ON YOUR TWENTY-FIRST DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Find someone and share your experience with that person.

* Replenish yourself with liquids, and prepare to ease back into solid food on the twenty-second day.

* Be thankful and rejoice.

* Write your feelings in your prayer journal.

* Anticipation increases regarding what the Lord is doing in your life.

PRAISE GOD!

* On this final day, ask the Lord to reveal to you if there is any unforgiveness, bitterness, or other hinderances that you have yet to lay fully before your Lord.

* Prepare for blessing, harvest, and an anointing like you have never experienced before.

* Get ready because the rest of the year will not be like any other before it!

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 21: SPIRIT OF PRAYER FOR THE HOLY SPIRIT TO FALL

Matthew 5:6 – Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.

Why is this the prayer focus on the last day of your fast? Because by now you are so sensitive to the Holy Spirit that you realize nothing else will satisfy. Nothing else will do in a world that is clamoring for your attention. This world needs the touch of God. It needs the sweeping movement of the Holy Spirit convicting people of sin and drawing them to the cross. But you have to hunger for it. You have to thirst for it. There's a difference between wanting a drink and being thirsty. When you're thirsty, everything in you says, "I've got to have it." When you get thirsty, He'll pour out His Spirit. Focus your prayers today on a spirit of prayer to be released in churches and homes across this land, pray that God will pour out His Holy Spirit and revive us again!

ON YOUR TWENTIETH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Pray and stay in God's Word – this is the eve of your completion!

* Worship God through music and praise.

* Cravings are apparent, but you've lasted this long!

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Take some time today and go back to read your journal entries from the start of the fast to this twentieth day.

* What do your journal entries tell you about your own personal journey these last three weeks?

* Take a moment and journal about the breakthroughs you have experienced or key things the Lord has shown you during the fast. Spend time in prayer and thanksgiving.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 20: THE HARVEST FIELD

God said, "Ask of Me, and I will give you in the nations for Your inheritance, and the ends of the earth for Your possession" (Ps. 2:8). Jesus told us, "Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field" (Matt. 9:38, NIV).

On this twentieth day of your fast, focus your prayers on these two key instructions from heaven. Cry out to God to save multitudes in the valley of decision. Cry out for the lost and hurting, the poor, and the addicted. Ask God to send missionaries, ambassadors of His Word, into the Earth.

ON YOUR NINETEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Continue to drink water.

* Pray for guidance and strength.

* Document your thoughts in your journal.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Consider what you would be willing to share with others today. How you will articulate your experience, and what it has meant to you in terms of your relationship with God?

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 19: REVIVAL

Psalm 51:10

Create in me a clean heart, O God; and renew a right spirit within me.

The Hebrew word for revive is chayah which means to live, have life, remain alive, sustain life, nourish and preserve life, live prosperously, live forever, be quickened, be alive, be restored to life and health. According to that definition, revival is not just a one-time shot of life, revival is a continual nourishment, preservation, quickening and restoration to life.

Psalm 80:17-19

Let your hand rest on the man at your right hand, the son of man you have raised up for yourself. Then we will not turn away from you; revive us, and we will call on your name. Restore us, Lord God Almighty; make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.

ON YOUR EIGHTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Pray and stay in God's Word.

* Continue to journal your experiences.

* Meditate on what this fast means to you.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Examine any areas of unforgiveness and bitterness that the Lord is asking you to surrender to Him.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 18: FACING FEAR

2 Timothy 1:7 – For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.

One of the most common commands of God throughout the bible is, “fear not!” God tells us not to fear because it is something that people often do. The tactic of the enemy is to make us run and to keep us from going in the direction that God intends. Scripture tells us that the enemy is like a roaring lion. When lions hunt, the older male lions roar and scare the game in one direction while the young female hunters lurk and wait on the other side. The roaring lions have little power but fear is their tool. God is the one that gives you power and authority, do not fear the roar. Pray today against fear and receive power, love and a sound mind.

ON YOUR SEVENTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Observe your prayer time and prayer place.

