Mount Paran North

21 Days | Day 12: Fasting Brings Favor

READ: Nehemiah 1:3-11, 2:8

 

MEDITATE: Commit to fasting and prayer – not to force God’s hand but to demonstrate your love and devotion to Him. God wants the best for his children. No matter what situation you may be facing, God can turn it around by imparting his favor on your life.

 

PRAY: Heavenly Father, no matter what the situation, I choose to serve you. May this time of prayer and fasting be a demonstration of my love and devotion to you. 

 

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Michelle Rasey, Assistant North Kids Pastor & Mattie Walters, Student Ministries Coordinator

21 Days | Day 11: The Power of Encouragement

READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Proverbs 12:25

 

MEDITATE: There are people all around us who need encouragement but often we are oblivious. Before you head out for the day, ask God to make you more aware of those who need a word of encouragement and to provide the words they need to hear.

 

PRAY: Holy Spirit, lead me to someone who needs encouragement today. Give me the words to say that will bring deep life change to them. Help me to be encouraged in my own life by spending time in God’s word and listening to your voice.

 

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Bernadette Hafner Moore, Pastoral Care Director

21 Days | Day 10: Who is My Neighbor?

READ: Luke 10:25-37

 

MEDITATE: We all have misconceptions we need God to turn upside down. Fasting opens our spiritual eyes to see things from His perspective and help us better understand the heart of God.

 

PRAY: God, may my motivation for this time of prayer and fasting be to draw closer to you. Give me a fresh perspective. Open my eyes to see those around me as you see them.

 

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor & Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant

21 Days | Day 9: Keep the Fire Burning

READ: Leviticus 6:9, 13

 

MEDITATE: Just as God gave the priests instructions, remind yourself that your commitment is to God, not man. Ask God to show you things that may tempt you to break your fast and help you remove them from your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to keep the “fire burning” as you set aside time to fast and pray today.

 

PRAY: Lord, I acknowledge there may be things that are making it hard to keep my prayer and fasting commitment. I recommit to you (not to myself or to others) that I will continue. I know that I can’t keep the fire burning through my own efforts. So, Holy Spirit, please keep the fires burning in the time I spend with you today. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.

 

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & David Lewis, Community Care Pastor

21 Days | Day 8: The Right Kind of Fast

READ: Isaiah 58:1-9

 

MEDITATE: The Israelites claimed to desire God’s ways but fell short in doing what He had already asked them to do. The right way to approach the Lord is to humbly serve others. And when we do, the Lord promises to hear our “cry for help” and be present for us.

 

PRAY: Heavenly Father, please show me ways I've been disobedient to you. Whether it is something I failed to do OR something wrong that I did, please show me that I might confess and turn from it. Help me to see and serve others with humility and love; for in those moments, I know I will find you near me.

 

Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Stace Mayes, Life Group Coordinator

HERE AS IN HEAVEN: Thy Kingdom Come

Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA

 

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21 Days | Day 6: The Power of a Pause

READ: Psalm 67

 

MEDITATE: When was the last time you sat still and did nothing but think about who God is? Often the assurance we need is found in remembering what God has already done.

 

PRAY: In the frantic, fast pace of life, help me to slow down and calm my thoughts. Help me to meditate on your word and reflect on your many blessings; to be still and know you are God.

 

Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Ryan Joiner, Family Ministry Director and Middle School Pastor & Mark Rasey, North Kids Pastor

21 Days | Day 5: Fasting and the Power of Praise

READ: Isaiah 42:10, 12-13

 

MEDITATE: It is easy for us to focus on things from our circumstances, feelings, and perspectives. However, praising God changes the way we view and think about things. It causes us to look up to Him and to trust Jesus just like Simon Peter did.

 

PRAY: Lord, please help me to sing a “new song” to you today. May I lift my eyes, look to you, and glorify you with praise. In doing that, I know I will experience your presence and power in my life through my fasting and praise.

 

Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Julie Duncan, Finance Assistant

21 Days | Day 4: How to Fast for Peace

READ: John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-9

 

MEDITATE: True peace is a gift that only comes from God. The world cannot give it to us, but we can experience it through the presence of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Helper. Ask the Holy Spirit to be present in your life and reveal His presence to you for with it he brings peace.

 

PRAY: Holy Spirit, is there something causing me stress or anxiety today? If so, please show them to me. Help me to give those things to you, grant me your peace instead, and help me to experience you, God the Father, and the Son (Jesus Christ). I thank you in advance for the peace you will bring to my heart and mind today.

 

Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:

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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Jon Rogers, Discipleship Pastor

21 Days | Day 3: Designed for Answered Prayer

READ: John 14:13-14; 15:16; 12:23-24; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7-8

 

MEDITATE: Have you grown weary waiting for an answer to prayer? Don’t give up! Be persistent. Trust God’s plan.

 

PRAY: Lord, may I be persistent in my prayers, never giving up. Help me to place my trust in you, knowing that your timing is perfect.

 

Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:

https://mountparannorth.com/prayer-request/

 

21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:

https://mountparannorth.com/21-day-prayer-fast/

 

Contributors: Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant & Grace Newland, Assistant Worship Leader