Week 1 ~ January 1^st – 4^th

Fasting Day - Wednesday 3am- 12pm, Thursday – Saturday 12am – 12pm

 

Fasting Restrictions – Abstain from all foods with the exception of water until the end of daily fast times

 

Prayer Focus: Personal strength and family unity

   

Prayer – Ephesians 3:14 – 21

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named; that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that yet might be filled with all the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen

 

 

Background – This is Paul’s prayer for maturing Saints.

Purpose: To "undo the heavy burdens" (Isa. 58:6)-to solve problems, inviting the Holy Spirit's aid in lifting loads and overcoming barriers that keep ourselves and our loved ones from walking joyfully with the Lord.

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 6 am – 7am

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 1: It All Starts With God (pg. 17-21) – Colossians 1:16

Purpose Driven Life Day 2: You Are Not An Accident (pg.22-26) – Isaiah 44:2

Purpose Driven Life Day 3: What Drives Your Life? (pg. 27-35) – Ecclesiastes 4:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 4: Made to Last Forever (pg. 36-40) – Ecclesiastes 3:11

 

 

Week 2 – January 5^th  – 11th

Fasting Day - 6am – 6pm (General Congregation)

6am – 3pm(New Converts, Seniors and those with medical conditions)  

 

Fasting Restrictions – Abstain from all foods with the exception of water until the end of daily fast times

 

Prayer Focus: Personal strength and family unity   

 

 Prayer – Ephesians 3:14 – 21

For this cause I bow my knees unto the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, of whom the whole family in heaven and earth is named; that he would grant you, according to the riches of his glory, to be strengthened with might by his Spirit in the inner man; that Christ may dwell in your hearts by faith; that ye, being rooted and grounded in love, May be able to comprehend with all saints what is the breadth, and length, and depth, and height; And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that yet might be filled with all the fullness of God. Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us, unto him be glory in the church by Christ Jesus throughout all ages, world without end. Amen

 

Background – This is Paul’s prayer for maturing Saints.

Purpose: So "thine health shall spring forth" (Isa. 58:8, KJV)-to gain a healthier life or for healing.

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 12pm – 1pm

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 5: Seeing Life From God’s View (pg.41-46) – James 4:14

Purpose Driven Life Day 6:

        Life Is A Temporary Assignment (pg. 47-52) – Psalms 119:19 and Psalms 39:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 7:

            The Reason For Everything (pg.53-62) – Romans 11:36 and Proverbs 16:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 8:

          Planned For God’s Pleasure (pg. 63-68) – Revelations 4:11 and Psalms 149:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 9:

            What Makes God Smile (pg.69-76) – Numbers 6:25 and Psalms 119:135

Purpose Driven Life Day 10: The Heart of Worship (pg.77-84) – Romans 6:13

Purpose Driven Life Day 11:

             Becoming Best Friends With God (pg. 85-91) – Romans 5:10

 

 

Week 3 – January 12^th  – 18^th

 Fasting All Day    

 

Fasting Restrictions – Vegetables and Juice Only

 

Prayer Focus: Our church and our community

 

 Prayer – Matthew 6:9 - 13

Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts, as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil” For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, forever. Amen

 

Background – This Prayer is known as the Lord’s Prayer.

Purpose: That "the glory of the Lord" will protect us from the evil one (see Isa. 58:8).

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 7pm - 8pm

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 12:

Developing Your Friendship With God (pg. 92-99) – Proverbs 3:32 and James 4:8

Purpose Driven Life Day 13:  

            Worship That Pleases God (pg.100-106) – Mark 12:30

Purpose Driven Life Day 14:

            When God Seems Distant (pg.107-116) – Isaiah 8:17

Purpose Driven Life Day 15:

            Formed For God’s Family (pg. 117-122) – Hebrews 2:10 and 1 John 3:1

Purpose Driven Life Day 16:

            What Matters Most (pg.123-129) – 2 John 1:6 and 1 Corinthians 13:3

Purpose Driven Life Day 17:

            A Place to Belong (pg.130-137) – Ephesians 2:19 and 1 Timothy 3:15

Purpose Driven Life Day18:

         Experiencing Life Together (pg. 138-144) – Colossians 3:15 and Psalms 133:1

 

 

Week 4 – January 19^th – 25^th

 Fasting Day – 3pm – 12 midnight (General Congregation)

3pm – 10pm(New Converts, Seniors and those with medical conditions)

 

Fasting Restrictions – Fruits, Vegetables and Water Only

 

Prayer Focus: City Officials, Government Officials and President Barak Obama and his family

 

Prayer: Ezra 8:23

 So we fasted and entreated our God for this, and He answered our prayer.  

