The practice of fasting in the Christian’s life is, simply put, a time when the believer gives up something in order to concentrate and be reminded of our utter dependence on God for our every need. Doing this allows our hearts and minds to reflect on the foundational truth that nothing in this world ought to be more important to us than the Lord Himself.
We want to pray to the Lord in faith, trusting in the words of Psalm 10:17: “O LORD, you hear the desire of the afflicted; you will strengthen their heart; you will incline your ear.”
Why are we doing this?
We are taking these two weeks to fast and pray in preparation for Easter, that God would be glorified, for many first time visitors, and the salvation of many in Portland and our world.
What are we praying for?
For the Gospel to go forth in Portland, our nation, and around the world this Easter.
Our friends, family, and neighbors would join us and be changed by the gospel. 2 Peter 3:9 tells us that the Lord is not willing that any should perish. His greatest desire is for all to come to repentance.
For those taking the obedient step of baptism this Easter.
When is this taking place?
Beginning on Friday, April 1, we are going to replace one or more of our routines of breakfast, lunch, and dinner with prayer and Scripture between April 1 and Easter Sunday, April 17. Every Wednesday morning during this time we will meet together to pray on Zoom at 6:30am. Meeting ID: 548 260 8424 Passcode: 932022.
We will finish together on Easter morning at our gathering space at 9:30am as we pray for all that God will do that Sunday!