S T A R T H E R E !
PRAYER
Just like any relationship, it's important to make it a priority to take time to quiet the world and connect with the Lord. Does first thing in the morning work for you? Maybe on your drive to or from work? When your kids are napping? Maybe it's in the quiet of the evening after a busy day. We want to pick a time where we can really give God our best and our full attention so choose what works for you.
If you're finding it hard to carve out time in your schedule, it may be a sign to take a serious audit of what we're prioritizing above time with the Lord. If we don't take charge of our schedules, our schedules will take charge of us, so let's try our best to prioritize at least 15-30 minutes a day to pray and talk with God.
If you're finding it hard to carve out time in your schedule, it may be a sign to take a serious audit of what we're prioritizing above time with the Lord. If we don't take charge of our schedules, our schedules will take charge of us, so let's try our best to prioritize at least 15-30 minutes a day to pray and talk with God.
Pick the Place
Whether it's in the car, on a park bench, in a prayer closet or cuddled up on the couch, there's no right or wrong place to meet with God! When selecting a place of prayer, we want to intentionally choose a place that you can find peace and minimize distractions. This place will pose as a sacred spot for us to encounter God's presence and offer our time and attention to Him.
Pick Your Posture
Try to think through how you feel most comfortable praying. Maybe it's by pacing? Kneeling? Standing or lying down? Maybe it's by talking out loud to God or quietly allowing the whispers of our soul to reach the Lord's heart, He is excited to hear from you!
Pick Your Prayer Language
God isn't looking for the most articulate words or fancy phrases, He wants to know what's really on your heart. We encourage you to talk to the Lord as you would talk to a friend! Conversation flows freely when we truly trust that God is listening and know that no topic is off limits. But if you're at a loss for words, we've got you covered.
You can start by using the pre-written prayers for the subjects that we feel led to pray for as a church. They will be available daily on our social media and on our app to follow along with, pray out loud word-for-word or to lift up in your own words.
You can start by using the pre-written prayers for the subjects that we feel led to pray for as a church. They will be available daily on our social media and on our app to follow along with, pray out loud word-for-word or to lift up in your own words.
Invite in the Presence of God
Once we've picked the time, location, posture and what to pray, invite the Lord to come meet you exactly where you are! His heart is overjoyed that you'd want to meet with Him and not just pray to get anything from Him, but to get to know Him.
F A S T I N G
Full Fast (Advanced)
Drink only liquids (for the duration of the fast)
The Daniel Fast (Intermediate)
Eat no meat, no sweets and no bread. Drink water and juice. Eat fruits and vegetables.
3 Day Fast (Intermediate)
This can be a full fast, Daniel fast or give up at least one item of food.
Partial Fast (Beginner)
A partial fast is skipping one or two meals a day, for the length of time you set.
W H Y S H O U L D I F A S T ?
- Are you in need of healing or a miracle?
- Do you need to feel a renewal of God’s presence in your life?
- Is there a dream inside of you that only He can make possible?
- Are you in need of wisdom, guidance, strength, peace, etc?
- Do you desire a deeper, more intimate relationship with the Lord?
- Are you ready to have heightened sensitivity to the desires of God?
- Do you need to experience freedom from sin that’s been holding you back?
- Is there a friend or family member that needs salvation?
- Do you desire to know God’s purpose for your life?
Follow along with us as we pray intentionally together over the next 21 days.
W E E K O N E
DAY ONE – JANUARY 12
Abide in Me
DAY TWO – JANUARY 13
Turn God into a Habit
DAY THREE – JANUARY 14
I Look at Him
DAY FOUR – JANUARY 15
Reward for Following Jesus
DAY FIVE – JANUARY 16
Find your Secret Place
DAY SIX – JANUARY 17
Elimination of Hurry
DAY SEVEN – JANUARY 18
Sabbath Reflection
DAY ONE – JANUARY 12
Abide in Me
DAY TWO – JANUARY 13
Turn God into a Habit
DAY THREE – JANUARY 14
I Look at Him
DAY FOUR – JANUARY 15
Reward for Following Jesus
DAY FIVE – JANUARY 16
Find your Secret Place
DAY SIX – JANUARY 17
Elimination of Hurry
DAY SEVEN – JANUARY 18
Sabbath Reflection
W E E K TW O
DAY EIGHT – JANUARY 19
What is Spiritual Formation?
DAY NINE – JANUARY 20
The Problem
DAY TEN – JANUARY 21
You Are Not In Control
DAY ELEVEN – JANUARY 22
No Accidental Saints
DAY TWELVE – JANUARY 23
Theory of Change
DAY THIRTEEN – JANUARY 24
3 Losing Strategies
DAY FOURTEEN – JANUARY 25
Sabbath Reflection
DAY EIGHT – JANUARY 19
What is Spiritual Formation?
DAY NINE – JANUARY 20
The Problem
DAY TEN – JANUARY 21
You Are Not In Control
DAY ELEVEN – JANUARY 22
No Accidental Saints
DAY TWELVE – JANUARY 23
Theory of Change
DAY THIRTEEN – JANUARY 24
3 Losing Strategies
DAY FOURTEEN – JANUARY 25
Sabbath Reflection
W E E K T H R E E
DAY FIFTEEN – JANUARY 26
Jesus is the Prototype
DAY SIXTEEN – JANUARY 27
Making Space For The Gospel
DAY SEVENTEEN – JANUARY 28
Preach the Gospel
DAY EIGHTEEN – JANUARY 29
Demonstrating the Gospel
DAY NINETEEN – JANUARY 30
Burdens of Love
DAY TWENTY – JANUARY 31
Communal Relationships
DAY TWENTY ONE - FEBRUARY 1
Sabbath Reflection
DAY FIFTEEN – JANUARY 26
Jesus is the Prototype
DAY SIXTEEN – JANUARY 27
Making Space For The Gospel
DAY SEVENTEEN – JANUARY 28
Preach the Gospel
DAY EIGHTEEN – JANUARY 29
Demonstrating the Gospel
DAY NINETEEN – JANUARY 30
Burdens of Love
DAY TWENTY – JANUARY 31
Communal Relationships
DAY TWENTY ONE - FEBRUARY 1
Sabbath Reflection
Resources for NextGen
Our Next Gen Resources are created to support both Rise Up Youth and Kids House students as they grow in their faith. These tools help families and leaders reinforce what’s being taught each week in age-appropriate, engaging ways. Whether at home or in small groups, our resources are here to help the next generation know Jesus and follow Him.
