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Mount Paran North Church of God
Mount Paran North is a church in the metro Atlanta, GA area. Our passion is to help people live a Christ-centered life.
Interviews with missionaries from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA
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Week 31: Job 11-34
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Week 30: Psalms 126-150; Job 1-10
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Week 29: Psalms 96-125
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Week 28: Psalms 66-95
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Week 27: Psalms 26-65
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Week 26: Zechariah, Malachi, and Psalms 1-25
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Week 25: Amos, Obadiah, Jonah, Micah, Nahum, Habakkuk, Zephaniah, and Haggai
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Week 24: Ezekiel 37-48, Hosea, and Joel
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Week 23: Ezekiel 18-36
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Week 22: Jeremiah 48-52; Ezekiel 1-17
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Week 21: Jeremiah 26-48
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Week 20: Jeremiah 1-25
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Week 19: Isaiah 36-66
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Week 18: Isaiah 5-35
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Week 17: 2 Kings 9-25; Isaiah 1-4
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Week 16: 1 Kings 12-22; 2 Kings 1-8
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Week 15: 2 Samuel 19-24; 1 Kings 1-11
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Week 14: 1 Samuel 25-31; 2 Samuel 1-18
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Week 13: 1 Samuel 1-24
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Week 12: Judges 3-21
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Week 11: Joshua 5-24; Judges 1-2
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Week 10: Deuteronomy 17-34; Joshua 1-4
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Week 9: Numbers 35-36; Deuteronomy 1-16
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Week 8: Numbers 18-34
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Recap of Week 7: Numbers 3-17
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Recap of Week 6: Leviticus 14-27 and Numbers 1-2
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Recap of Week 5: Exodus 33-40 and Leviticus 1-13
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Recap of Week 4: Exodus 13-32
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Recap of Week 3: Genesis 43-50 and Exodus 1-12
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Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA
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Recap of Week 2: Genesis 25-42
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Recap of Week 1: Genesis 1-24
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Interviews with four of North's 15 missionaries as part of our annual Missions Festival.
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Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA
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Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA
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Teaching from Mount Paran North in Marietta, GA as part of our Revival Nights at North.
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Teaching from Mount Paran North as part of our Revival Nights at North
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READ: Ezekiel 47:1-12
MEDITATE: This season of prayer and fasting is coming to an end, but God’s work in our lives has only just begun! Avoid the temptation to return to “business as usual.” God wants to take us further and deeper than ever before.
PRAY: I praise you, Lord, for the work you have done in my life these past few weeks, but I desire to go even deeper! Continue to transform my life. And may your will be done here on earth as it is in heaven.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Bradley Walters, High School Pastor
READ: Acts 4:29-31
MEDITATE: You’ve spent three weeks seeking God, intentionally giving up things, and trying to get in the flow of what He is doing. God gave Ezekiel a vision of experiencing Him deeper and deeper. While people have different levels of experience with the Lord, He wants to do miracles and healings, and to bring the dead things back to life. Do you want to experience that too?
PRAY: Lord, I thank you for how you have revealed more of yourself to me. I ask for you to reveal more of yourself to others through miracles, healings, revival, and more. I ask you to bring dead things back to life and do things in my life that are bigger than myself. May your presence flow through me so that I may impact others for your kingdom.
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Contributors: Bernadette Hafner Moore, Pastoral Care Director & Sara Westover, Multimedia Coordinator
READ: John 4:27-39
MEDITATE: God wants to nourish us today. Not on physical food, but on His spiritual food through prayer, fasting, and his word. Be aware of what he has for you today. Take and eat it for it will strengthen your soul.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, as Jesus met with the woman at the well, I believe you are going to meet me where I am today. And as I meet with you, may I feast on the spiritual food you have for me. Feed me and nourish my soul with your word so that I may be full. Out of my fullness, may I share with others.
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Contributors: Ryan Joiner, Family Ministry Director and Middle School Pastor & Jon Rogers, Discipleship Pastor
READ: John 8:12; Matthew 5:14-16
MEDITATE: Are there things in your life keeping you from shining as brightly as you should? Do you find it intimidating to let your light shine in certain situations? Allow God to cleanse you so that you may burn bright with His light. Be bold, step out in faith, and watch God do the supernatural through you!
PRAY: God, remove anything that would keep me from burning brightly. Give me boldness to share the Gospel. Lead me to the dark places that need your light and shine through me!