* Reflect on your fast and how it is bringing you closer to God.

* Use each thought of hunger as a reminder of the cross.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Think on the situations from God's Word that seemed impossible without the power of God.

* What situations in your life seem impossible and need God's touch?

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 17: GOD IS MIRACULOUS

I Chronicles 4:10 – Jabez cried out to the God of Israel, ‘Oh, that you would bless me and enlarge my territory! Let your hand be with me, and keep me from harm so that I will be free from pain.’ And God granted his request.

God is bigger than any problem that we may encounter, and it is His desire to bless us. Sometimes we need to ask God for something that seems impossible or at least not probable. Have you had hopes and dreams that you have given up? Ask God to renew your heart for the plans that He has for you. Your success is not dependent on you alone. Pray that God’s power will uphold you and you watch what He will do.

ON YOUR SIXTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Listen to worship music for inspiration and support.

* Reflect on your fast and how it is helping you grow spiritually.

* Your senses become more sensitive to your surroundings and the voice of God.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Remember to stay the course. Write out your thoughts on how you can continue to present your body as a living sacrifice, and see if the Lord does not open up the windows of heaven to you and shower you with His presence.

* Fasting is a form of worship that will humble you. Remind yourself of your dependency on God.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 16: WORSHIP

John 4:23-24 – But the hour is coming, and is now here, when the true worshipers will worship the Father in spirit and truth, for the Father is seeking such people to worship him. God is spirit, and those who worship him must worship in spirit and truth

Hebrews 13:15 – Through him then let us continually offer up a sacrifice of praise to God, that is, the fruit of lips that acknowledge his name.

Worship is more than singing, in fact, singing is a small part. We worship God with all that we have and all that we do. At the heart of worship is the heart of the worshipper – meaning that true worship is an extension of our love. Worship is how we portray our love and can come in many forms. Scripture alone shows us several ways to worship: bow, kneel, lay down, shout, jump, raise hands, sing, and play an instrument are all ways we can worship.

Prayer is also an act of worship. Worship God today in all that you do.

ON YOUR FIFTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Stay hydrated. Hydration will also help with hunger.

* Be sure to listen to God as you pray.

* Notice the Lord's presence all around you.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Reflect on how worship and obedience have provided you with the opportunity for God to reveal Himself and His purposes to you, His special servant.

* Write down the details that were a concern in the beginning of the fast that no longer seem of great concern.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 15: PERSONAL AND SPIRITUAL GIFTS

1 Peter 4:10-11 – As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God's varied grace: whoever speaks, as one who speaks oracles of God; whoever serves, as one who serves by the strength that God supplies—in order that in everything God may be glorified through Jesus Christ. To him belong glory and dominion forever and ever. Amen.

God gives many gifts and abilities to people. God’s ways and purposes are not the same as ours, so we must pray for His direction for the best use of the gifts and talents that God provides. Pray that God will reveal your special abilities and how to use them. Pray for opportunities to exercise your gifts in a way that will bring glory to God.

Romans 12:6-8 – Having gifts that differ according to the grace given to us, let us use them: if prophecy, in proportion to our faith; if service, in our serving; the one who teaches, in his teaching; the one who exhorts, in his exhortation; the one who contributes, in generosity; the one who leads, with zeal; the one who does acts of mercy, with cheerfulness.

ON YOUR FOURTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

Today is the start of our Three Day Fast in which we will be abstaining from all food. For more information on fasting, visit wearecrossing.com/fast

* Listen to your favorite worship music.

* As you meditate, concentrate on scripture promises

* Weight loss will continue.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Praise God for brining you this far and thank Him for His steadfast presence.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 14: DISCERNMENT

Hebrews 4:12 – For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

Discernment is the ability to judge rightly. Just as Solomon prayed for wisdom, you and I can ask God to strengthen our discernment of people, situations, and opportunities. It has to do with being sensitive to His Spirit, which increases exponentially when you are fasting. So, as you continue this journey, make it a point of prayer to ask god to increase your discernment of people, situations, and more. And study His Word. As the writer of Hebrews reminds us,

ON YOUR THIRTEENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Keep water with you at all times.

