- Start your 2020 with God as you attend NEW YEAR SUNDAY SERVICES on January 5 in all Five Sunday Worship Celebrations at The Lighthouse, Cinema 6, NCCC Victoria Plaza Mall. There is nothing like starting the year in the presence of God. Invite your family members and friends. Be excited!
- “The fire on the altar must be kept burning; it must not go out…” (Leviticus 6:12) Be set ablaze for Jesus this 2020 and don’t miss 3 NIGHTS OF FIRE on January 8 - 10, 2020, 6:45 - 8:45 PM at The Lighthouse, Cinema 6, NCCC Victoria Plaza Mall. Receive fresh fire and be passionately zealous for God! See you!
- “Even now,’ declares the LORD, ‘return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning.’” Consecrate your 2019 to God and join the church for our 21-DAY PRAYER AND FASTING on January 5 – 25, 2020. Set yourself apart to seek the will and plans of God. This is life-changing!
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HOW TO END THE YEAR 2019 WELL
- Remember everything that the Lord did for you in 2019. Thank the Lord for them.
Psalm 103:2 “Praise the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits”
Psalm 136:1 “Give thanks to the LORD for He is good. His love endures forever.”
- Do some spiritual housekeeping.
- Have a right heart and a right spirit towards God and people.
Psalm 51:10 says, “Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”Make wrong things right
1 Samuel 15:22- 23 “Does the LORD delight in burnt offerings and sacrifices as much as in obeying the voice of the LORD? To obey is better than sacrifice, and to heed is better than the fat of rams. For rebellion is like the sin of divination, and arrogance like the evil of idolatry.”
- Honestly evaluate yourself for the year 2019 and plan for improvement.
- Evaluate yourself as a daughter/son, wife/husband, mother/father, sister/brother, employee, businessmen, student, life group leader/ discipler, life group member/disciple, etc.
- Forget what is behind and move forward. Surrender to the Lord the things that happened during the year 2019.
Isaiah 43:18- 20 says, “Forget the former things; do not dwell on the past. See, I am doing a new thing! Now it springs up; do you not perceive it? I am making a way in the wilderness and streams in the wasteland.”
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FASTING Quick Tips
How to Begin
Start with a clear goal. Be specific. Why are you fasting? Do you need direction, healing, restoration of marriage or family issues? Are you facing financial difficulties? Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Pray daily and read the Bible.
Preparing Spiritually
Confess your sins to God. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal areas of weakness. Forgive all who have offended you and ask forgiveness from those you may have offended (Mark 11:25; Luke 11:4; 17:3-4). Surrender your life fully to Jesus Christ and reject the worldly desires that try to hinder you (Romans 12:1-2).
Deciding What to Fast
The type of fasting you choose is up to you. You could go on a full fast in which you only drink liquids, or you may desire to fast like Daniel, who abstained from sweets and meats, and the only liquid he drank was water. Remember to replace that time with prayer and Bible study.
Deciding How Long
You may fast as long as you like. Most can easily fast from one to three days, but you may feel the grace to go longer, even as much as 21 to 40 days. Use wisdom and pray for guidance. Beginners are advised to start slow.
What to Expect
When you fast your body detoxifies, eliminating toxins from your system. This can cause mild discomfort such as headaches and irritability during withdrawal from caffeine and sugars. And naturally, you will have hunger pains. Limit your activity and exercise moderately. Take time to rest. Fasting brings about miraculous results. You are following Jesus' example when you fast. Spend time listening to praise and worship. Pray as often as you can throughout the day. Get away from the normal distractions as much as possible and keep your heart and mind set on seeking God's face.
How to End
Don't overeat when the time comes to end your fast. Begin eating solid food gradually; eat small portions or snacks.
(Adapted from Jentezen Franklin Ministries)