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IN PERSON & ONLINE | JANUARY 5 - 25
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JANUARY 5 - 25

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Prayer & Fasting is a time where we intentionally seek God every day in prayer as we believe for Him to move in powerful ways.

Monday - Friday | 6-7 AM

Monday - Friday | 6-7 AM

Monday - Friday | 6-7 AM

Saturdays | 9-10 AM

Saturdays | 9-10 AM

Saturdays | 9-10 AM

Sundays | In-service

Sundays | In-service

Sundays | In-service

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But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

But seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:33

What is Prayer?

Prayer is not a last resort. It's a first response.

- Pastor John Breland

Real relationship requires real intimacy. God is close. He is near. He is constant. Prayer produces intimacy. It positions our hearts to learn from our Father, to lean on Him, to be strengthened by His presence. Prayer is the language of our faith, bringing vision to what is not yet seen.

What is Fasting?

Fasting is the act of choosing to abstain for a period of time. The ultimate aim of fasting is to get in touch with our hunger for God. Hunger is the state of wanting or needing something you do not have. When we fast, we awaken our body and soul to its deep yearning for life with the Father.

When we fast, we are practicing spiritual discipline by sacrificing one of our most essential daily routines.

Types of Fasts

Complete Fast

In this fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option.

Partial Fast

This fast was common for the Hebrew people and involves abstaining from eating any type of food during a certain time of day, from sunup to sundown or choosing to eat only once a day. One type of partial fasting is intermittent fasting where you choose an eating window every day and fast for 14-16 hours.

Selective Fast

This type of fast involves removing certain foods or drinks from your diet. An example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, dairy, eggs, sweets and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains for food.

Soul Fast

This fast removes indulgences and luxuries from your life outside of food, such as social media or television. It’s a good option if you have health issues that prevent you from fasting food or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance.

Complete Fast

In this fast, you drink only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option.

Partial Fast

This fast was common for the Hebrew people and involves abstaining from eating any type of food during a certain time of day, from sunup to sundown or choosing to eat only once a day. One type of partial fasting is intermittent fasting where you choose an eating window every day and fast for 14-16 hours.

Selective Fast

This type of fast involves removing certain foods or drinks from your diet. An example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, dairy, eggs, sweets and bread from your diet and consume water and juice for fluids and fruits, vegetables, nuts and whole grains for food.

Soul Fast

This fast removes indulgences and luxuries from your life outside of food, such as social media or television. It’s a good option if you have health issues that prevent you from fasting food or if you wish to refocus certain areas of your life that are out of balance.

BOOKS & RESOURCES

Fasting: Opening the Door to a Deeper, More Intimate, More Powerful Relationship with God

by Jentezen Franklin

In this New York Times Best-Seller and one of the best available books on the topic, Jentezen Franklin explains the spiritual power of fasting and offers a deeper understanding of God’s plan for fasting and the benefits available to those who participate. The book contains inspiring and practical information that readers need to know in order to access the power of biblical fasting. Those who seek God through fasting can expect tremendous rewards for their personal lives as well as for the church. They will see breakthroughs in many areas such as healing, finances, unhealthy dependencies and family relationships. This book also gives stories of those who have reaped miraculous rewards from this simple act of faith.

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Fasting for Spiritual Breakthrough: A Practical Guide to Nine Biblical Fasts

by Elmer L. Towns

This comprehensive book is for you if you seek a closer walk with God, whether you wonder how to fast or you've been practicing this spiritual discipline for years. As you learn the clear biblical reasons for fasting, you'll also be introduced to nine biblical fasts that God can use for specific physical and spiritual outcomes. These include

· The Disciple's Fast--to free yourself and others from addictions to sin

· The Ezra Fast--to solve problems, inviting the Holy Spirit's aid

· The Saint Paul Fast--to bring clearer perspective and insight in critical decision-making

· The Daniel Fast--to gain a healthier life or healing

Each fast includes its purpose and biblical basis, why or when to practice this fast, and a practical step-by-step guide as you prepare for it.


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SCC App

The South Coast Church App is a great resource for staying connected through our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting gatherings as well as accessing some of our resources like SOAP, our 1-year Bible Reading Plan.

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