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Contributors: Michelle Rasey, Assistant North Kids Pastor & Dr. Scott Bennett, Communications Pastor
READ: Acts 12:1-17
MEDITATE: God does miraculous things when His people (His church) are united in prayer. What is something that you can pray for that would benefit the “church” as a whole? Ask God for that. Also, ask God to show you ways He is moving through North and how you can be a part of it as well.
PRAY: From setting Peter free from prison to the beginning of the Great Awakening, throughout history you have responded to your people’s united prayers. Awaken my soul to what you are doing in and through Mount Paran North. Help me to pray and serve as part of the larger body of Christ.
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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Mark Rasey, North Kids Pastor
READ: Matthew 16:13-19
MEDITATE: Jesus led his disciples to this place to ask them who they believed He was. Peter’s response was, “You are the Christ (Messiah), the Son of the living God.” Who is Jesus Christ to you? Reflect on that. Consider what the Bible tells us about him. Share those truths with others.
PRAY: Holy Spirit, continue to reveal to me more of yourself. Help me to apply biblical truths and revelations in my life. Grant me opportunities to share with others who Jesus is in my life so that you will be glorified.
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Contributors: Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor & Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director
READ: Psalm 62:1-8
MEDITATE: Biblically speaking, waiting is never a waste of time. Times of waiting become times of resting while God works on our behalf. Trust God even when you don’t see him working.
PRAY: During times of waiting, help me to turn my focus from my situation to You, Lord. You are my Rock and my Fortress. I rest in the assurance that you are working on my behalf.
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Contributors: Bradley Walters, High School Pastor & Joshua Greene, Young Adults Pastor
READ: Nehemiah 1:3-11, 2:8
MEDITATE: Commit to fasting and prayer – not to force God’s hand but to demonstrate your love and devotion to Him. God wants the best for his children. No matter what situation you may be facing, God can turn it around by imparting his favor on your life.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, no matter what the situation, I choose to serve you. May this time of prayer and fasting be a demonstration of my love and devotion to you.
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Contributors: Michelle Rasey, Assistant North Kids Pastor & Mattie Walters, Student Ministries Coordinator
READ: 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Proverbs 12:25
MEDITATE: There are people all around us who need encouragement but often we are oblivious. Before you head out for the day, ask God to make you more aware of those who need a word of encouragement and to provide the words they need to hear.
PRAY: Holy Spirit, lead me to someone who needs encouragement today. Give me the words to say that will bring deep life change to them. Help me to be encouraged in my own life by spending time in God’s word and listening to your voice.
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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Bernadette Hafner Moore, Pastoral Care Director
READ: Luke 10:25-37
MEDITATE: We all have misconceptions we need God to turn upside down. Fasting opens our spiritual eyes to see things from His perspective and help us better understand the heart of God.
PRAY: God, may my motivation for this time of prayer and fasting be to draw closer to you. Give me a fresh perspective. Open my eyes to see those around me as you see them.
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Contributors: Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor & Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant
READ: Leviticus 6:9, 13
MEDITATE: Just as God gave the priests instructions, remind yourself that your commitment is to God, not man. Ask God to show you things that may tempt you to break your fast and help you remove them from your life. Ask the Holy Spirit to keep the “fire burning” as you set aside time to fast and pray today.
PRAY: Lord, I acknowledge there may be things that are making it hard to keep my prayer and fasting commitment. I recommit to you (not to myself or to others) that I will continue. I know that I can’t keep the fire burning through my own efforts. So, Holy Spirit, please keep the fires burning in the time I spend with you today. In Jesus’ name I pray. Amen.
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & David Lewis, Community Care Pastor
READ: Isaiah 58:1-9
MEDITATE: The Israelites claimed to desire God’s ways but fell short in doing what He had already asked them to do. The right way to approach the Lord is to humbly serve others. And when we do, the Lord promises to hear our “cry for help” and be present for us.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, please show me ways I've been disobedient to you. Whether it is something I failed to do OR something wrong that I did, please show me that I might confess and turn from it. Help me to see and serve others with humility and love; for in those moments, I know I will find you near me.
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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Stace Mayes, Life Group Coordinator
READ: Psalm 67
MEDITATE: When was the last time you sat still and did nothing but think about who God is? Often the assurance we need is found in remembering what God has already done.
