Seek: A Corporate Fast

By jmcgowan on January 25, 2009 | Filed under: Uncategorized
Consecrate a fast,
Proclaim a solemn assembly;
Gather the elders
And all the inhabitants of the land
To the house of the LORD your God,
And cry out to the LORD.

- Joel 1:14

Following the leading of the same Spirit who spoke through the prophet Joel, The Gathering is setting aside Monday, January 26th for a time of corporate fasting and prayer. We’re asking students throughout DC and anyone passionate about awakening on the campuses of the nation’s capital to join with us on Monday. This coming week marks the first of the spring semester when all of the universities we serve are in session and each night at our Gathering worship experiences, I’m going to be sharing the vision of The Gathering. It’s a week to remind ourselves of who we are, why we exist and what we’re asking the Lord to do through our lives. Given how much we’re asking the Lord to do this week, we want to start by seeking Him.

Fasting is about clearing extra space in life to be intentional about pursuing God through prayer, the Scriptures and meditation. What you give up is between you and the Lord. Maybe you don’t eat for the day, or maybe you give up coffee. Maybe a night without tv. That’s up to you and God. But the point isn’t giving up something just for the purpose of being spiritually tested. We’re not saying to God, “Look, I love You so much I’m not eating.” That’s not how you show love.

What we’re doing is freeing up space in life to seek Him. That’s the point. To help us on the journey, I’m going to be posting a series of devotionals to this blog throughout the day tomorrow. Each will contain some Scripture, thoughts for reflection and a focus for prayer. If you can track with those posts throughout the day, they will guide you as we seek Him together.

We’re looking to Christ for amazing things this semester. I hope you’ll start by seeking Him with the rest of our community tomorrow.

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