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2012 Seven Days of Prayer Fasting So I say, live by the Spirit. G a lat i a n s 5: 16

We are calling on every Victory member to join our annual seven-day prayer and fasting. This is the time of year when we corporately consecrate ourselves, our families, and ministries to God. Believe God for victories and breakthroughs in every area of your life this year.

Practical Guide to Seven Days of Prayer and Fasting

. . . “Consecrate yourselves, for tomorrow the LORD will do amazing things among you.”

Joshua 3:5

Throughout history, God has called on His people to humble themselves through fasting and prayer. Fasting is a spiritual weapon God uses to advance His kingdom, change the destiny of nations, spark revival, and bring victory in people’s lives. There is something powerful that happens when we voluntarily humble ourselves, seek God’s will, and agree with Him for His purposes to be fulfilled. As a spiritual family, we begin each new year with seven days of prayer and fasting. It is our way of humbling ourselves before God and consecrating to Him the upcoming year. It is also the time when we corporately come into agreement and believe together for breakthroughs in our personal lives, families, finances, and churches. Over the years, as a result of this time of prayer, we have seen people receive healing, salvation, promotion, direction, family restoration, miraculous provision, and tremendous growth in their discipleship groups and churches. One of the highlights is always seeing and hearing testimonies of how God answers over and beyond what people ask. As you begin your fast this year, believe in your heart, by faith, that this is your year of miracles and answered prayers.

why fast? Declare a holy fast; call a sacred assembly. Summon the elders and all who live in the land to the house of the LORD your God, and cry out to the LORD. Joel 1:14 When a man is willing to set aside the legitimate appetites of the body to concentrate on the work of praying, he is demonstrating that he means business, that he is seeking with all his heart, and will not let God go unless He answers. • Arthur Wallis

1. Jesus fasted. 1 2

Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the desert to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. Matthew 4:1,2



Jesus returned to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and news about him spread through the whole countryside. Luke 4:14



Before He began His ministry, Jesus fasted forty days. He knew He was going to need spiritual strength to fulfill His purposes. Fasting makes us physically weak but spiritually strong and prepares us to do God’s work.

2. Fasting is an act of humility and consecration.

. . . I put on sackcloth and humbled myself with fasting. . . .



Humility results in the grace of God. When we humble ourselves in prayer, we have instant access to the heart of God. As we deny ourselves as an act of consecration, we are better able to exercise self-control. We can keep our emotions and desires under control.

Psalm 35:13

3. Fasting helps us become sensitive to the Holy Spirit.

While they were worshiping the Lord and fasting, the Holy Spirit said, “Set apart for me Barnabas and Saul for the work to which I have called them.” Acts 13:2



When we deny ourselves of our natural cravings, our spiritual antennas become sharper. We become more sensitive to His voice as we divest ourselves of worldly distractions. We are better able to focus on God and submit to His will. This opens the door for the Holy Spirit into our lives.

4. Fasting brings revival.

. . . in the first year of his reign, I, Daniel, understood from the Scriptures, according to the word of the LORD given to Jeremiah the prophet, that the desolation of Jerusalem would last seventy years. 3So I turned to the Lord God and pleaded with him in prayer and petition, in fasting, and in sackcloth and ashes. Daniel 9:2,3

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Fasting helps us prevail in prayer and intercession. Daniel understood that Israel was headed for destruction. He also knew that in times like these, there is only one recourse—intercession through praying and fasting. Throughout human history, God has brought revival and delivered nations from destruction in response to prayer and fasting.

5. Fasting is healthy.

Fasting cleanses your digestive system from toxins. Doctors consider fasting a cure for certain allergies and diseases. By learning to deny ourselves and exercising discipline, fasting breaks unhealthy addictions in our lives.

PREPARING TO FAST

“Go, gather together all the Jews who are in Susa, and fast for me. Do not eat or drink for three days, night or day. I and my maids will fast as you do. When this is done, I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish.” Esther 4:16 Fasting reduces the power of self so that the Holy Spirit can do a more intense work within us. • Bill Bright

1. Be in faith!

Prayerfully and thoughtfully fill out the prayer points page of this guide. Ask the Holy Spirit for guidance. Be clear and specific about your faith goals in your personal life, family, finances, and church. These are what you will be believing God for during the fast and the entire year. Expect God to answer. Maintain a thankful heart throughout and after the fast.

