PRAYER & FASTING
EXPERIENCE GOD IN A NEW, PERSONAL AND POWERFUL WAY
There are many promises in the Bible about praying and fasting:
“Call me and I will answer you and tell you great, incredible things that you know nothing about.”
(Jeremiah 33:3)
or:
“If you fast “… then my light will break through your darkness. The night around you will become bright day. I, the LORD, will always guide you. Even in the desert I will provide for you; I will give you health and strength. You will be like a well-watered garden and a spring that never dries up.”
(Isaiah 58:11b & 12)
Discover the power of fasting for your personal life and take part in our church-wide fasting periods to be inspired and encouraged again and again.
WHAT ARE THE “21 DAYS”?
The 21 Days are our ICF Lent. We are joining in with the worldwide Lent before Easter, but are inspired by Daniel in the Bible (Daniel 9-10), who took 21 days for a time of prayer and fasting and had a personal encounter with God.
Fasting is a beautiful thing. Of course, the first few days are often a challenge, no question. That is why it is particularly important to emphasize that we do not see fasting as a religious act. Please never feel pressured to fast, but make it your personal time with God, Jesus and the Holy Spirit.
WHAT IS “FASTING FOR FRIENDS”?
We sincerely hope that people will come into contact with God’s love and experience his power. We not only want to pray for this personal encounter with Jesus, but also fast.
Before important events in our church, such as the Christmas season, we pray and fast together as a church for a week – and invite you to join in. Just ask God who he puts on your heart and how you can get involved.
Of course, you are welcome to fast for friends and family at any time during the year, even together with your group.
TIPS FOR YOUR TIME OF PRAYER AND/OR FASTING
PRAYING IS TALKING TO GOD
“Pray like never before!”
31 inspiring prayer ideas for your everyday life
Have you also resolved countless times to pray more, but you don’t succeed? Do you long for a deeper relationship with our great God, but somehow it doesn’t really work out? Then this creative prayer book is just for you!
FASTING! Why? What for? Why?
Möchtest du erleben, wie Gott auf einzigartige Weise in deinem Leben wirkt? Willst du aus alten Gewohnheiten ausbrechen und Herausforderungen neu mit Gott bewältigen?
Dann ist das Buch „Gott erleben wie niemals zuvor -21 Tage Fasten & Beten“ genau das Richtige für dich. In 31 Kapiteln entdeckst du die Kraft des Fastens und bekommst dazu praktische Tipps, die deinen Glauben stärken und spürbare Veränderungen bringen.
FASTING PREPARATION FOR ADULTS
Fasting is about focusing on God. On the one hand, we consciously give up something, and on the other, we try to spend time with God more consciously in our everyday lives. Here you will find inspiration on what you can keep in mind when fasting.
FASTING PREPARATION FOR FAMILIES
If you would like to discover the topic of fasting with your children, you will find inspiration here to talk to them about this topic.
LIBRARY SCHEDULE
The Bible reading plan, written especially for our Lenten season, provides you with daily inspiration and instructions for your time of prayer and fasting, which you can use alone or with your group. You can start the reading plan at any time.
TELEGRAM CHANNEL
Especially in our fast-paced world, it is very important to find peace and quiet. We would therefore like to suggest that you avoid social media completely during the 21 days. If it helps you to be inspired by others on the topic of prayer & fasting, there is our Prayer & Fasting Channel on Telegram, which you can subscribe to here.