 

Background – This fast is known as the Ezra Fast.

 Purpose: To allow God's "light [to] break forth like the morning" (Isa. 58:8), bringing clearer perspective and insight as we make crucial decisions.

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 11pm – 12 midnight

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 19:

            Cultivating Community (pg. 145-151) – James 3:18 and Acts 2:42

Purpose Driven Life Day 20:

            Restoring Broken Fellowship (pg.152-159) – 2Corinthians 5:18

Purpose Driven Life Day 21:

             Protecting Your Church (pg. 160-170) – Ephesians 4:3 and Colossians 3:14

Purpose Driven Life Day 22:

Created To Become Like Christ (pg.171-178) – Romans 8:29 and Colossians 1:15

Purpose Driven Life Day 23:

             How We Grow (pg.179-184) Ephesians 4:14-15

Purpose Driven Life Day 24:

            Transformed By Truth (pg. 185-192) – Matthew 4:4 and Acts 20:32

Purpose Driven Life Day 25:

            Transformed By Trouble (pg. 193-200) – 2 Corinthians 4:17

 

 

 

Week 5 – January 26^th – February 1^st

Fasting Day - 12pm – 8pm (General Congregation)

12pm – 6pm(New Converts, Seniors and those with medical conditions)

 

Fasting Restrictions – No TV, Movies or Social Media

 

Prayer Focus:  Leadership of our Church

 

Prayer: 1 Samuel 7:6

 So they gathered together at Mizpah, drew water, and poured it out before the Lord. And they fasted that day, and said there, ‘We have sinned against the Lord.

 

Background – This fast is known as the Samuel fast.  

Purpose: "To let the oppressed (physically and spiritually) go free" (Isa. 58:6)-for revival and soul winning, to identify with people everywhere enslaved literally or by sin and to pray to be used of God to bring people out of the kingdom of darkness and into God's marvelous light.

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 12 pm – 1pm

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 26:

            Growing Through Temptation (pg. 201-208) – James 1:12

Purpose Driven Life Day 27:

        Defeating Temptation (pg. 209-216) – 2 Timothy 2:22 and 1 Corinthians 10:13

Purpose Driven Life Day 28:

            It Takes Time (pg.217-226) – Ecclesiastes 3:1 and Philippians 1:6

Purpose Driven Life Day 29:

             Accepting Your Assignment (pg. 227-233) – Ephesians 2:10 and John 14:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 30:

            Shaped For Serving God (pg. 234-240) – Job 10:8 and Isaiah 43:21

Purpose Driven Life Day 31:

             Understanding Your Shape (pg. 241-248) – Psalms 139:13

Purpose Driven Life Day 32:

             Using What God Gave You 9pg. 249-256) – Romans 12:5

 

 

Week 6 – February 2^nd – 9^th

 Fasting Day - 12 midnight – 12 noon

 

Fasting Restrictions – Abstain from ALL foods only water

 

Prayer Focus: Salvation for family, friends and the lost

 

Prayer: 1 Kings 19:4,8

He himself went a day's journey into the wilderness He arose and ate and drank; and he went in the strength of that food forty days and forty nights

 

Background – This fast is known as the Elijah fast.

Purpose: "To break every yoke" (Isa. 58:6)-conquering the mental and emotional problems that would control our lives, and returning the control to the Lord.

 

 

Church Open for 1 Hour of Prayer at Zion: 7pm – 8pm

Corporate Prayer Times: 6am, 12 pm, 6pm

 

 

Daily Reading:

Purpose Driven Life Day 33:

             How Real Saints Act 9pg. 257-264) – Mark 10:43 and Matthew 7:16

Purpose Driven Life Day 34:

            Thinking Like A Servant (pg.265-271) – Numbers 14:24 and Philippians 2:5

Purpose Driven Life Day 35:

           God’s Power In Your Weakness 9pg. 272-280) – 2 Corinthians 12:9 and 13:4

Purpose Driven Life Day 36:

             Made For A Mission (pg. 281-288) – John 17:18

Purpose Driven Life Day 37:

Sharing Your Life Message (pg.289-296) – 1 John 5:10 and 1 Thessalonians 1:8

Purpose Driven Life Day 38:

Becoming A World-Class Christian (pg.297-304) – Mark 16:15 and Psalms 67:2

Purpose Driven Life Day 39:

            Balancing Your Life (pg.305-311) – Ephesians 5”15 and 2 Peter 3:17

Purpose Driven Life Day 40:

            Living With Purpose (pg.312-319) – Proverbs 19:21 and Acts 13:36