Seek First
40 days of Prayer & Fasting – Above the Noise!

Why Now?

In the midst of all the current “noise” and this turbulent season, we believe it is so vital for believers to come together in One Spirit for an intentional time of prayer and corporate fasting, as we fix our eyes on Jesus and prepare our hearts for the days to come. Although many in the Kalamazoo body of Christ joined in prayer beginning on September 24, 2020, this guide has been written so that you can begin it at any time.  So even if you did not engage over these past months, we encourage you to just begin your own journey of Seeking Him First right now!

A few thoughts in light of the political climate:  As we begin, let’s keep in mind that we are not praying for our own thoughts, our own desire, our own will to be done. We are praying to our perfect and holy Father, whose thoughts are high above our own, whose ways are higher than our ways. We are praying for His Kingdom to come and His will to be done on earth as it is in heaven, which includes our government. As we all have differing views and opinions, this prayer guide will be strictly biblically based. Nothing less and nothing more. This is only a guide. Please pray in your own personal time however you feel led by the Spirit of the One, True Living God.

Regarding the fast, we are not declaring any specific type but rather are encouraging each individual to seek the Lord about what “kind” of fast He is calling you to. Is there a stumbling block or idol in your life that is blocking your heart from hearing Him clearly? Is it food? Is it social media? Or even media in general? 

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting. Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.”  -Matthew 6:16-18