in your heart and His truth will become more meaningful to you!
• Fasting can transform your prayer life into a richer and more personal experience.
• Fasting can result in a dynamic personal revival in your own life – and make you a channel of revival to
others.
If you fast, you will find yourself being humbled. You will discover more time to pray and seek God’s face. And as He leads you to recognize and repent of unconfessed sin, you will experience special blessings from God.
WEEK 3 – PROTECTING ONE ANOTHER
Day 21/ 21 (January 30)
Bible Reading : Exodus 2-3; Matthew 24
Day 20/ 21 (January 29)
Bro. Lito and Sis. Rose Ramel
Bible Reading : Genesis 50; Exodus 1; Matthew 23
Saturday: Sick, Weak and Unsaved
- Pray specifically for the sick people you know, whether it be physical or emotional sickness
- Ask God to give strength and endurance to all our health frontliners, making them safe and healthy
- Pray for those who are unsaved and ask God to use you in their lives
Day 19/ 21 (January 28)
Wounds of a Friend
Bro. Emil and Sis. Oda Gonzales
Bible Reading : Genesis 48-49; Matthew 22
Friday: National Leaders and Policemen/Soldiers
- Pray for Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branch of our government
- Pray for government leaders that they will yield to God’s influence, authority and power
- Ask God to protect our policemen and soldiers as they protect us
Day 18/ 21 (January 27)
Accountability
Bro. Mike and Sis. Joan Vitug
Bible Reading : Genesis 47; Matthew 21
Thursday: Business, Job and Co-workers
- Thank God for the business/job you have and ask for wisdom
- Pray that you would be a light in the midst of your workplace and that He would use you for His glory
- Pray for co-workers by name and be specific about their needs
Day 17/ 21 (January 26)
Rally to the Trumpet
Bro. Elmer and Sis. Emma Suarez
Bible Reading :Genesis 45 – 46; Mathew 20
Wednesday: Church Pastors/Leaders and Ministries
- Pray for CCM to stay centered on God’s Word
- Pray for important decisions coming up and for trust in God
- Pray for everyone’s divine covering and to remain steadfast in this time of Covid-19 pandemic
Day 16/ 21 (January 25)
Blow the Trumpet!
Pastor Ian and Sis. Marga Tiples
Bible Reading :Genesis 43-44; Matthew 19
Tuesday: Friends and Finances
- Pray for friends by name and their needs
- Pray for financial needs and thank God for financial blessings
- Pray for guidance on what to do with the provision He has provided
Day 15/ 21 (January 24)
The Battle Is On !
Pastor Arnold De Guzman
Bible Reading :Genesis 42; Matthew 18
Monday: Family and Relatives
- Pray for family members by name
- Ask for God’s help in strengthening a family’s bond, protection and strength – Ephesians 6 : 1 – 9
- Ask God for reconciliation and restoration – Colossians 3 : 13
- Pray for family’s prosperity – Philippians 4 : 19 – 20
- Pray for family’s breakthrough – Isaiah 54 : 7
- Pray for family’s blessings – Lamentations 3 : 22 – 23
- Pray for family’s friend – Psalms 46 : 1
- Pray for salvation for non-believing family members – Zephaniah 3 : 17
WEEK 2 – PRIDE, THE RELATIONAL KILLER
Day 14/ 21 (January 23)
Pastor Jun and Pastora Tita Rodis
Bible Reading : Genesis 41; Matthew 17; Psalm 40
Sunday: Personal Goals, Wisdom and the Future
- Pray that God would guide you to set goals that would glorify Him and give you the strength to achieve them
- Pray for wisdom about specific situations
- Pray for future decisions
Day 13/ 21 (January 22)
Bro. Lito and Sis. Rose Ramel
Bible Reading : Genesis 39-40; Matthew 16
Saturday: Sick, Weak and Unsaved
- Pray specifically for the sick people you know, whether it be physical or emotional sickness
- Ask God to give strength and endurance to all our health frontliners, making them safe and healthy
- Pray for those who are unsaved and ask God to use you in their lives
Day 12/ 21 (January 21)
Environments for a Mature Disciple
Bro. Emil and Sis. Oda Gonzales
Bible Reading : Genesis 37-38; Matthew 15
Friday: National Leaders and Policemen/Soldiers
- Pray for Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branch of our government
- Pray for government leaders that they will yield to God’s influence, authority and power
- Ask God to protect our policemen and soldiers as they protect us
Day 11/ 21 (January 20)
Godly Followers and Leaders
Bro. Mike and Sis. Joan Vitug
Bible Reading : Genesis 36; Matthew 14
Thursday: Business, Job and Co-workers
- Thank God for the business/job you have and ask for wisdom
- Pray that you would be a light in the midst of your workplace and that He would use you for His glory
- Pray for co-workers by name and be specific about their needs
Day 10/ 21 (January 19)
The Lord’s Church
Bro. Elmer and Sis. Emma Suarez
