PRAY 2021
We are starting the year as we mean to go on - by being a ‘Pray First’ people, setting aside 21 days to focus on prayer and fasting. Scroll through the booklet below for daily prayer guides, and see further resources below.
For more prayer resources go to redeemerchurchcolchester.org/pray.
PRAYER CALENDAR
All prayer gatherings on Zoom until further notice. Links below - simply click the highlighted text or copy and paste the short link;
DAILY PRAYER GUIDE
Scroll through the below presentation for prayer topics and prompts.
FAST & PRAYER - RESOURCES TO HELP YOU
Take part in a simple fast
For this series, we are adding the option of fasting together for the whole or part of the 21 days. In the bible, Daniel's fight against spiritual forces was aided by his prayer with fasting. The Daniel Fast is a simple way for us all to learn and grow together in the powerful discipline. You eat a simple diet and this helps focus your heart on God and continue to pray.
Three reasons to take part
It will help us pray beyond our gatherings and add spiritual weight to our prayers.
We will encounter God.
In this time of adversity, it will help us thrive.
How it works
To take part simply download the guide and cookbook below and plan your fast (thanks to Relational Mission for these resources). If you are changing your diet or doing a form of fast for the whole 21 days, start on Monday 11th January and break fast on Sunday 31st January. If you can’t change your diet for medical reasons or you just don’t think you can fast from certain foods, the guide includes suggestions as to other ways you can fast.
“Fasting does not gain us any merit with God but it is a weapon that gains ground for the Kingdom.”
We believe that, like Daniel, our fasting together will lead to even more breakthrough than would otherwise have happened. Join us, let’s draw near to God together and see Him move in power.
FASTING GUIDE & COOKBOOK
Plan your Daniel fast (optional). We have produced a guide and a cookbook - simply click on the images to download a pdf.
GENERAL RESOURCES
Find even more resources at redeemerchurchcolchester.org/pray.
Use the acronym ACTS to develop a balanced prayer life and communicate with God in a way that encourages intimacy.
Wow, Sorry, Thanks, Please: Four Simple Words to Lead Your Child in Prayer
Jeannie Cunnion shares how she uses a simplified version of the ACTS model of prayer with her young children.
Use this example of how you might read through, meditate on, and respond to a Bible passage through prayer.
Books to Strengthen Your Prayer Life
Strengthen your prayer life with these recommended resources.