2. Commit to a type of fast.

We encourage everyone to commit to a seven-day water only or liquid fast. However, we understand that some are unable to do so because of certain circumstances­, such as pregnancy, a physically demanding profession, and medical conditions. If you belong to this category, there are alternatives—you may choose to do a combination fast. You may do a liquid fast for three days and then a one-meal-a-day fast for the next four, for example, or any other combination according to your need or situation.



Pray about the kind of fast you will undertake and commit to it. Do not decide on a day-to-day basis. Commit before the fast and be determined. Ask God for grace.

3. Plan your calendar.

Limit your physical and social activities during this period. You need to conserve physical energy and devote more time to prayer and reading the Bible.

4. Prepare spiritually.

More than anything, our annual fast is a time when we believe God for a fresh encounter with Him. Be prepared to have the Holy Spirit put His finger on an area in your life that needs to change. Repentance is the foundation of prayer and fasting. Be ready to repent and change, and be transformed. Surrender everything to Him. Be completely open.

5. Prepare physically.

Be smart as you enter into this fast. Do not go to a buffet restaurant on the eve of the fast, hoping to stock up on food in your body. The key is to gradually prepare your body. Start eating smaller portions and meals seven days before you begin your fast. Avoid food that is high in sugar and fat. Two days prior to the fast, eat raw fruit and vegetables only. Consult a physician if you need to.

DURING THE FAST

“When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do, for they disfigure their faces to show men they are fasting. I tell you the truth, they have received their reward in full. 17But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, 18so that it will not be obvious to men that you are fasting, but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father, who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.” Matthew 6:16-18

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The record of the whole Bible indicates that prayer and fasting combined constitute the strongest weapon committed to God’s believers. • Dr. Mary Ruth Swope

1. Seek the Lord.

Commit to prayer and Bible reading the times you usually allocate for meals. Join at least one prayer meeting in your local church. There will be daily prayer meetings scheduled in every Victory church throughout the fast. Call the nearest Victory church for their schedule. Be ready to respond when you hear from God.



This guide also has a devotional that we encourage you to go through during the fast.

2. Commit to change.

Whatever God tells you or puts His finger upon, apply it immediately. If you need to make restitution, immediately contact people you have broken relationships with. If there are habits that need to change, make the adjustment immediately. Ask your Victory group leader to hold you accountable.

3. Practical tips a. Avoid medical and even natural herbal drugs. However, if you are under medication, these should only be withdrawn upon the advice of your doctor. b. Limit your physical activity and exercise. If you have a workout routine, adjust it accordingly. A daily two to five kilometer walk should be your maximum amount of exercise during an extended fast. c. Rest as much as you can. d. Maintain an attitude of prayer throughout the day. Intercede for your family, pastors, church, nation, our missionaries, world missions, etc. e. Drink plenty of clean water. f. As your body adjusts, be prepared for temporary bouts of physical weakness as well as mental annoyances like impatience, irritability, and anxiety.

BREAKING THE FAST

Paul and Barnabas appointed elders for them in each church and, with prayer and fasting, committed them to the Lord, in whom they had put their trust. Acts 14:23 If our fasting is not unto God, we have failed. Physical benefits, success in prayer, the enduring with power, spiritual insights—­these must never replace God as the center of our fasting. • Richard Foster

1. Reintroduce solid food gradually.

You should break your fast the same way you prepared for it. It will take your body just as many days you fasted to adjust to a normal diet. Begin eating gradually. Don’t eat solid food immediately after your fast. Start with fruits, juices, and salad. Then, you can begin adding vegetables and boiled potato. Take it slowly from there. Eat small portions spread throughout the day.

2. Continue praying.

Don’t let your prayer life end on the day you finish the fast. Build from the momentum you gained during the fast. Let it transform your prayer and devotional life. Carry the newfound passion with you throughout the year.

3. Be expectant.

Be in faith and believe God to answer your prayers soon! Don’t give up, persevere in prayer even if you don’t see the answers immediately. Make sure you keep the copy of your prayer points. You can check it at the end of the year and see how God has answered your prayers. It can be your thanksgiving list at the end of the year.

