Awakening is an intentional time of focusing on God. We give space to observe what He's doing in our busy lives. Awakening is a time of stopping normal and good things in order to give priority and focus for a short time to God to direct our lives. Often developing a plan of special emphasis on prayer, fasting, and/or abstaining is helpful to guide this time.

 

Below you'll find a few simple questions to help you develop your personal Awakening Experience as well as an acronym for prayer that may be helpful as we work towards developing a habit of prayer in our lives.

 

Join us Wednesday evenings throughout January for prayer and worship starting at 6pm in the Church Sanctuary. 

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Prayer

How do I want to grow in prayer or develop a habit of prayer these next 21 days? 

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Fasting

How could I participate in fasting? 

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Abstaining

Is there anything God might be asking me to abstain from? 

 

Let's P.R.A.Y. ​

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Pause 

Set a timer for 1-10 min and simply be still. Sit quietly with God and make yourself aware and available to His presence.

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Rejoice 

Where do you see God's goodness? Be practical, be simple, and be honest. Where is God good? From little to big what can you be thankful for? 

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Ask

6 Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 then you will experience God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 

Philippians 4:6-7 NLT

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Yield

Pray this simple prayer a few times. As you pray intentionally shift control to God. Yield, or submit, yourself to God's leadership and authority. 

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"Lord, may your will be done on earth, as it is in heaven." 

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Revisit your answers to the 3 previous questions and review them. Write them down, plan ahead, and we hope you can join us Wednesday evenings for prayer and worship. For more details click here.