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We believe that as we set aside this time of prayer and fasting that we will draw nearer to God.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">FASTING</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">The purpose of Biblical fasting allows us to eliminate the distractions in our life that interfere with our spiritual walk.&nbsp;&nbsp;It enables us to hit the reset button of our soul and begins to renew us from the inside out.&nbsp;It also enables us to experience the goodness and mercy of God and prepares our hearts for all of the good things God desires to bring into our lives.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">Remember, your personal fast should present a level of challenge.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">Seek God in prayer and follow what the Holy Spirit leads you to do. &nbsp;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">BEGIN WHERE YOU ARE</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">We’re all at different places in our walk with Jesus. Our jobs, daily schedules, our family life and medical conditions are all different and should be taken into account. So most importantly, whether you’ve fasted before, or this is your first time,&nbsp;begin where you are.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">PRAYER</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">Fasting without prayer is a wasted opportunity.&nbsp; Prayer makes room for more of the presence of God in your life.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">POSSIBLE FASTS</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">There are several types of fasts.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">Complete Fast –&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt">This fast calls for drinking only liquids, typically water with light juices as an option.</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">Selective Fast –&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt">This type of fast involves removing certain elements from a diet. One example of a selective fast is the Daniel Fast, during which you remove meat, sweets, dairy, preservatives, and bread from your diet. You typically drink water and juice for fluids, and eat fruits and vegetables for food.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">Partial Fast –&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt">This fast involves abstaining from eating any types of food in the morning and afternoon (6 am to 5 pm) or basically sun-up to sun-down. &nbsp;</span></span></p><p><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">Media Fast –&nbsp;</span></strong><span style="font-size:16pt">This fast is common for those who do not have much experience fasting foods or who might have medical issues. It allows us to refocus certain areas of our life that are out of balance. For instance,&nbsp;someone might select to abstain from using social media such as Facebook, Twitter or Instagram.&nbsp; It may also include not watching television or listening to the radio.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">The time that you normally would spend in these areas you choose to fast should increase your Bible reading, prayer or worship time.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">During this season of prayer and fasting, we are seeking the Lord in these areas:</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">That God would reveal Himself to us in new ways.&nbsp;</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">That God would enlighten us in the areas we may be self deceived.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Believing God for answered prayer to specific needs.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Declaring our dependence on God in every area of our lives.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Asking for forgiveness of our sins.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Praying for our nation.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Praying that more and more people would come to accept Jesus as Savior.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Inviting the presence of God to move in a greater way at Freedom Church and our lives.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><span style="font-size:16pt">•<span style="font-size:7pt">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></span><span style="font-size:16pt">Crying out to God for the next generation.</span></span></p><p><span style="font-size:12.800000190734863px"><strong><span style="font-size:16pt">Corporate Prayer</span></strong></span></p><p><span style="font-size:16pt">Join us Monday -&nbsp;Friday from 6:30 am to 7:30 am for corporate prayer.&nbsp; We will meet at the Summit Mauldin Campus at 48 Brookfield Oaks Dr. # A, Greenville, SC 29607</span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div>
        
        
        
        
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