* Continue to meditate and listen.

* Cravings may return.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* What are the various ways you can experience guidance from God?

* Reflect on how you can resist more temptation in these next days when hunger becomes more obvious.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 13: BODY OF CHRIST

Ephesians 4:1-3 – I, therefore, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you have been called, with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love, eager to maintain the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.

One in every twelve Christians or about 215 million worldwide are being persecuted because of their faith according to a report from Open Doors. Pray for the sustaining power of God for the church worldwide.

Pray that the church body around the world will walk in a manner worthy of the calling You have given us. Pray for our interactions with one another to have humble and gentle hearts. May God grant us patience for one another, bearing with one another in love and give the Body of Christ unity. May we walk humbly with You, God, allowing You to show us our wrongs!

ON YOUR TWELFTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Journal your daily thoughts.

* Continue to focus on God.

* Hunger is still an issue, stay focused.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* What has God revealed to you personally?

* Reflect on what it means to present your body as a living sacrifice through your time of fasting.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 12: RIGHT RELATIONSHIPS AND KINGDOM CONNECTIONS

Proverbs 18:24 – One who has unreliable friends soon comes to ruin, but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother.

Proverbs 17:17 – A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for a time of adversity.

There are many scriptures that speak about the value of having friendships. Today as you pray, focus not only on your need for friends, but on your ability to be a great friend. Pray about the friends that you now have and the friends that God may give you. There are people all around you that are going through crisis and adversity. You may have amazing friends that you haven’t met yet!

Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 – Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up.

ON YOUR ELEVENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Rest and relax.

* Go to your prayer time and prayer place.

* The Lord's presence becomes more apparent.

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Humility is a discipline and not something that just comes naturally. Fasting places one truly in the hands of God, dependent upon Him for spiritual nourishment in the absence of physical nourishment. Journal how this experience has humbled you and made you trust God more.

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 11: FAVOR

Psalm 23:5

You prepare a table before me in the presence of my enemies. You anoint my head with oil; my cup overflows.

Consider this, God spoke into the darkness and created the light by declaring, “Let there be light.” Nothing has been created that has authority over God. When God created humanity, He declared it to be “very good.” You are very good in God’s sight. Light dispels darkness and wherever God abides, there is light. Allow God to shine on your life. Yes, light will expose the things that you may want to be hidden in the shadows. All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God, but God’s desire is to love you and heal you and keep you. It is in the light of God’s favor that the beauty he has intended for you can be seen. Step into the light of God’s love and favor and do not fear the enemy. God has prepared a great banquet feast for all that will come to Him and we receive the life that He offers.

Matthew 11:28-29

Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

ON YOUR TENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

• Read God’s Word and reread if necessary.  

• Continue to get quiet and listen for God’s still, small voice. 

• Hunger pains may hit again today – remember the cross.   

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• What do you currently desire in your life? Remember to pray about your dreams and ask God for guidance in what is best for your life.  

• At this point, what specific assignments do you believe God has for your life? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 10: PROTECTION 

Deuteronomy 31:6 

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. 

Everyone will have trouble in this world from time to time, yet you also have a protector in your time of need.  God not only supplies all of our necessities, but He also protects us in the midst of trials.  Whether you find yourself concerned with money, health, employment, family, friends, or any other thing under the sun, God is with you and for you.  Thank God today for His care and cover in the difficult times.  

Romans 8:38-39  

For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

ON YOUR NINTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

• Write in your journal every day. 

• Continue to meditate and listen. 

• Mints will keep your breath fresh. 

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• Reflect on the battle that ensues between the carnal man and the spirit.  

• How has God's presence become clear through this experience? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 9: FAMILY 

Psalm 68:4-6 

Rejoice before him—his name is the Lord. A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. God sets the lonely in families. 

God is for us all!  In today’s world, there are more people in non-traditional families than ever before.  Some of us have strong families that have proven to be a great blessing to us and everyone that we encounter.  Others may find themselves grieved and even apologetic for our relatives. Be assured, you are neither qualified or disqualified by those that you call family.    

