Fasting is a temporary renunciation (rejection) of something that is in itself good, like food, in order to intensify our expression of need for something greater, namely, God and his work in our lives. It is a spiritual discipline. Jesus did it. It draws us closer to God and makes us press into dependency upon the Spirit. Fasting brings us into a closer union with God. While our bodies are being deprived for the purpose of drawing near to God, He has promised in return to draw near to us. This is a spiritual  certainty. As we decrease, the Spirit increases. As individuals we are strengthened and renewed. “...Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day”   2 Corinthians 4:16.  “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke? Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor         wanderer with shelter; when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Then your light will break forth like the dawn, and your healing will   quickly appear; then your righteousness will go before you, and the glory of the Lord will be your rear guard. Then you will call, and the Lord will answer;  you will cry for help, and he will say:  Here am I.” Isaiah 58:6-9

Pray with confidence:                                                                                                  God expects, invites, and commands us to pray. Pray with confidence and know that God isn't just hearing you, but he is also sharing His heart’s desires with you. Share your hearts desires to Him for your friends, family or neighbors and listen and write down what God may be asking you to do for/with them as he prepares hearts and minds for  a moment to share His love and grace with them.

Pray by name:                                                                                                  Intercede for people by name and spend time asking God HOW to pray for them. Remember, God is the one who calls them to come and to be relieved of the burden of their sin  Pray that they would hear His call and that they would respond to Him.  (Matthew 11:28-30, John 14:6).

Pray to remove the enemy’s influence:                                             Ask God to open their eyes, to  give them sight - spiritual sight. Ask God what lies you need to pray against, what strongholds you need to tear down, and pray for truths to be revealed. Pray specific truths from his word. (Ephesians 1:4  & 2:10, 2 Corinthians 4:4)

Pray to become a person of influence:                                                             Ask God how you can become a person of influence in the peoples lives around you. Ask how you can be more intentional in your relationships with unbelievers. (Romans 10:14).

Pray for boldness & opportunity to speak:                             The Apostle Paul longed for boldness and confidence that he was speaking the right and best words.  “[Pray] also for me, that words may be given to me in opening my mouth boldly to proclaim the mystery of the gospel…” (Ephesians 6:19). Ask the Holy Spirit to bring to mind scriptures and truths that will help you boldly declare God’s love and pray them out loud.

Pray out loud:                                                                                                            As you boldly begin to pray for those around you learn to pray out loud. Your words carry power and authority to change the atmosphere and situations you may be in. This may be awkward at first, but the more you pray out loud with confidence you will start to notice a difference.

IS OVERCOMER’S FOR ME OR SOMEONE I KNOW?

Living in a broken world we all deal with life’s hurts, hang-ups, and habits. No one has the ability, nor should they attempt to face their hurts on their own. Overcomers is a beautiful community of strugglers that courageously enter this safe and beautiful space to get honest about our pain, and the negative ways we may see ourselves, God and others. In this process we come to accept that some of the habits we may have developed to escape our pain has caused destruction in our life and those close to us.

Overcomers is a biblically balanced approach to help bring sustainable recovery and healing to our hurts. It guides us toward new healthy truths and life-giving habits as we repair our broken relationships. Join more than 7 million hurting people across the globe who now walk in freedom through the power of Jesus Christ as we walk through scripture and steps that help us sustain peace and give us freedom.

ARE YOU OR SOMEONE YOU KNOW STRUGGLING WITH...

Anger - Codependency - Eating Disorder - Food Issues - Love & Relationship Addiction - Physical, Sexual, and/or Emotional Abuse - Drug Addiction - Alcoholism - Sexual Addiction - Gambling Addiction - Childhood Dysfunction - Grief - Mental Health - Then Overcomers is for you or them.

Spanish Bible Study

Time: 7pm

Location: Church Two42 (Venue)

La vida es un viaje.
Pero no todos los viajes son iguales.
Con Dios moldeando tu vida se vuelve en una travesía magnifica.
Con Él y en Él puedes hacer de ese recorrido uno de valor, belleza, dignidad y amor.
¡ACOMPÁÑEMONOS EN ESE VIAJE!
Todos los jueves.

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