01 Feb Prayer & Fasting
We talk a lot about it, but do we do it? Really, do we really even believe it? Yeah, I’m talking about prayer and fasting. I wonder what could happen if a number of our churches would seriously consider seeking God for a Spiritual Renewal and Harvest by setting aside time for prayer & fasting between now and, say, Easter.
Would you join me in this discipline just one day a week? I’m not a legalist! You can fast one meal or three, you can fast something other than a meal, like TV or ??? You can choose the day and time. But would you join me in this discipline just until Easter? Let’s agree together for a great Spiritual Harvest by Easter.
It has already begun for Trinity UB in Fostoria, Ohio. During 2005, they have seen 46 seekers at their altar and in homes. Not bad for a church of under 100. They won’t be under 100 for long!
By the way, at the office the staff are reading Oswald Chambers’ My Utmost For His Highest daily devotional each day and then we pray for you. That book has been around for a long time, but it is powerful! If you need a good devotional for 2006, you can’t go wrong with this one. Could be a good resource to prayer and fasting…What do you think?
Tom Datema
Posted at 21:50h, 01 FebruaryCount me in.
Neville Tomlinson
Posted at 18:54h, 02 FebruaryEncouraging thoughts from you Bishop confirming what we need to indulge in. Please pray for International UB home prayer meetings and upcoming Concerts of prayers. Wouldnt it be great if clusters hold concerts of prayers which include fasting throughout our conference?
Adam Will
Posted at 23:00h, 02 FebruaryIts about time we start seriously praying and fasting! Thanks, Bishop Ramsey, for encouraging us to do what Jesus and the early church often did. It’s working at Eden in Reedsville, Ohio! No conversions yet, but three people want to get saved and baptized and a few might just join the church by Easter! Praise the LORD!
Emma Evans
Posted at 00:59h, 15 FebruaryI will fast and pray with you on Wednesdays until Easter.