PRAY: In the frantic, fast pace of life, help me to slow down and calm my thoughts. Help me to meditate on your word and reflect on your many blessings; to be still and know you are God.
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Contributors: Ryan Joiner, Family Ministry Director and Middle School Pastor & Mark Rasey, North Kids Pastor
READ: Isaiah 42:10, 12-13
MEDITATE: It is easy for us to focus on things from our circumstances, feelings, and perspectives. However, praising God changes the way we view and think about things. It causes us to look up to Him and to trust Jesus just like Simon Peter did.
PRAY: Lord, please help me to sing a “new song” to you today. May I lift my eyes, look to you, and glorify you with praise. In doing that, I know I will experience your presence and power in my life through my fasting and praise.
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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Julie Duncan, Finance Assistant
READ: John 14:27; Philippians 4:6-9
MEDITATE: True peace is a gift that only comes from God. The world cannot give it to us, but we can experience it through the presence of the Holy Spirit, our Advocate and Helper. Ask the Holy Spirit to be present in your life and reveal His presence to you for with it he brings peace.
PRAY: Holy Spirit, is there something causing me stress or anxiety today? If so, please show them to me. Help me to give those things to you, grant me your peace instead, and help me to experience you, God the Father, and the Son (Jesus Christ). I thank you in advance for the peace you will bring to my heart and mind today.
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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Jon Rogers, Discipleship Pastor
READ: John 14:13-14; 15:16; 12:23-24; 1 John 5:14-15; Matthew 7:7-8
MEDITATE: Have you grown weary waiting for an answer to prayer? Don’t give up! Be persistent. Trust God’s plan.
PRAY: Lord, may I be persistent in my prayers, never giving up. Help me to place my trust in you, knowing that your timing is perfect.
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Contributors: Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant & Grace Newland, Assistant Worship Leader
READ: Proverbs 29:18; John 14:26; 16:13-14; Proverbs 25:2; Ephesians 1:16-17
MEDITATE: God wants to speak to us. What are some things you need God to reveal to you over these 21 days? Write those things down and commit them to the Lord. And then be expectant for God to speak.
PRAY: God, I desire to hear from you and to know you better. Help me to clear my mind and thoughts so that I may hear your voice and learn from you.
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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Dr. Scott Bennett, Communications Pastor
READ: Matthew 6:5-13; Revelation 21:4
MEDITATE: As we begin these 21 days of prayer and fasting, may we relationally approach God during our time with Him. Whether reading the Bible, praying, or fasting, let us allow God to search our hearts and minds. May we not be like the hypocrites and pagans, but rather authentic and honest with Him.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, I ask for your Holy Spirit to show me the true motives of my heart and mind. May I seek you and what you want for my life. I pray that I allow your will to be done in my life “as it is in Heaven”.
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director
A special prayer service for those affected by Hurricane Helene, the Israel/Iran conflict, our nation, and the 2024 election.
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READ: Exodus 33:7-10
MEDITATE: The Israelites had been unfaithful to God; however, Moses goes to the “tent of meeting” and God is there, and meets with Moses. Despite the Israelites’ worship of an idol and false god, God accepts their contrite repentance and maintains his covenant with them.
PRAY: Lord, I sin and at times fall short of perfection, but I thank you for the grace you extend to me through Jesus Christ. Thank you for your continued presence and mercy. Will you move the mountains in my life for your glory?
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor
READ: Nehemiah 1:1-11; Ephesians 3:20-21
MEDITATE: Have you ever prayed BEFORE you pray? God desires to meet our needs, but have you ever lowered your expectations of what God really wants to do for you? As we near the end of this time of fasting, ask God how He would have you pray about those mountains that need to be moved in your own life. It’s possible that God has plans to do so much more than you ever imagined!
PRAY: God, I humble myself before you, and ask that you direct my prayers. Realign my desires according to your plan, your will, and your purpose for my life.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Dr. Scott Bennett, Communications Pastor & Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant
READ: Matthew 7:7-8; Matthew 6:33; Romans 8:32
MEDITATE: God desires to give His children good gifts, but his plan does not necessarily follow our timeline. He knows what we need and when we need it. If you are still waiting for an answer to a prayer, don’t give up! Keep asking, keep seeking, keep knocking. Rest assured that God will answer in due time.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, I may have doubts when an answer doesn’t come right away. Help me to place my trust in you and in your perfect timing, confident that the answer will come.
