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     Calvary Chapel Mountain Home is a fellowship of believers located in Mountain Home, Idaho. Our desire for individuals is that they would be encouraged in their walk with Christ, through worship, verse-by-verse Bible teaching, fellowship, and ministry opportunities.
     
Sunday morning services are at 9am and 11am, or you can watch our livestream on Facebook. Reality Youth Group meets 2nd service only. We also have a Wednesday night service at 6:30pm.
 
To sign up for Mens and Women’s groups, reach out to Lauren@ccmountainhome.com
 
 

Prayer and Fasting week, Sunday March 17th-Thursday March 21st, 2024

“But you, when you fast…” Matthew 6:17

As they ministered to the Lord and fasted…” Acts 13:2

 

In preparation for Resurrection Sunday, March 31st, I invite you to join us in a time of fasting and prayer. Jesus modeled this for us, gave instruction to His disciples, and the church has sought His direction through the discipline of fasting and prayer in every generation since the Resurrection. As we all know, the many issues of life seem to lead us in all different directions. Although these issues are often important, even essential, we do much better when we have a clear sense of God’s direction through life’s challenges.

 

As followers of Jesus Christ, it is imperative that we look to Him for strength, enabling, correction, and direction in every area of our lives. It is essential that we allow Him to review our lives and make the necessary adjustments and improvements that He determines are needed. Psalm 46:10 instructs us to “be still and know that He is God”, which speaks of settling yourself before God that you may know Him and His will.  Jesus also cautioned and encouraged His disciples concerning life’s priorities and needs when He said, “But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you” (Matthew 6:33).

I ask that we join together in prayer and fasting from Sunday evening, March 17th through Thursday, March 21st. We will begin on Sunday, March 17th with a time of praise, prayer and sharing. This is a very important meeting for everyone to come together, united and eager to see what God has in store for us. We will have additional group meeting times listed on our website as well as some very helpful and instructive information concerning fasting and prayer.

I realize that as I ask this church family to join in prayer and fasting that some have never fasted. For some, the thought of extended periods without food is not appealing at all. Remember, Jesus would not ask us to do something that was not beneficial, nor would He ask us to do something that was pointless. Fasting and prayer belong together for you cannot benefit spiritually when you fast physically unless you are in prayer. The fast that God calls us to (Isaiah 58) is the fast that puts Him first and seeks His will. Biblical fasting is done for many reasons:

 

  • Obey God (Isaiah 58:6)
  • Deny the flesh and discern His will (Daniel 9:3)
  • Strengthen the Spiritual Man (Matthew 4:2)
  • Honor God; without seeking attention from men. (Matthew 6:16)
  • Open our eyes and heart to what God desires to do and is doing. (Acts 13:2-3)

 

Fasting is not a way to redirect the hand of God, rather it is a discipline that helps us to see the heart of God. Fasting helps to awaken us so we can hear what God is saying. Also, in a very intriguing way, fasting invokes the power of God in certain situations. (Mark 9:29)

A fast may be done in various ways; Daniel was led by the Spirit to abstain from the Babylonian delicacies (Daniel 1:8). Jesus fasted from food. The early church regularly fasted and prayed for God’s strength and direction. How you fast or what you fast from is between you and God (read Isaiah 58). I encourage you to sit before Him and allow Him to lead in this time. He will lead you in prayer, reveal His love, and guide you into all truth when you put Him first.

 

In His Grace,

Pastor Dan

 

“Is this not the fast I have chosen: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the heavy burdens, to let the oppressed go free and to break every yoke?”  Isaiah 58:6

 

“Now may the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God and into

the patience of Christ” 2 Thessalonians 3:5

 

 

Prayer Schedule

March 17th-21st | CCMH

Sunday: 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Prayer and Worship

Monday: 6:30 – 7:30am, 6:30-7:30pm

Tuesday: 6:30-7:30am, 6:30-8:00pm

Wednesday: 6:30-7:30am, 6:30-8 pm (a portion of our evening Step By Step study will be spent in prayer)

Thursday: 6:30-7:30am. At 5PM we will meet for communion and a ‘break the fast’ meal. (Bring a light snack, soup, fruit or veggies to share.)