Pray today that you are the one that is influencing your extended family.  Pray for all that are in your immediate relatives first and then those that are part of your extended family. 

ON YOUR EIGHTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

• Pray and stay in God's Word. 

• You begin to discover what is known as the "sweet spot" - a place you hit that will be as though you slipped through the veil and walked right into the holy of holies.  

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• Reflect on how there is great power and supernatural blessing that await you as you forsake all flesh for the chance to know the Savior and to hear His voice.  

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 8: MARRIAGE 

Marriage is a picture of God’s relationship with the church. Not every person is married or will marry, but it is God’s plan for human relationships from the beginning.  God saw that it was not good for man to be alone and he created male and female in His own image. It is in this union of God’s image that children are born and God’s command to be fruitful and multiply is fulfilled. God loves married and single people alike, but marriage and children help us understand better His love for us.    

Today, if you are married, cover your spouse and your marriage with prayer. If you are single, pray for others in your family and circle of friends who are married. Marriage is under attack by the enemy in this country! If you are single, pray that God will bring you His utmost plan for your life, and commit to settle for nothing less. 

ON YOUR SEVENTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

We are 5 days into our 21 day fast and we’re challenging our church family to fast for 12 Hours today, Jan. 23rd! We’ll also be holding a Three Day Fast on Wednesday, Jan 30th – Friday, Feb 1st! For more information on fasting, visit wearecrossing.com/fast

• Stay hydrated! Water needs to be with you at all times. 

• Rest and relax as much as possible. 

• Continue to meditate and listen. 

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• How are you resisting the temptation of hunger? 

• How can resisting hunger by focusing on the Lord relate to avoiding other temptations in your life?  

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 7: FINANCES AND PROSPERITY 

Proverbs 3 tells us, “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make straight your paths… Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the first fruits of all your produce; then your barns will be filled with plenty.” 

God has told us through His Word that when we acknowledge Him in all of our ways and lean not on our own understanding, He will direct our paths. This includes finances. On this seventh day of your fast, ask God to consider your finances. Sow a "first fruits offering." If you sow the unusual, you will release an unusual harvest back into your life. Expect financial miracles this year! Seek Him for blessings that can be used to advance and expand His kingdom and bless others. You take care of the little things, and God will handle the big things. Don't worry about the money; just do what God tells you to do. He is the God of provision; He will see to it; He will provide; He will make a way. Even if you are praying for something that seems bigger than you, boldly declare it right now: "Thank You, Lord, for being my Provider in all things. I give You praise for provision! Thank You, Father."

ON YOUR SIXTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:  

• Concentrate on prolonged times of meditation and listening.  

• Your senses (smell, touch, hearing) will begin to heighten. 

• Weight loss and detoxification continue.  

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• How is experiencing fasting as a private disciple bringing you closer to God? 

• Has God revealed anything to you since your fast began? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 6: BREAKING CHAINS 

You cannot enjoy the fullness of life in Christ when you are still a slave, bound by addictions. Sexual and chemical addictions like alcohol and drugs, nicotine, overeating, antidepressants, insomnia, and so on can be broken through the discipline of fasting. If there are addictions in your life list them in your journal and ask God to give you grace during this fast to walk away free from those chains! Perhaps there is a family member or loved one suffering with addiction. Write down his or her name to target for prayer during this time. 

I Corinthians 6:12 

“I have the right to do anything,” you say—but not everything is beneficial. “I have the right to do anything”—but I will not be mastered by anything. 

Temptation is as old as the Garden of Eden.  It is not evil to be tempted, but you will certainly be tempted by evil.  The way of the enemy has always been to entice us with lies of a better experience and then to shame us with focus on failures.  You have been given freedom from sin in Jesus, but your choices remain.  Temptation to sin did not die with Jesus, but the wages of death were paid.  Death is still the penalty for sin, but the debt is paid by Jesus.  Motivation to be sinless should be 

ON YOUR FIFTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

• Write every day as you journal what God is showing you. 

