As we stand in one accord, with Apostle Len & Pastor Daniele Wess, see below for fasting options and our corporate prayer focus over these 21 days.

 

IMPORTANT: Please, if you have medical concerns, your decision to fast should be done under the supervision of a doctor or medical professional.

 

Fasting Timeframe Options – You can choose to fast for one of the following time periods:

 

• 21 Days                                  

• 14 Days

• 7 Days

• 3 Days

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Fasting Type Options –You can choose from the following options:

(You establish the number of days from the above timeframe options – 3, 7, 14, or 21 days)

Option 1: FULL FAST – Drink only liquids

​Option 2: THE DANIEL FAST - Eat no meat, no sweets, and no bread. Eat fruits and vegetables and drink water and juice

Option 3: PARTIAL FAST - A partial fast is from 6:00 am to 3:00 pm or from Sunup to Sundown.

(You can select from three types of fasting — a Full Fast, Daniel Fast or give up at least one item of food during that time)

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Reminder:

Fasting is not a sacrifice to or for God. We are never asked to give God a sacrifice of FASTING. However, fasting does honor God's word. Minister to the Lord as God honors you. This is not to make God do anything but for us to seek out the finished work of Christ for our lives corporately and individually. The fast you choose is between you and God. He will honor your BEST SACRIFICE.

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Also, remember, to receive the full benefits of your fast, take this opportunity to minister to the Lord. Give any extra time you have to the word, praising God, praying in the spirit and filling up your faith by hearing the preached word.

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Please, as we expect to receive all our personal and corporate declarations, we are asking you to limit your time for entertainment, such as TV, social media, etc. - give this time to the Lord! 

 

YOU WILL NOT REGRET IT!

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Scripture References for Fasting:

Matthew 6:16-18, Matthew 9:14-15, Luke 18:9-14

Relation to Prayer and Reading of the Word:

1 Samuel 1:6-8, 17-18, Nehemiah 1:4, Daniel 9:3, 20, Joel 2:12, Luke 2:37, Acts 10:30, Acts 1 3:2

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Corporate Fasting:

1 Samuel 7:5-6, Ezra 8:21-23, Nehemiah 9:1-3, Joel 2:15-16, Jonah 3:5-10, Acts 27:33-37

Remember committing to a fast with an excellent spirit is the right attitude of a heart, which is sincerely seeking God who always responds with a blessing for his people who diligently seek him. (Isaiah 58, Jeremiah 14:12, Hebrews 11)

 

Daily Corporate Prayer & Scripture Focus:

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Day 1

• Pray for a passion (GCCI) to examine and meditate the scriptures.

Acts 17:11 Now the Berean Jews were of more noble character than those in Thessalonica, for they received the message with great eagerness and examined the Scriptures every day to see if what Paul said was true.

• Pray that God’s people (GCCI) will lean and depend on the power of God that’s been delivered unto us.

Ephesians 6:10-12 NKJV “Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places.”

• Pray that the communication of our faith may become effective.

Philemon 1:6., That the communication of our faith may be effectual by the acknowledging of every good thing which is in you in Christ Jesus.

Day 1 Prayer

Lord, we thank you for your word that is true and the power you have given us that is revealed therein. Help us to make your word first place by taking time to learn of you and meditate it day and night. Let us be strengthened in power and in faith; being intentional to share this faith by making known all good things in Christ Jesus. Amen!

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Day 2

• Pray that we will renew our minds which breaks the carnal man so that the spiritual man can come forth in power.

Romans 8:6-7 NKJV “For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not subject to the law of God, nor indeed can be.”

• Pray that we acknowledge the mind of Christ.

Philippians 2:5 NKJV “Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.

• Pray thankfully that the love of God fill our hearts.

Matthew 22:37 NKJV Jesus said to him, “You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.”

Day 2 Prayer 

Father let your love fill our hearts, our souls and our minds. Help us to only be spiritually minded and to know that we have the same mind as Christ Jesus. in Jesus Name Amen!

 

​Day 3

• Prayer of Confession that we are being transformed into the image of His SON (Jesus).