CONCLUSION

Now to him who is able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us . . . Ephesians 3:20 Fasting in the biblical sense is choosing not to partake of food because your spiritual hunger is so deep, your determination in intercession so intense, or your spiritual warfare so demanding that you have temporarily set aside even fleshly needs to give yourself to prayer and meditation. • Wesley Duewel Our annual seven-day prayer and fasting gives us the opportunity to realign our lives according to His will and consecrate the coming year to Him. As we humble ourselves corporately to Him in prayer, we can expect Him to move mightily in our midst. God’s will is for all of us to experience breakthrough and victory in our lives. Be in faith for God to move miraculously in your life this year beyond what you can ask or imagine. You have a fresh mandate. Be ready to accomplish greater things for God this year!

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Live by the Spirit

So I say, live by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the sinful nature. Galatians 5:16

“Live by the Spirit!” This exhortation is both inspiring and challenging to us today. We all desire to grow in our relationship with God and live a life of victory over sin. Yet, how exactly can we do this? The Apostle Paul addresses this very issue in his letter to the Galatians. Paul had just found out that there were false teachers who infiltrated the church, questioned Paul’s authority as an apostle, and were teaching that the Galatians needed to adhere to certain Jewish laws and traditions in order to ensure their salvation. This teaching was totally contrary to the gospel that Paul and the other apostles preached. Paul wrote to oppose the false teaching and appeal to them to keep their relationship with God centered on Christ alone, trusting in His finished work. Paul’s deep concern over the state of the young church, as well as his frustration over their lack of discernment, permeates his words. This false “gospel,” if left unchecked, threatened the very life of the young church. The Galatian issue is still significant for us today: What does it mean to be a Christian and how do we live out our Christianity? Is it a matter of observing laws and regulations or receiving His power to live righteously? As we seek God in this season of prayer and fasting, may we grasp the liberating message of the gospel of Christ, learn what it means to live by the Spirit, and bear the fruit of true freedom and grace in our lives.

reflect

The same matter that Paul wrote about in Galatians was addressed at the Jerusalem Council and recorded in Acts 15:1-35. Read the chapter and consider the following: 1. What teaching was Paul disputing (v.1,5)? 2. According to Peter, how are we saved (v.7-11)? 3. How did James and the other apostles describe the effect of the false teachings (v.19,24)?

respond

Get a prayer partner. Pray for God’s Word to illuminate your hearts and minds. Believe that God will enable you to walk in His ways.

1Good News

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Galatians 1:1-10

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting the one who called you by the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel- 7which is really no gospel at all. Galatians 1:6,7 6

1 Corinthians 15:1-11 Ephesians 2:8-10 Romans 1:16,17, 11:6 John 6:28,29

Living by the Spirit begins with an accurate understanding of the gospel. The Galatians were being taught that a person is saved by believing in Jesus AND by obeying Jewish laws and traditions. Though this teaching sounded good, logical, even intuitive, Paul calls this teaching a perversion of the gospel of Christ. In fact, he qualifies that this different gospel is “really no gospel at all” and warns that believing it would ultimately result in “eternal condemnation.” So, what is the gospel? The word “gospel” means good news—in this case, the life, death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. By definition, the gospel refers to a past, historical event. Contrary to what the false teachers taught, Paul preached that the gospel was NEVER about following a set of rules but about receiving and believing news about what Jesus already did. The gospel differentiates Christianity from every other religion in this way—religion teaches “DO,” Christianity says “DONE!” Also, this news is good. Good news is often really good only to the degree that we realize that the bad news is really bad. Paul’s argument was this: “Can we fulfill God’s requirement of holiness and perfection? If we could have gained right standing with God on the basis of our own merit and effort, why did Jesus have to die?” The truth is—the bad news—we couldn’t; we fell short. The good news is that Jesus could, and did! Now, we are free to relate with God and have access to every spiritual blessing in Christ. Praise God for the good news that saves us and sets us free!

reflect

1. How does Paul describe the gospel in 1 Corinthians 15:1-8?

2. What does “grace” mean? According to Ephesians 2:8-10, how are we saved? What role does “good works” have in our salvation?

respond

• Do you see the gospel as “good news?” Why or why not? Discuss this with your prayer partner and pray for a greater understanding and appreciation of the gospel. • Meditate on Galatians 1:10 and Romans 1:16,17. Pray for an opportunity to boldly share the gospel with your family and friends.

