Types of Fasts

• A Complete Fast
• A Partial Fast
• The Daniel Fast
• A Non-Food Fast
• Isolation Fast
• Esther Fast

**Please fast as God leads and in consultation with your physician**

While fasting for spiritual growth you want to intentionally plan times of prayer and scripture meditation into your day.

1. Prayer – talking to God
2. Scripture Meditation – God talking to you
   Both are key to the breakthrough you are seeking.
   

DAY OF CONSECRATION

Day 1

“I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.”

(Romans 12:1-2, ESV)

• Sit before the Lord and ask Him if there is any area of sin or idolatry in your life or home and remove it.
• Spend time today in worship before the Lord – play worship music, sing songs unto the Lord.

VISION FOR 2024

Day 2

"And the Lord answered me, and said,

Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it."

(Habakkuk 2:2)

• Ask the Lord to give you clear insight into
  His plans for you and your family in 2024.

WALKING IN OBEDIENCE

Day 3

“If ye be willing and obedient, ye shall eat

the good of the land.”

(Isaiah 1:19)

• Pray for strength to obey the voice of the
  Lord this year.

PROSPERITY FOR

GOD’S PEOPLE

Day 4

"But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you."

(Matthew 6:33)

• Pray to the Lord that as you prioritize His Kingdom to be first in your life that you will inherit the fat of the land.

GOOD DEEDS OF

THE GOSPEL

Day 5

“Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen: to loose the chains of injustice and untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and break every yoke?

Is it not to share your food with the hungry and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter - when you see the naked, to clothe them, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?”

(Isaiah 58:6-7)

• Ask the Lord to reveal what you can do in 2024 to make a difference in your community.

HEAR GOD’S VOICE

Day 6

"My sheep hear my voice, I know them, and they follow me.""

(John 10:27) 

• Pray for the Lord to fine tune your hearing this season.

The Church

Day 7

“You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of His own possession, that you may proclaim the excellencies of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light.”

(1 Peter 2:9, ESV)

• Pray that the Church would be one, even as Father, Son, and Holy Ghost are one. May we be “agreeing wholeheartedly with each other, loving one another, and working together with one mind and purpose.” (Philippians 2:2, NLV)

HEALING IN THE

BODY OF CHRIST

Day 8

"Who his own self bare our sins in his own body on the tree, that we, being dead to sins, should live unto righteousness:

by whose stripes ye were healed."

(1 Peter 2:24)

• Pray for the Lord to heal the sick and diseases, hurts and pains, in the body of Christ.

the pastors

Day 9

"Take heed therefore unto yourselves, and to all the flock, over which the Holy Ghost hath made you overseers, to feed the church of God, which he hath purchased with his own blood."
(Acts 20:28)

• Pray that whenever the pastors speak, words may be given to them, so that they will fearlessly make known the mystery of the gospel of Jesus the Christ.
  (Ephesians 6:19) 
• Pray specifically for Highlands’ pastors: Pastor Subash, Pastor Hantz, Pastor Valerie and Pastor Mary.

MINISTERs AND MINISTRY LEADERS

Day 10

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

(Galatians 6:9)

• Pray for the Lord to give insight to each ministry leader of His mission for them in 2024.

1. Marriage Ministry – Ministers Errol and Cheryl Franklin
2. Usher Ministry – Minister Felix Idamien
3. Deliverance Ministry – Minister Gina Navas, Sister Anais Morgan
4. Sound Ministry – Bro. Timothy Mohammed
5. Highland Bible Institute – Bro. Collin Baker
6. Security Ministry – Bro. Jose Morales
7. Spanish Ministry – Bro. Moises and Sister Fabiola Reyes
8. Media Ministry – Sis. Sherry Valle
9. Hospitality Ministry – Bro. Courtney and Sis. Andrea Cunningham
10. Drama Ministry – Sis. Ashley Oliver-Russel
11. Evangelism Ministry - Minister Marie Santiago

MINISTERS AND MINISTRY LEADERS

Day 11

"Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others."

(Philippians 2:3-4)

• Pray for strength for each ministry leader to train, instruct, and edify their ministry members.

1. Intercessory Ministry - Sis. Candida Mattocks
2. Women’s Ministry - Sis. Claudia Mondesire
3. Youth Choir - Sis. Lauren Mondesire
4. Gift of Love Ministry - Sis. Edith Summers
5. Letter of Love Ministry - Sis. Lillian White
6. Dance Ministry - Sis. Lisa Oliver
7. Fireside Chat Ministry - Mother Loretta Hylton
8. Chaplaincy Ministry - Sis. Lurline Williams
9. Senior Ministry - Sis. Noami Reed
10. H.O.P.E. Ministry - Sis. Yanick Andre
11. Worship Ministry - Pastor Valerie Surrett
12. Youth Ministry - Sis. Jennifer Abraham

Church Staff

Day 12

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and he will establish your plans."

(Proverbs 16:3)

• Pray for God’s wisdom and strength for all who are in charge of the running of the physical church.

The family

Day 13

"He and all his family were devout and God-fearing; he gave generously to those in need and prayed to God regularly."

(Acts 10:2)

• Ask the Lord to bless the families, giving them a heart to follow after Him and to stand up for what is right.

THE children

Day 14

“And all thy children shall be taught of the Lord; and great shall be the peace of thy children”.

(Isaiah 54:13)

• Ask the Lord to cover and protect our children from the evil one, and lead them on the path of righteousness.

our community

Day 15

"And the second [commandment] is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself."

(Matthew 22:39)

• Pray for the well being of your neighborhood.

NEW YORK CITY

Day 16

"Then if my people who are called by my name will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land."
(2 Chronicles 7:14)

• Ask the Lord to reveal wickedness and sin that is causing spiritual sickness in our city.

THE NATION

Day 17

"Righteousness exalteth a nation: but sin is a reproach to any people."

(Proverbs 14:34)

• Pray for the Lord to eradicate sin and Idolatry from our nation.

LEADERS AND THOSE IN AUTHORITY toDAY

Day 18

“I  urge, then, first of all, that petitions, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for all people – for Kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

(1 Timothy 2:1-2)

• Pray for leaders and those in positions of authority to receive wisdom and understanding from the Lord to lead in righteousness.

PRAy TO PROTECT

THE UNBORN

Day 19

The Lord said, “They have built the high places of Baal to burn their children in the fire as offerings to Baal–something I did not command or mention, nor did it enter my mind.”
(Jeremiah 19:5; NIV)

• Pray for the health and safety of children in the womb. May they be born to life, and showered with love and well-being.

THE HARVEST

Day 20

“Only ask, and I will give you the nations as your inheritance, the whole earth as your possession.”

(Psalm 2:8)

• Ask the Lord for a worldwide harvest of souls.

WORLD PEACE

Day 21

"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."

(Luke 2:14)

• Pray for an end to the wars overseas and that nations will seek peace not war.