What are key thoughts, ideas, or lessons that you have learned in the past 21 days? Some concluding thoughts that might be helpful for the future:Here’s a helpful description of fasting from David Platt:Matthew 6:16–18 Reminds Us to FastLord, Your love is better than life. Your Word is better than food and Your presence is our sustenance. May we fast in a way that brings glory to You.So let me ask...

Hello Fulton Alliance Church Family! Allow me, as your pastor, to give you a few insights regarding this 21-day fast.  While Biblical fasting refers to food. There are a number of ways to fast. Remember, the real point of fasting is to connect with God on a deeper level. A Fast is about humbling our hearts before God. Fasting and praying are about giving up the thing you seek for satisfaction in o...

You are at the end of this 21 day fast.  We hope you have found it to have enriched your relationship with Jesus, and with others.  You have probably learned a lot about yourself.  You have hopefully learned a lot about drawing into the Lord through fasting.  Our hope is that you will choose to practice this regularly in your life.  It can be helpful and will strengthen you.One of the things we ar...

Are you ready to be sent out to be a strengthener of souls? We need a “strengthening of our souls” during those times. We also need to be prepared to be a “strengthener of souls” for others. That’s what it is all about. ...

Through fasting, we express our desire for God’s transformative work in our lives, inviting Him to restore and redeem every area that needs His touch. It is through this surrender that we experience the fullness of His love and find true freedom in Christ....

The psalmist desired the favor and blessing of God so that many others would know of God’s power for themselves. The psalmist realized that our God is powerful and personal, and what He does is never supposed to be kept private. Believing in God’s favor in your life is significant, and the Lord’s goodness and blessing are not only on display for others to see but also must be declared for others t...

One of the realities of life is the uncertainty each day holds. Uncertainty surrounds us – in the challenges we face, what the weather will be like, the fluctuation of the economy, and so much more. The truth is we can approach uncertainty with either fear or faith. Faith allows us to step into all life can bring with the Word of God as our foundation in every situation.God speaks through the prop...

... when we trust God with our whole heart, not based on what we see or what we think is best; God will reveal our next step in His perfect timing. The path will straighten out in front of us; the road will rise to meet us. Notice that it’s God who will be the one to straighten our path. Our job is to simply align our hearts with God’s heart and keep moving forward....

We can have confidence that battles are being fought and won through this fast, and we will see God work in and through every circumstance we face; we will receive the wisdom we need to make decisions and will see an even greater demonstration of God’s power in our lives and in our church in the days to come....

The disciples did not lack the authority; the object of their dependence had shifted. They began to operate in their own limited power instead of God’s supernatural power. An increase of God’s power, His presence, and His authority in our lives is not a one-and-done event. It is a daily filling. Each day we need to stop and ask for supernatural direction from God and be re-filled with His presence...

Jesus assures that those who ask will receive, those who seek will find, and those who knock will have the door opened. Be reminded today of the importance of seeking God through fasting, knowing that our Heavenly Father always responds as we earnestly seek Him. So don’t stop and don’t give up. Keep asking, seeking, and knocking!...

Be encouraged today that no matter what situation you may be facing, God can turn it around by imparting His favor on your life....

Instead of focusing on the problem and the unlikely negative events coming in your future, focus on the right things. Anxiety is defeated when we align our minds with the mind of God....

To encourage someone is to impart courage to them. Every day we have the opportunity to leave a conversation, a meeting, or an interaction better than we found it, and that happens through our words. Choose to use your words to bring life everywhere you go!...

You can tell God how you feel, tell Him what you need, but also acknowledge the truth that He is your rock and your fortress, the One who will bring your victory. The One who will heal your body. The One who will provide for your every need....

In times of waiting, the focus of our thoughts and words will create either a fortress of fear or a fortress of faith. When you choose to make the characteristics of God the center of your focus, you will find your faith strengthened during your season of waiting. This turns waiting into a weapon that will thwart the plans of the enemy....

It’s an incredible gift that God tells us that the path He leads us on “springs up.” When our hearts are in-tune with Him, we will not miss His plan. He makes it obvious; it springs up!...

Paul Bunyan had a prayer that went like this: “He that is down need fear no fall. He that is low no pride. He that is humble ever shall have God to be his guide”. ...

And as you praise, your troubles get smaller as you make God bigger. Victory is coming, and your praise becomes a weapon that battles the enemy. Know that with every word and song of praise from your lips, the Lord is going before you and defeating the enemy....

Are there things you’ve stopped asking God for because you either got tired of asking or thought it wasn’t God’s will to answer? Perhaps it’s praying for that lost friend, for the breakthrough in healing, that dream job, a spouse, or to become pregnant. Whatever you’re praying for through this fast, remind yourself that just because it hasn’t happened yet, doesn’t mean it won’t happen soon!...

Elijah’s preparation resulted in a supernatural miracle, the defeat of false prophets, and a nation turning back to God. But none of that would have happened if Elijah just sat on the word and waited around for it to happen. Instead, he began taking action and prepared for the miracle....

Beginning with gratitude leads you to remember what God has done. Know that He is faithful, and He loves you! ...