We are asking everyone to join us in fasting and prayer during the 40 days of Lent this year, from March 5 to Resurrection Sunday, to ask God to guide us as disciples of Jesus to be effective "livers of" and "sharers of" the Gospel. Below you'll find ideas to help you decide on what type of fast you will take on. We'd love for you to let us know if you will join this fast; our prayer is that this will be a unifying and deeply meaningful spiritual experience for our entire congregation.
How to Participate in the 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting:
Lent is a spiritual path of fasting, prayer, scripture, and focus leading up to Resurrection Sunday. For 40 days (minus Sundays) it is an opportunity to prepare our hearts, minds, and souls, just as Jesus does in the 40 days in the wilderness prior to the start of His ministry. From Ash Wednesday to Easter Sunday, we encourage you to set aside intentional space to be with God during this season as we look forward to celebrating the resurrection.
Fast. Fasting in Scripture refers to going without food for a period of time to be reminded that our lives ultimately rest on God who is the author and sustainer of life. With each hunger pang, we're reminded to focus on abiding with God. For Lent, consider a fast that will help you to be reminded of God's presence. Here's a list of suggestions for fasting during this time (feel free to come up with your own):
A meal during the day.
Sugar.
Fast food.
Unnecessary purchases.
Secular entertainment.
Secular music.
Alcohol.
Social media.
Phone time.
Busyness.
Pray. Whatever you decide to fast from, use the urge for that thing as a "notification" to pray. With the distraction of that item out of the way, we're given the opportunity to focus on what matters most in our lives: God. Prayer is two-way communication: talking with God and listening to God.
Scripture. Join us as we read through this year's Lenten Bible reading plan. Devote the time that you would normally spend on your fasting choice to read through a passage of Scripture. Use this method for engaging with each passage:
Read: Read the passage.
Think: Consider the meaning of the passage in context.
Live: Apply the passage to your life.
Pray: Ask God for wisdom in understanding and living out His word through the Holy Spirit.
Worship with us on Resurrection Sunday
April 20 – 8:30AM or 10AM at Velocity Church