2Christ in Me

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Galatians 2:11-21

I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me. Galatians 2:20

Romans 6:1-11 Philippians 3:4-9 2 Corinthians 5:17-21 Ephesians 1:3-14

What happens when we believe the gospel? Paul chose a legal term to describe our new status in Christ: “justified.” To be justified is to be declared righteous. Before believing the gospel, we stood condemned by our sin. But the instant we put our trust in Christ’s redemptive work, we are immediately declared NOT GUILTY, just as if we have never sinned! Our sins were put on Christ and judged on the cross: His righteousness was credited to our account! This is why Paul declared “I no longer live, Christ lives in me!” The gospel isn’t only good news about a past event, it is a current status that we have by faith in Christ. In Him, we are righteous. In Him, we are accepted. In Him, we are free. We identify with His life, death, and resurrection. When God looks at us, He no longer sees our sinfulness—He sees Jesus’ perfection. Though we are more sinful than we ever dared perceive, in Christ we are more loved than we ever dared believe. In fact, God loves us just as if we had been the ones who lived Jesus’ sinless life! Does that mean we can just keep on sinning? Not at all! God’s grace is so effective that the more we let the gospel flood our hearts, the more it will produce a new motivation and lifestyle in us. We begin to “act in line with the truth of the gospel.” We lose our appetite for sin. We live godly lives, not to earn God’s approval, but BECAUSE we are accepted in Christ. We long for family and friends to know Christ as we do. And we cannot help but give our all to the One who “loved us and gave Himself for us.”

reflect

1. Consider how Paul viewed his religious achievements in Philippians 3:4-9. What was the basis of his confidence before God? 2. Based on Paul’s argument about the effect of grace on sin in Romans 6:1-11, how are we to relate with sin?

respond

• Meditate on Ephesians 1:3-14. Praise God for the truth and reality of your new identity in Christ. • Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you the areas in your life that are not in line with the truth of the gospel. Respond to God’s leading with humility, prayer, and repentance.

3Continuing Faith

. . . After beginning with the Spirit, are you now trying to attain your goal by human effort? Galatians 3:3

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Galatians 3:1-5 Romans 5:1-11 Colossians 2:6-10 Philippians 1:3-11

“How do we live out this Christian life?” This was the crux of the Galatian controversy, and the Apostle Paul didn’t mince words in clarifying that living by the Spirit is having continuous faith in the work of Christ, reminding ourselves daily that the gospel is the power of God, not just for salvation, but also for transformation, sanctification, and spiritual growth. Though we may agree with the idea that it is only the gospel that can transforms us, like the Galatians, it is possible for us to actually begin in faith and then attempt to attain godliness in the flesh. We say, “God, thank You for saving me. Now let me take it from here. Let me fix my life. You’ve done so much for me, now it’s my turn to do things for you.” We work hard to live a life deserving of His sacrifice. We do our very best—we read our Bibles, we resist temptation, we try to be more loving, we fast and pray—all to be more pleasing and acceptable to God and others. After all, we think, “God helps those who help themselves.” However, the gospel is good news precisely because we could not, cannot, and never will be able to help ourselves. We can only walk out our Christianity the same way we began it—by trusting and treasuring Christ! Human effort can only restrain the heart and deal with external behavior. Only the gospel that has the power to transform our deep motivations. As we learn to embrace and rejoice daily in Christ’s provision on the cross, His grace bears the fruit of godliness and Christlike character in our lives.

reflect

1. Read Romans 5:1-11. What was our spiritual condition prior to Christ (v. 6,8)? What are the benefits we enjoy in Christ?

2. According to Colossians 2:6-10, how are we exhorted to live out our Christianity? How are we brought to fullness and completion?

respond

• What are you relying on to attain godliness? Christlike character? Victory over sin? Ask God to reveal to you whether you are relying on your own efforts or trusting in Christ’s enabling grace. • Read Philippians 1:3-11. What was Paul confident of? How can you “partner with the gospel?”

