Written by This Sunday, May 1st, our congregation will begin 40 Days of Prayer and Fasting. Members are signing up to fast for at least one day, so that as a church we will be praying and fasting for 40 days.
Last Sunday, we used our Sunday morning assembly to have a prayer service. Normally, because of seating and parking limitations, we have two Sunday morning services. But last Sunday, we squeezed everyone in for one service, and we spent most of our time together in prayer. It was wonderful. Everyone seemed to be blessed and encouraged by what we did. Above all, God was glorified by it.
This is all part of the series I’m preaching on Revival. We are getting serious about humbling ourselves, praying and seeking God’s face, and turning from our wicked ways (2 Chronicles 7:14) in hopes that God will visit us powerfully and bring Revival to His people here in Ashland, Ohio.
Jeff, this series sounds wonderful and the idea of fasting as a congregation. I will pray for wonderful things to occur as a result.
Saw an quote by MLK today, that reminded me of you, I think because of the one you have listed on the home page of your blog…so I thought I’d share:
We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools.
~ Martin Luther King Jr.
Thanks for the prayers! The 40 Days started this past Sunday, May 1st and seems to be going well thus far.
The MLK quote is excellent. Thanks for sharing it.