Ezra 8:21-23
21 Then I proclaimed a fast there, at the river Ahava, that we might humble ourselves before our God, to seek from him a safe journey for ourselves, our children, and all our goods.
22 For I was ashamed to ask the king for a band of soldiers and horsemen to protect us against the enemy on our way, since we had told the king, "The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him, and the power of his wrath is against all who forsake him."
23 So we fasted and implored our God for this, and he listened to our entreaty.
What does it look like?
• Taking risks that make us
completely dependent upon God (Ezra 8:21)
• Being jealous for God’s honor by trusting Him to be faithful (Ezra 8:22)
• Humbling ourselves before God through prayer and fasting (Ezra 8:21, 23)
How can we do it in 2015?
1. Take one risk for the sake of the gospel that will leave you hanging if God doesn’t show up.
2. Participate in all four Brook Hills quarterly Days of Prayer and Fasting, including the corresponding Prayer Gatherings.
m February 4 m June 3
m September 2 m November 4
3. Find a creative way to have a monthly prayer gathering with some members of your small group at a time other than your regular meeting.
4. Pray for our Senior Pastor Search Team by following the 30-Day Prayer Guide.
Thanks Pastor Jim!
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