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Contributors: Savanna Ogle, Assistant Worship Pastor & Bernadette Hafner-Moore, Pastoral Care Director
READ: Psalm 100:4; Psalm 107:1; Psalm 143:5; Psalm 77:11
MEDITATE: What if you were intentional about making a list and reminding yourself daily of all the things God has done for you? How might that change your perspective? When hard times come, take out that list and remind yourself that God is always good.
PRAY: I thank you, God, for all that you have done for me. Help me to shift my focus away from the problem at hand and back to the One who always has the answer.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Mattie Walters, Student Ministries Coordinator
READ: Ephesians 5:15-17; Colossians 4:5-6; Psalm 32:8
MEDITATE: Have you missed an opportunity and regretted it? Have you settled for something “good” when God had something even better? Allow God to guide your steps so that you may recognize an opportunity and seize it when the time is right.
PRAY: Help me, Lord, to move past the regret of missed opportunities. Open my eyes to see new opportunities as they come and to make the most of them.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Bradley Walters, High School and Young Adults Pastor
READ: Jeremiah 29:11; Psalm 27:13; Philippians 4:19; Ephesians 3:20-21;
1 Corinthians 2:9
MEDITATE: These verses are some of the “greatest hits” of encouragement in the Bible, but each author was writing out of extremely difficult situations. Do you believe God will supply all your needs “in Christ Jesus”? Or are you struggling with a lack of faith?
PRAY: God help me not to become familiar with what I think you can do. Help me believe that you want to AND can do “far more abundantly” than all that I ask or think. May I live by faith with great expectations in You.
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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Sara Westover, Multimedia Coordinator
READ: Psalm 62:11; Psalm 28:7; Philippians 4:13; Isaiah 40:29
MEDITATE: Fasting intentionally makes us weak so that we may become strong. Through our weakness, we realize our reliance on Christ as well as other believers. We are not designed to go through life on our own, but to bear one another’s burdens.
PRAY: I acknowledge my weakness, God, and my inability to do this on my own. Help me to ask for help. I receive your strength and the strength from my fellow believers.
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & David Lewis, Community Care Pastor
MEDITATE: Fasting is hard. It’s a discipline to sacrifice the physical for the spiritual. Daniel was obedient regardless of the earthly opposition he faced and God was faithfully doing battle on Daniel’s behalf in the spiritual realm.
PRAY: Lord, I know you are working on my behalf. I trust that you are unlocking things because of my prayer and fasting. Remind me that I am not fighting against “flesh and blood,” but partnering with you to battle against evil authorities in the “heavenly places.”
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Contributors: Ryan Joiner, Family Ministry Director and Middle School Pastor & Michelle Rasey, Assistant North Kids Pastor
READ: Daniel 10:1-21
MEDITATE: When you experience spiritual weakness, don’t give up! God is working today in ways you may not see. Embrace the weakness, knowing that it serves as a reminder of our complete dependence on God. Allow him to strengthen you spiritually and be encouraged in knowing that supernatural results are on the way.
PRAY: God, when I am so tired that I want to give up, give me the strength and courage to stand on your Word believing in faith that even when I can’t see it, you are working.
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Contributors: Savannah Ogle, Assistant Worship Pastor & Mattie Walters, Student Ministries Coordinator
READ: Acts 13:2; Exodus 34:28; Matthew 4:2
MEDITATE: Through prayer and fasting, God gave Saul (Paul) and Barnabas a new mission. He gave Moses the Ten Commandments. Jesus found strength and power to initiate his public ministry and start his journey to the cross. Fasting can precede supernatural change, empowerment, and mission. To what is God calling You today?
PRAY: Lord open my spiritual eyes, ears, and heart to what you are saying to me today. Whether it’s a new word, mission, or ministry, may I receive it, accept it, and obediently walk in it that I might honor you.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Jon Rogers, Discipleship Pastor
READ: Matthew 9:14-15; James 4:8
MEDITATE: Just as our physical bodies crave food and drink, our spiritual bodies hunger and thirst for God’s presence. Draw near to God today, and he will meet you where you are.
PRAY: God, there is a hunger and thirst in my life that only you can satisfy. Help me draw near to you and find all that I need in your presence.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor & Alli Pierce, Experiences Ministry Assistant
READ: Matthew 6:16-18; 2 Corinthians 5:9; Galatians 1:10
MEDITATE: In Matthew 6 Jesus teaches the proper way to fast. It should be done in private and focused on God rather than done in public and looking for approval from man. Our motives for fasting are important. Spend time today allowing the Holy Spirit to reveal to you your heart and motives for fasting.