2 Corinthians 3:18 And we all, who with unveiled faces contemplate (think about) the Lord’s glory, are being transformed into his image with ever-increasing glory, which comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

Colossians 1:15 The Son is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn over all creation.

• Pray that God's people are not led astray.

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

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Day 3 Prayer

Lord, by faith and according to your word, we declare that as your children we are being transformed by the Holy Spirit of God to the likeness of Jesus and in his same glory. And we decree that we will not be led astray by the tricks of the enemy from simpleness of truth that is in Christ Jesus.

 

​Day 4

• Pray that GCCI would walk in the power of and release the heart for evangelism (non-believers coming to Jesus)

Acts 2:46 And they, continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, did eat their meat with gladness and singleness of heart, 47 Praising God, and having favour with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily such as should be saved.

• Pray that there is a revelation for acknowledging the work of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.

• Pray, asking God with thanksgiving, that GCCI has the necessary resources to do ministry in excellence.

Philippians 4:19 And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus.

 

​Day 5

• Pray asking that God would add faithful laborers.

Luke 10:2 He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field.

• Pray for deliverance for the body of Christ (as well as the world) who are suffering any form of bondage.

Colossians 2:15 And having disarmed the powers and authorities, he made a public spectacle of them, triumphing over them by the cross.

• ​Pray that the truth of the gospel will prevail over all lies and every deception will be uncovered for those who are deceived.

John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will make you free.

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Day 6

• Pray that God's people are not led astray.

2 Corinthians 11:3 But I am afraid that just as Eve was deceived by the serpent’s cunning, your minds may somehow be led astray from your sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

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Day 7

• Pray that we be obedient to God request to be his disciples and release the heart for evangelism (non-believers coming to Jesus)

Acts 2:47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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Day 8

• Pray for God's people to receive a hunger for the Holy Spirit.

Luke 11:13 If you then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.

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​Day 9

• A Prayer of Thanksgiving to God that this house is filled with the necessary resources to do ministry in excellence.

Philippians 4:19 And my God that this house is filled with the necessary resources to do ministry in excellence.

 

​Day 10

• Pray that every believer would seek God for Greater levels of revelation.

Galatians 1:15-16 But when God, who set me apart from my mother's womb and called me by his grace, was pleased. To reveal his Son in me that I might preach him among the Gentiles, my immediate response was not to consult any human being.

 

​Day 11

• Pray for all the children of God to realize, believe and receive that Jesus Finished the work and we have our healing.

Isaiah 53:4–5 (AMP) Surely He has borne our griefs (sicknesses, weaknesses, and distresses) and carried our sorrows and pains [of punishment], yet we [ignorantly] considered Him stricken, smitten, and afflicted by God [as if with leprosy]. But He was wounded for our transgressions, He was bruised for our guilt and iniquities; the chastisement [needful to obtain] peace and well-being for us was upon Him, and with the stripes [that wounded] Him we are healed and made whole.-

 

Isaiah 53:5 (NLT) But He was pierced for our rebellion, crushed for our sins. He was beaten so we could be whole. He was whipped so we could be healed.

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Days 12 & 13 Continue to pray for healing

• Continues to Pray for all the children of God realize, believe and receive that Jesus Finished the work and we have our healing.

 

Day 12

1 Peter 2:24  …who Himself bore our sins in His own body on the tree, that we, having died to sins, might live for righteousness—by whose stripes you were healed.

 

ROMANS 8:11 But if the Spirit of Him who raised Jesus from the dead dwells in you, He who raised Christ from the dead will also give life to your mortal bodies through His Spirit who dwells in you.

 

James 5:14-15"Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven."

 

​Day 13

Jeremiah 17:14 "Heal me, O Lord, and I will be healed; save me and I will be saved, for you are the one I praise."

 

James 5:14-15 "Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord. And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven."

 

Jeremiah 30:17 "But I will restore you to health and heal your wounds,’ declares the LORD.

 

Days 14, 15 & 16  Pray for PROVISION in abundance

• Pray a prayer of thanksgiving knowing that Jesus has finished it ALL…Praise Him that we do not have to ever qualify for or deserve God’s blessings of provision.