4Covenant Heirs

The Scripture foresaw that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, and announced the gospel in advance to Abraham: “All nations will be blessed through you.” Galatians 3:8

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Galatians 3:6-9 Genesis 12:1-3 Genesis 15:1-19 Romans 4:1-25 John 8:31-59

The Galatians were being taught that they needed to obey the law of Moses AND believe in Jesus Christ in order to be saved. The Apostle Paul, as he argues his case that the true gospel is by grace through faith, chooses the example of Abraham as his main defense. Why Abraham, and how is this still relevant to us today? Abraham predates Moses and the institution of Jewish laws and traditions by several centuries. Paul points out that God made a covenant with Abraham to bless him and Abraham simply “believed God and it was credited to him as righteousness”—Abraham was justified by faith. Abraham, therefore, is the “father of all who believe.” Like Abraham, all who believe in the gospel of Christ are declared righteous by faith and become spiritual heirs to all his blessings. In Christ, we can claim every single one of God’s covenant promises to Abraham and his descendants just as if He promised them directly to us! Paul also shows that God’s promise that all nations will be blessed through Abraham was a precursor to the gospel and was ultimately fulfilled in Christ. Abraham was right when he declared that “God Himself will provide the Lamb” (see Genesis 22:7,8). Jesus is the ultimate Son of Promise. Born through miraculous circumstance, He lived a life of complete obedience to the Father, even to the cross. His sacrifice satisfied our debt and now provides life for all who believe.

reflect

1. Meditate on Galatians 3:8. What role does Scripture play? How does the statement show God’s amazing faithfulness to His Word? 2. Read Romans 4. What is the difference between working for wages and receiving a gift? What is Paul’s conclusion in v.16? What does Abraham’s example teach us about faith?

respond

• Read Genesis 12:1-3. See this blessing as referring to you in Christ. With your prayer partner, pray that you will experience this promise fulfilled in your life and ministry as you live by the Spirit. • List down specific covenant blessings given to Abraham that you can believe God for this season as part of your inheritance.

5Free to Love

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Galatians 5:1-15

. . . The only thing that counts is faith expressing itself through love. Galatians 5:6

Titus 2:11-14 Ephesians 3:16-21 Luke 10:25-37 Romans 13:8-10

The Apostle Paul warns against two pitfalls that believers who have not completely grasped the gospel fall into. First is the tendency to revert to an “I am acceptable to God because of what I do” approach to life (v.1). This is not living for God, this is self-preservation. Paul says that we are saved by grace, therefore we are liberated from trying to save ourselves and earn God’s acceptance and love. Grace is not grace if it is earned. The second danger is to see our freedom in Christ as permission to live as we please (v.13). Grace does not give us license to sin. On the contrary, grace actually “teaches us to say no to ungodliness” (see Titus 2:11-14). Thinking “I can live any way I want now that I’m forgiven” reveals that our hearts are not centered on loving Christ but rather on self-indulgence. Freedom from the law does not mean freedom to create our own standards of behavior and morality. Living by the Spirit is having the law of God written in our hearts. We must not abuse our freedom in Christ and enter into lawlessness. We avoid both errors by preaching the gospel to ourselves everyday. We remind our hearts on why the gospel is good news and meditate on our identity in Christ. This discipline of daily celebrating Christ’s provision results in a new motivation—deep passion to live for God and others replaces our selfish drive to live for self. Those who realize they’ve been forgiven of much end up loving much. Our ability to obey the greatest commandment—love God above all, love your neighbor as yourself—is the proof and expression of the gospel bearing fruit in our souls.

reflect

1. Read 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. What role does love play in the life and ministry of a believer?

2. Consider Romans 13:8-10 in light of Galatians 5:6,13,14. What debt are we to continue to have? What does the gospel free us to do?

respond

• Meditate on Galatians 5:13. Ask the Holy Spirit to reveal to you if you are using your freedom to “indulge the sinful nature” and respond to the Spirit’s leading with humility, repentance, and faith. • Prayerfully study Luke 10:25-37. Believe God for an opportunity to “love your neighbor” this week.

