As we begin a new year together, we remind ourselves that prayer is not our last resort, it's our first response. Prayer should be a priority in our lives. Whether we're celebrating, mourning, seeking, or simply saying 'thank you,' our first instinct should always be to go to God in prayer.
#PrayFirst is a 21-day period of fasting and prayer designed to prioritize our relationship with God and focus our attention on what matters most. How you start the year matters. We want to encourage and empower you to start 2018 seeking God's wisdom, strength, and direction for your life.
Whether you can't imagine your life without prayer or you can't imagine where to begin, the power of prayer isn't determined by the presentation. It's not the strength of our faith, it's the object of our faith that changes things.
Throughout this 21-Day Journey we invite you to join us in the following:
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Follow us on Instagram for daily reminders and inspiration.
Follow: @vouschurch
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Join us each day on Instagram Live and someone from our team will hold a live prayer session at 12pm.
Join @vouschurch on Instagram Live.
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Join us on January 03, 10 & 17 from 7:30-8:30pm for 1 hour of prayer and worship together.
Dates: January 03, 10 & 17
Young Men's Preparatory Academy
3001 NW 2nd Ave, Miami, FL 33127
Download the VOUS God Dream Prayer Journal and follow along with us.
January 01 - 2018
January 03 - Our Nation & Leaders
January 04 - Our World & The Global Church
January 05 - Cultural & Social Influence
January 10 - Team Night
January 13 - ILMC Service Projects
January 16 - Supernatural Healing
January 17 - iTech: Our New Location
January 18 - Financial Provision
January 19 - All Servant Leaders
In addition to this time of prayer, we would love for you to join us in fasting over the next 21 days! Whether you decide to give up a certain type of food or take a break from social media, this form of self-denial, when used to focus on prayer, will align your heart with the heart of God.
Please remember that every person is different and you should only choose what is a healthy and safe choice for you.
Below we have provided a few suggestions of fasts:
21 Day Liquid Fast - Give up solid foods
21 Day Daniel Fast - Fruits and vegetables only
21 Day Media Fast - Give up media
7 Day Fast - Fast with us for 7 days
Lunch Fast - Fast with us over lunch each day
For your growth and encouragement, we have provided an audio recording of a recent talk that Pastor Rich gave on the power of prayer.
Additional Resources:
10 Tips for Healthy Fasting - Charisma Magazine
Fasting - Jentezen Franklin