 

Day 14

John 10:10b ….I have come that you may have life, and that you may have it more abundantly. 

 

Psalms 119:165 Abundant peace belongs to those who love Your law; nothing can make them stumble….

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Day 15

 Luke 12:31-32 31 But seek His kingdom, and these things will be added unto you. 32 Do not be afraid and anxious, little flock, for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

 

Matthew 25:34 Then the King will say to those on His right, 'Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

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​Day 16

2 Peter 1:3 According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: KJV

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​Days 17, 18, 19, 20 & 21 Pray for Grace and Favor

• As we approach the conclusion of our corporate fast with 5 days left and with 5 being the number for GRACE we set our intentions on God's grace and favor

 

Day 17

Acts 2:46–47 So continuing daily with one accord in the temple, and breaking bread from house to house, they ate their food with gladness and simplicity of heart, praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to the church daily those who were being saved.

 

Jeremiah 33:3 Call to Me, and I will answer you, and show you great and mighty things, which you do not know.

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📍Meditation Thought: Notice they were in the temple daily to receive the word of God, they were praising God, they had FAVORED with ALL people and the Lord added to them daily.

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🙏🏽Corporate Prayer: Father you are the same yesterday today and forevermore. We receive your word daily, we praise you now and we decree that we have favor with all people, we thank you for adding to the church daily. As we call on you to show us great and mighty things we will continually trust in your promises. In Jesus Name.

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Day18

Romans 5:15...For if by the one man’s offense many died, much more the grace of God and the gift by the grace of the one Man, Jesus Christ, abounded to many.

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Romans 6:14 For sin shall not have dominion over you, for you are not under law but under grace.

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Romans 5:17 For if by the one man’s offense death reigned through the one, much more those who receive abundance of grace and of the gift of righteousness will reign in life through the One, Jesus Christ.

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🙏🏽Corporate Prayer: Father we make our boast in you! We reign in life. Thanking you for your abundance of grace that has been bestowed upon us for your glory.

​**Please pray theses prayers out in the Holy Spirit.

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Day 19

2 Corinthians 8:9 For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though He was rich, yet for your sakes He became poor, that you through His poverty might become rich

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2 Corinthians 9:8 And God is able to make all grace abound toward you, that you, always having all sufficiency in all things, may have an abundance for every good work

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Ephesians 1:3 Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ  

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Ephesians 1:7–8 In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of sins, according to the riches of His grace which He made to abound toward us in all wisdom and prudence,

 

Day 20

2 Thessalonians 2:16–17 Now may our Lord Jesus Christ Himself, and our God and Father, who has loved us and given us everlasting consolation and good hope by grace, comfort your hearts and establish you in every good word and work.

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1 Timothy 1:14And the grace of our Lord was exceedingly abundant, with faith and love which are in Christ Jesus.

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Hebrews 4:16Let us therefore come boldly to the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy and find grace to help in time of need.

 

Day 21

Titus 3:4–7 But when the kindness and the love of God our Saviour toward man appeared, not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to His mercy He saved us, through the washing of regeneration and renewing of the Holy Spirit, whom He poured out on us abundantly through Jesus Christ our Saviour, that having been justified by His grace we should become heirs according to the hope of eternal life.

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2 Peter 1-2 Grace and peace be multiplied to you in the knowledge of God and Jesus our Lord, as His divine power has with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

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Message from Leadership:

GCCI Family,

Thank you FOR PRAYING AND SEEKING GOD ABOUT THIS FAST. This fast is not compulsory and is requested on a VOLUNTEER BASIS ONLY.

It is your responsibility to contact your medical doctor with any questions before beginning any fast to determine if you are healthy enough to participate in an extended fast.

Grace Covenant Church International is not responsible for any health-related conditions prior to and after this fasting period.

Please pray about participating and allow the Holy Spirit to guide you to a decision.

Regardless of your participation in the fast, we ask that you align in faith and agreement with the corporate prayer and scripture focus.

Thank you again for your willingness and commitment to God and this ministry.

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