• Concentrate on your own personal prayer time and prayer place. 

• Headaches and cravings will be fewer as you adjust to the fast. 

• You may have bad breath as your body detoxifies.  

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

• Why do you think fasting is important in order to achieve your greatest breakthrough? 

• Jesus fasted, and He intimately related to His Father in heaven. How has this fast, so far, helped you to relate to your heavenly Father? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 5: HEALTH AND HEALING 

"Dear friend, I pray that you may enjoy good health and that all may go well with you, even as your soul is getting along well."  3 John 1:2 

God not only supplies our needs according to His riches in glory, but He brings healing and well-being.  God not only gives strength to our physical bodies, but He provides our emotional and spiritual health also.  As you continue to deny yourself in fasting, be reminded that there is one who truly delivers all that you need.  Food gives strength and is a necessary gift from God, but fasting helps us remember the greatest gift ever given.  Jesus died that we may live and not only live, but live life to the fullest.  May you receive God’s love and healing today in the absence of the things you miss by fasting.  

ON YOUR FOURTH DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

God will answer when you ask - listen as you pray. 

Write down His responses to your prayers. 

You will begin to settle into the fast today.  

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

Is there any healing that you need physically? 

What are the needs in your family right now? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 4: INTERCESSION 

Ephesians 6:18 

Pray at all times (on every occasion, in every season) in the Spirit, with all [manner of] prayer and entreaty. To that end keep alert and watch with strong purpose and perseverance, interceding in behalf of all the saints (God's consecrated people). 

 We are powerful in prayer!  Prayer is God’s way for believers to connect with God’s power and purpose.  We are the gatekeepers of our homes, churches, cities, states, and beyond and we have access to the God of all the universe.  Do you realize that your prayers are even bigger than the words you speak?  There are times that you will not know what is needed, but God Is bigger than what you know.  God has granted us access to Him and we should not forsake the opportunity to connect with Him in prayer.  Focus today on the power of God beyond the words that you speak and take joy in what He is doing beyond your understanding.  Thank God that He is in control, no matter the circumstances that surround us.

ON YOUR THIRD DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER: 

Pray for encouragement. 

This is usually the toughest day of the fast. 

Noticeable weight loss may begin. 

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL: 

What is the Holy Spirit showing you about endurance? 

What dreams are in your heart that only God can make possible? 

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 3: OBSTACLES 

Hebrews 12:1-2 

Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles. And let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us, fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. 

Three days is a long time to go without food, and you should be feeling some of the discomfort that it produces.  Day three is always the toughest, but now think of the three days that Jesus endured.  Amazing that we have such an incredible God.  He laid down everything and the beauty of fasting is that we can take some time to remember how much that means to each of us.  Like communion is a remembrance of Christ’s broken body and spilled blood, so fasting is a remembrance of how much Jesus gave up for us.  If you feel like it is hard to persevere, remember that Jesus went three days in the grave for the joy set before Him.  You are His joy!  May God strengthen you today and may you remember this day when future difficult times arise.

ON YOUR SECOND DAY OF FASTING, REMEMBER:

* Pray and stay in God's Word.

* Rest to conserve your energy.

* The second and third days are the most challenging.

* Your body starts burning fat for energy, a process called "ketosis."

THOUGHTS FOR YOUR JOURNAL:

* Do you need a deeper, more intimate, and more powerful relationship with the Lord?

* Do you need a fresh encounter with God?

PRAYER FOCUS DAY 2: THE SECOND FIRST

I Timothy 2:1-4

First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, 2 for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. 3 This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, 4 who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth.

This scripture from Timothy begins with the words, “First of all…” All people are created by God and it is his desire that none should perish. As you begin to fast, align your heart with God and direct your prayers to the salvation of others. Notice that we are not the ones that can save others, but rather, we are to lift up people in prayer to God. People need Jesus! Let’s focus day two on the people that need Jesus. When Jesus was asked the greatest command, he said that we should first love God and also love our neighbors. Let’s pray for others.