PRAY: Heavenly Father, search my heart and reveal to me my true motives. Help me to center them on you rather than outward approval from others.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Bernadette Hafner-Moore, Pastoral Care Director
READ: Genesis 25:19-34; Hebrews 12:16
MEDITATE: Esau traded his birthright to Jacob for food to satisfy his hunger. Esau focused on the immediate, while Jacob sought the future. Sometimes we make short-term decisions without having a long-term view in mind. God wants us to keep our eyes on the eternal, what truly matters.
PRAY: God, help me to make decisions with a long-term and eternal view in mind. Give me spiritual vision, godly wisdom, and perseverance to choose.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Bradley Walters, High School and Young Adults Pastor
READ: James 5:16-18; Hebrews 4:16; Acts 10:34
MEDITATE: God answers prayers. While our prayers may not be like Elijah’s, God wants us to spend time with him and honestly share our requests, but, are your prayers more of a “to do list” for God? Or are they authentic conversations with your Lord and Savior, who wants what’s best for you?
PRAY: God, at times I come to you more with my requests than to spend time with you. As my Heavenly Father, I know you want more for me than I can imagine. As I spend time with you, change my heart from my desires to what you desire for me and my life.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Savannah Ogle, Assistant Worship Pastor & Sara Westover, Multimedia Coordinator
READ: 2 Chronicles 20:20-21; Psalm 68:1-10
MEDITATE: Just as fasting is a means of putting our physical bodies under subjection, praise is a means of putting our mental, emotional, and spiritual beings under subjection to God’s authority. What areas of your life do you need to give back to God and give him authority over once again?
PRAY: I give you praise, O God, for your faithful love that endures forever! Help me to recenter my life in you.
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Drew Norris, Connections Pastor & Dr. Scott Bennett, Communications Pastor
READ: 2 Chronicles 20:2-3, 15-17, 25
MEDITATE: When struggles come (and they will!), it is easy to give up, but believe that God is fighting on your behalf. Don’t wait until the battle is won to give God praise. Praise him now for what he has promised.
PRAY: I may already feel like giving up, but help me, God, to praise you in the middle of the battle knowing that you are fighting on my behalf.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Jason Duncan, Experiences Pastor & Ryan Joiner, Family Ministry Director and Middle School Pastor
READ: Mark 9:14-29; John 15:4-5
MEDITATE: Jesus’ primary concern was the condition of the boy possessed by an evil spirit, and he confirms that the power needed for his healing comes through prayer and fasting. As we pray and fast, we are trusting God to do his will in our lives and to provide our daily strength.
PRAY: I am dependent upon you God for life, strength, and my needs. May you produce in and through me the fruits and results you desire to accomplish.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Brett Mayes, Administrative Pastor and Missions Director & Mark Rasey, North Kids Pastor
READ: Jeremiah 32:17; Matthew 21:21-22
MEDITATE: As we enter these 21 days of prayer and fasting, prayerfully consider what mountains you are believing God to move on your behalf and write those down. Are there mountains of your own making that need to be removed? Write those down as well. As you draw closer to God over the next few weeks, allow him to do what he needs to do to realign your heart and mind and then, see what more God can and will do!
PRAY: God, give me faith to believe you can and will move mountains. But first, search me and do the work you need to do in my own life. Not my will, but yours be done.
Need prayer? Submit a prayer request online:
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21 Days of Prayer & Fasting website:
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Contributors: Dr. Kirk Walters, Lead Pastor & Lance Pierce, Worship Pastor
Interviews with four of our missionaries. Some names have been edited to protect their identities.
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Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
Think about it: We have been called to live out the gospel in our daily lives. But we are not alone - He is with us, to the very end of the age!
Pray: Open my eyes, God, to see opportunities each day to bring true, eternal life-change to those around me.
Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
Think about it: We have been called to live out the gospel in our daily lives. But we are not alone - He is with us, to the very end of the age!
Pray: Open my eyes, God, to see opportunities each day to bring true, eternal life-change to those around me.
…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV
This, then, is how you should pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:9-10 NIV
Think about it: True revival starts with ME. Each of us must make a decision to repent and ask that God’s will be done in our own lives.