Bible Reading :Genesis 35; Matthew 13
Wednesday: Church Pastors/Leaders and Ministries
- Pray for the CCM to stay centered on God’s Word
- Pray for important decisions coming up and for trust in God
- Pray for everyone’s divine covering and to remain steadfast in this time of Covid-19 pandemic
Day 9/ 21 (January 18)
Under God’s Authority
Pastor Anthony and Sis. Marga Tiples
Bible Reading :Genesis 34; Matthew 12; Psalm 64
Tuesday: Friends and Finances
- Pray for friends by name and their needs
- Pray for financial needs and thank God for financial blessings
- Pray for guidance on what to do with the provision He has provided
DAY 8/21 (January 17)
JESUS OR THE DEVIL
Pastor Arnold and Sis. Analyn De Guzman
Bible Reading : Genesis 32-33; Matthew 11; Psalm 131
Monday: Family and Relatives
- Pray for family members by name
- Ask for God’s help in strengthening a family’s bond, protection and strength
- Ask God for reconciliation and restoration
WEEK 1 – THE POWER OF RELATIONSHIP
Day 6/ 21 (January 15)
Bro. Lito and Sis. Rose Ramel
Bible Reading :Genesis 30; Matthew 9
Saturday: Sick, Weak and Unsaved
- Pray specifically for the sick people you know, whether it be physical or emotional sickness
- Ask God to give strength and endurance to all our health frontliners, making them safe and healthy
- Pray for those who are unsaved and ask God to use you in their lives
Day 5/ 21 (January 14)
All the Law and the Prophets
Bro. Emil and Sis. Oda Gonzales
Bible Reading :Genesis 28-29; Matthew 8
Friday: National Leaders and Policemen/Soldiers
- Pray for Executive, Legislative and Judiciary branch of our government
- Pray for government leaders that they will yield to God’s influence, authority and power
- Ask God to protect our policemen and soldiers as they protect us
Day 4/ 21 (January 13)
Resurrection Power
Bro. Mike and Sis. Joan Vitug
Bible Reading : Genesis 26-27; Matthew 7
Thursday: Business, Job and Co-workers
- Thank God for the business/job you have and ask for wisdom
- Pray that you would be a light in the midst of your workplace and that He would use you for His glory
- Pray for co-workers by name and be specific about their needs
Day 3/ 21 (January 12)
The Father’s Lost Children
Bro. Elmer and Sis. Emma Suarez
Bible Reading : Genesis 25; Psalms 127; Matthew 6
Wednesday: Church Pastors/Leaders and Ministries
1. Pray for the church to stay connected in God’s Word. Pray For: – Desire of every member to continue the study of God’s word thru daily reading and meditation and be part of small groups ( start at family level then expand to marketplaces) – every member to attend trainings available – continuous transformation sa life of everyone, build a better and stronger relatioship, working toward Christlikeness spiritual discipline be part of daily lives and maximize the spiritual gifts we received – for our Pastors and Leaders not to get tired of shepherding and willingness of members to be mentored – for all member to become part of different Ministries to work as a team, achieve better relationship thru activities that will unite everyone to glorify God.
2. Pray for any important decisions coming up and for trust in God – Pray for : Leading of the Holy Spirit that the year 2022 Church goals to materialize under our Theme: Working together in Unity – for our Pastors and leaders to continuously work as a team – Successful and fruitful training under RDN from January to April, CCM to help RDN team to extend assistance to the COC traditional churches leadership -New area for face to face worship , then More improvements sa online worship to become more effective and glorifying, more souls to win base on Matthew 28:19 -Exciting celebration of 30th Church anniversary
3. Pray for everyone’s divine covering and to remain steadfast in the time of Covid 19 pandemic. Pray for : – good health, protections, and provisions for very member – to overcome the fear and anxiety from this pandemic – accept this pandemic as a blessing and opportunity for us to have more time with God and for us to realize that we can live a simpler life. – to trust God more and believe on his promises according to Matthew 6:33
Day 2 / 21 (January 11)
What Went Wrong?
Pastor Ian and Sis. Marga Tiples
Bible Reading :Genesis 24; Matthew 5
Tuesday: Friends and Finances
- Pray for friends by name and their needs
- Pray for financial needs and thank God for financial blessings
- Pray for guidance on what to do with the provision He has provided
Day 1 / 21 (January 10)
Hardwired to Connect
Pastor Arnold De Guzman
Bible Reading :Genesis 21-23; Matthew 4
Monday: Family and Relatives
- Pray for family members by name
- Ask for God’s help in strengthening a family’s bond, protection and strength
- Ask God for reconciliation and restoration