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Day 7 (May 10): Invitation & Gratitude – Filled with the Spirit

Day 7 (May 10): Invitation & Gratitude – Filled with the Spirit

Devotion: In Acts 2, the Holy Spirit was poured out upon the gathered disciples, just as Jesus had promised, and they were filled with power to bear witness to Jesus. What God poured out on those who waited did not…
Day 6 (May 9): Welcoming the Spirit of Christ

Day 6 (May 9): Welcoming the Spirit of Christ

Devotion:  Beholding Jesus cultivates awe and love for him, but answering the knock takes us a step further in our relationship with Christ. It takes us from receiving to participating in Christ. Jesus waits for us to let him in.…
Day 5 (May 8): Humility

Day 5 (May 8): Humility

Devotion:  When God spoke to Solomon after the temple was dedicated, He showed His covenant people the way back to Him when their sin had brought covenant consequences upon them: humility, prayer, seeking His face, and turning from wickedness. God’s…
Day 4 (May 7): Sensitivity to God’s Voice

Day 4 (May 7): Sensitivity to God’s Voice

Devotion: One of the main goals of this time of fasting is to invite God to speak and lead us by his Spirit. 1 Kings 19 gives us a beautiful picture of what that can look like. Elijah had just…
Day 3 (May 6): The Person of the Holy Spirit

Day 3 (May 6): The Person of the Holy Spirit

Devotion:  The Holy Spirit is not a distant force or an abstract idea: he is the third person of the Trinity. Jesus describes him as the Advocate, the one who comes alongside, who remains with us and within us. This…
Day 2 (May 5): Longing for God

Day 2 (May 5): Longing for God

Devotion: Let out a cry of desperation for the Lord our God! A longing for God comes from desperation for Him, His presence, His nearness, His will. In our culture today, our desperation is for our finances, our jobs, food,…
Day 1 (May 4): Repentance & Making Room

Day 1 (May 4): Repentance & Making Room

Devotion:  As we begin these 21 Days of Prayer and Fasting, I’m reminded of the cry of Psalm 51 - “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Repentance is more than just…