Pray: May revival begin in me, God. As I turn from my own wicked ways, may Your will be done to bring healing, freedom, and salvation to the lost.
…if my people who are called by my name humble themselves, and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land.
2 Chronicles 7:14 ESV
This, then, is how you should pray:
Our Father in heaven,
hallowed be your name,
your kingdom come,
your will be done,
on earth as it is in heaven.
Matthew 6:9-10 NIV
Think about it: True revival starts with ME. Each of us must make a decision to repent and ask that God’s will be done in our own lives.
Pray: May revival begin in me, God. As I turn from my own wicked ways, may Your will be done to bring healing, freedom, and salvation to the lost.
This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:25-27 NLT
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:12-14 NLT
Think about it: There is a grander purpose for the body of Christ. But it requires us to be clothed with humility, kindness, mercy, and forgiveness.
Pray: As You have loved and forgiven me, God, help me to offer that same love and forgiveness to others that we may become the true body of Christ.
This makes for harmony among the members, so that all the members care for each other. If one part suffers, all the parts suffer with it, and if one part is honored, all the parts are glad.
All of you together are Christ’s body, and each of you is a part of it.
1 Corinthians 12:25-27 NLT
Since God chose you to be the holy people he loves, you must clothe yourselves with tenderhearted mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience. Make allowance for each other’s faults, and forgive anyone who offends you. Remember, the Lord forgave you, so you must forgive others. Above all, clothe yourselves with love, which binds us all together in perfect harmony.
Colossians 3:12-14 NLT
Think about it: There is a grander purpose for the body of Christ. But it requires us to be clothed with humility, kindness, mercy, and forgiveness.
Pray: As You have loved and forgiven me, God, help me to offer that same love and forgiveness to others that we may become the true body of Christ.
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 22:37-39 NLT
Think about it: We love others from the love that we ourselves have received from God, unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
Pray: As you have loved me, God, help me to love others with the same passion, purpose, and persistence.
Jesus replied, “‘You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your mind.’ This is the first and greatest commandment. A second is equally important: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’
Matthew 22:37-39 NLT
Think about it: We love others from the love that we ourselves have received from God, unconditionally and wholeheartedly.
Pray: As you have loved me, God, help me to love others with the same passion, purpose, and persistence.
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15 NIV
Think about it: Serving God is a choice that we must make every day. When we remind ourselves of His blessings, it’s an easy choice to make!
Pray: I praise You, God, for your many blessings! And I gladly choose to serve you today.
But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you, then choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods your ancestors served beyond the Euphrates, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you are living. But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord.”
Joshua 24:15 NIV
Think about it: Serving God is a choice that we must make every day. When we remind ourselves of His blessings, it’s an easy choice to make!
Pray: I praise You, God, for your many blessings! And I gladly choose to serve you today.
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NLT
Think about it: How are you ensuring that the word of God is being engrained in the lives of those around you?
Pray: As you have taught me Your ways, God, help me to teach others of your awesome love so that they may develop their own “sticky faith.”
And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength. And you must commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these commands that I am giving you today. Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up.
Deuteronomy 6:5-7 NLT
Think about it: How are you ensuring that the word of God is being engrained in the lives of those around you?
Pray: As you have taught me Your ways, God, help me to teach others of your awesome love so that they may develop their own “sticky faith.”
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:2 NIV
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26-28 NIV
Think about it: You are a child of God, His offspring. Are you reflecting the image of God? Does this reality change your perspective?
Pray: Heavenly Father, thank you that through Christ’s sacrifice I can be your child. I receive your salvation and acceptance into your bloodline.
Dear friends, now we are children of God, and what we will be has not yet been made known. But we know that when Christ appears, we shall be like him, for we shall see him as he is.
1 John 3:2 NIV
So in Christ Jesus you are all children of God through faith, for all of you who were baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. There is neither Jew nor Gentile, neither slave nor free, nor is there male and female, for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
Galatians 3:26-28 NIV
Think about it: You are a child of God, His offspring. Are you reflecting the image of God? Does this reality change your perspective?
Pray: Heavenly Father, thank you that through Christ’s sacrifice I can be your child. I receive your salvation and acceptance into your bloodline.
But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
Think about it: Serving others isn’t just for the now; it prepares us for the eternal by putting Christ-like humility and sacrifice into action.
Pray: Guide me, God, into ways that I may serve others, knowing that as I follow Christ’s example, I, too, can bring change to the world around me.
But Jesus called them together and said, “You know that the rulers in this world lord it over their people, and officials flaunt their authority over those under them. But among you it will be different. Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant, and whoever wants to be first among you must become your slave. For even the Son of Man came not to be served but to serve others and to give his life as a ransom for many.”
Matthew 20:25-28 NLT
Think about it: Serving others isn’t just for the now; it prepares us for the eternal by putting Christ-like humility and sacrifice into action.
Pray: Guide me, God, into ways that I may serve others, knowing that as I follow Christ’s example, I, too, can bring change to the world around me.
Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5-8 NIV
The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12 ESV
Think about it: In a “me first” culture, we need to remind ourselves that true freedom is found only when we humble ourselves like Christ.
Pray: Help me, God, to follow Christ’s example and become a humble servant, knowing that all the glory belongs to You alone.
Who, being in very nature God,
did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage;
rather, he made himself nothing
by taking the very nature of a servant,
being made in human likeness.
And being found in appearance as a man,
he humbled himself
by becoming obedient to death—
even death on a cross!
Philippians 2:5-8 NIV
The greatest among you shall be your servant. Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Matthew 23:11-12 ESV
Think about it: In a “me first” culture, we need to remind ourselves that true freedom is found only when we humble ourselves like Christ.
Pray: Help me, God, to follow Christ’s example and become a humble servant, knowing that all the glory belongs to You alone.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 ESV
Think about it: God defines our circumstances. Instead of viewing trouble as punishment, view it as an opportunity for God to work in your life.
Pray: Whenever I face trials, God, help me to turn it over to You knowing that You have the ability to work everything out for good.
Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness. And let steadfastness have its full effect, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking in nothing.
James 1:2-4 ESV
I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.
John 16:33 ESV
Think about it: God defines our circumstances. Instead of viewing trouble as punishment, view it as an opportunity for God to work in your life.
Pray: Whenever I face trials, God, help me to turn it over to You knowing that You have the ability to work everything out for good.
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:15-16 NLT
Think about it: As Christ followers, we are to live in harmony with everyone, not just with like-minded people. By doing so, we proclaim the gospel.
Pray: Help me, God, to live a life that is holy and Christ-centered; to proclaim the gospel through my actions by living in harmony with everyone.
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:15-16 NLT
Think about it: As Christ followers, we are to live in harmony with everyone, not just with like-minded people. By doing so, we proclaim the gospel.
Pray: Help me, God, to live a life that is holy and Christ-centered; to proclaim the gospel through my actions by living in harmony with everyone.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.
Galatians 5:22-24 NLT
Think about it: It is only when I surrender all my life to Christ that the Spirit is able to produce fruit through me. The work is not mine, but His.
Pray: Remind me, God, to surrender my life to you daily and allow your Spirit to do the work in and through me to produce good fruit.
January 24 | Live in Harmony | Day 9 of 21 Days
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:15-16 NLT
Think about it: As Christ followers, we are to live in harmony with everyone, not just with like-minded people. By doing so, we proclaim the gospel.
Pray: Help me, God, to live a life that is holy and Christ-centered; to proclaim the gospel through my actions by living in harmony with everyone.
But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things!
Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his cross and crucified them there.
Galatians 5:22-24 NLT
Think about it: It is only when I surrender all my life to Christ that the Spirit is able to produce fruit through me. The work is not mine, but His.
Pray: Remind me, God, to surrender my life to you daily and allow your Spirit to do the work in and through me to produce good fruit.
January 24 | Live in Harmony | Day 9 of 21 Days
Be happy with those who are happy, and weep with those who weep. Live in harmony with each other. Don’t be too proud to enjoy the company of ordinary people. And don’t think you know it all!
Romans 12:15-16 NLT
Think about it: As Christ followers, we are to live in harmony with everyone, not just with like-minded people. By doing so, we proclaim the gospel.
Pray: Help me, God, to live a life that is holy and Christ-centered; to proclaim the gospel through my actions by living in harmony with everyone.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 ESV
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ESV
Think about it: There is a war for our minds, but God has given us all we need to protect our minds and be ready for battle.
Pray: Shield my mind with the hope of my salvation. Guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded, set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ.
1 Peter 1:13 ESV
For though we walk in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
2 Corinthians 10:3-5 ESV
Think about it: There is a war for our minds, but God has given us all we need to protect our minds and be ready for battle.
Pray: Shield my mind with the hope of my salvation. Guard my heart and mind in Christ Jesus.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8 NLT
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
Philippians 1:27 NLT
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 NIV
Think about it: We are not citizens of earth, but citizens of heaven. We must discipline our minds to have an eternal perspective.
Pray: Remind me, God, that I am a citizen of heaven. Help me to set
priorities in my life that are based on this reality.
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8 NLT
Above all, you must live as citizens of heaven, conducting yourselves in a manner worthy of the Good News about Christ. Then, whether I come and see you again or only hear about you, I will know that you are standing together with one spirit and one purpose, fighting together for the faith, which is the Good News.
Philippians 1:27 NLT
Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
Colossians 3:2 NIV
Think about it: We are not citizens of earth, but citizens of heaven. We must discipline our minds to have an eternal perspective.
Pray: Remind me, God, that I am a citizen of heaven. Help me to set
priorities in my life that are based on this reality.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 NIV
Think about it: You can use God’s word to combat the lies of the enemy and change your entire thought pattern.
Pray: Give me a hunger for your word, God, that my mind may be renewed each day.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Romans 12:2 NIV
Think about it: You can use God’s word to combat the lies of the enemy and change your entire thought pattern.
Pray: Give me a hunger for your word, God, that my mind may be renewed each day.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:22 NLT
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
Luke 6:45 NLT
Think about it: Our actions are a reflection of our hearts. Through Christ’s sacrifice, our hearts can be cleansed and we can become more like Him.
Pray: Forgive me of my sins, God. Cleanse my heart and help me to become more like Christ.
Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.
Psalm 51:10 NIV
Let us go right into the presence of God with sincere hearts fully trusting him. For our guilty consciences have been sprinkled with Christ’s blood to make us clean, and our bodies have been washed with pure water.
Hebrews 10:22 NLT
A good person produces good things from the treasury of a good heart, and an evil person produces evil things from the treasury of an evil heart. What you say flows from what is in your heart.
Luke 6:45 NLT
Think about it: Our actions are a reflection of our hearts. Through Christ’s sacrifice, our hearts can be cleansed and we can become more like Him.
Pray: Forgive me of my sins, God. Cleanse my heart and help me to become more like Christ.
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
(Ezekiel 36:26-27 NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Think about it: God doesn’t just renovate our heart; He transforms us by giving us a new heart and a new spirit.
Pray: I give you my whole heart, God. Transform me from the inside out and give me a new heart and new spirit.
I will give you a new heart and put a new spirit in you; I will remove from you your heart of stone and give you a heart of flesh. And I will put my Spirit in you and move you to follow my decrees and be careful to keep my laws.
(Ezekiel 36:26-27 NIV)
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, the new creation has come: The old has gone, the new is here!
2 Corinthians 5:17 NIV
Think about it: God doesn’t just renovate our heart; He transforms us by giving us a new heart and a new spirit.
Pray: I give you my whole heart, God. Transform me from the inside out and give me a new heart and new spirit.
Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Think about it: God already knows us intimately. We can be comforted by His infinite knowledge of us and His intimate care.
Pray: Search me, God. Help me to be open and authentic with you, trusting You and Your plan for my life.
Search me, God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any offensive way in me,
and lead me in the way everlasting.
Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
Think about it: God already knows us intimately. We can be comforted by His infinite knowledge of us and His intimate care.
Pray: Search me, God. Help me to be open and authentic with you, trusting You and Your plan for my life.
Please note that due to sensitive content, a portion of today's service was edited out to ensure the safety of our missionaries.
Due to inclement weather, services were held online only. Our First Things First series resumes on January 23.
Pastor Kirk kicks off our 21 Days of Prayer & Fasting with a message about the importance of fasting.
We begin our Christmas at North series by looking at Christ's genealogy from Matthew 1 and how He came to redeem our past.
Guest speaker Travis Hall, Senior Pastor of Life Church International in Duluth, Georgia, shares from Genesis 18:9-12.
Guest speaker, Jeremy Isaacs, speaks from Psalm 34 and the power of faith in the midst of fear.
Guest speaker, Scott Sheppard, reminds us of the importance of gathering together for worship.
The closing of our annual Missions Festival. For more information on our Missions Ministry, visit mountparannorth.com/missions
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