6Keep in Step

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Galatians 5:16-26 Romans 7:14-8:17

Since we live by the Spirit, let us keep in step with the Spirit. Galatians 5:25

John 15:1-17 2 Corinthians 3:12-18

How exactly does the gospel change us? The Apostle Paul’s answer: “By the Spirit!” From the moment we trust in the gospel, the Holy Spirit enters our hearts and produces in us a new nature—one that hungers for more of God’s holiness, longs to reflect His glory, and desires to do His will. This new God-desiring nature is in constant conflict with our old sin-desiring, self-relying nature. In Christ, we are able not to sin; before Christ, sin was all we knew. We “keep in step with the Spirit” when we daily pursue the Godhonoring desires produced by the Spirit in us instead of giving in to the selfish lusts of our flesh. When we respond to the Spirit’s leading, we overcome the flesh and experience true Christian liberty. We feel free to be who we were always intended to be and do what we were originally created to do—live lives that glorify God. Walking by the Spirit, then, is the constant, daily practice of abiding in Christ, meditating on His Word, and yielding to the Spirit’s leading. This lifestyle keeps our hearts rested, satisfied, and rejoicing in God, resulting in a loss of appetite for sin and the fruit of Christlike character in our lives. The Holy Spirit works in us to change our motivations and conform our thoughts, feelings, and habits to be more like Christ. And just as we began by the power of the Holy Spirit, we rely not in our own willpower but in the fullness of Christ’s provision and on the Spirit’s enablement for our renewing and sanctification.

reflect

1. How does Paul present the conflict between our old and new nature in Romans 7:148:17? What was his answer to the dilemma he saw? What role did the Holy Spirit play? 2. Read John 15:1-17. How do we bear fruit? What kind of fruit are we called to bear?

respond

• Do a Word study of the different “acts of the sinful nature” listed in v. 19-21. Contrast this with the “fruit of the Spirit” in v. 22,23. Discuss your insights with your prayer partner. • Read 2 Corinthians 3:12-18. What does it mean to turn to the Lord (v.16) and contemplate His glory (v.18)? How can you include this practice in your daily time with God?

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Keep Doing Good

Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Galatians 6:9

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Galatians 6:7-10 Isaiah 40:28-31 Philippians 1:12-30 Hebrews 10:32-39 Revelation 2:2-5

The Apostle Paul brings his letter to a close by reiterating his main warning: “Do not be deceived!” False teachers, our own sin nature, conflict within the church—these all present real dangers to derail our journey in Christ. He uses the illustration of sowing and reaping to both warn and encourage us to continue resisting deception and hold to the true gospel. First, “we will reap what we sow.” So, if we want to reap rice, we do not sow corn. At the same time, “we will reap what we sow.” Though some seeds may take longer than others, it is only a matter of time before the seeds we sow come up and bear fruit. If we keep sowing to satisfy the sin nature, it is inevitable that we will reap corruption, fear, envy, destruction, and death. We cannot blindly believe for a different outcome. In the same way, if we never tire of sowing to please the Spirit, we will in due time reap such a bountiful harvest of life, love, peace, joy, godliness, and every other blessing in Christ! Therefore, do not give up! Do not lose heart! Abide! Keep in step! Love one another! We can be in faith and follow through in Christ even in the midst of seeming dryness for we have the Spirit who sustains us and we know that it is only a matter of time until we reap a harvest of righteousness, peace, and joy. As we end this season of prayer and fasting, may we rejoice daily in the gospel, yield to the Spirit, and persevere in faith until the end. May we overflow in love and good deeds to the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ!

reflect

1. Read Philippians 1:12-30. How did Paul view his imprisonment and trials? Why did he see it that way? How are we to conduct ourselves (v.27)?

2. How does Psalm 126, specifically v.5,6, encourage you to continue to sow in faith?

respond

• Contrast the commendation in 1 Thessalonians 1:3 and Revelation 2:2-5. What did God have against the church in Ephesus? What can we learn from this comparison? Discuss your insights with your Victory group. • According to Isaiah 40:2831, who is our source of strength? How do we renew our strength? How can we experience this daily?

This year, I am believing God for . . . Personal Faith Goals

Spiritual Revival • Physical Healing • Prosperity and Abundance • Rich Generosity

My Family

Restoration of Relationships • Household Salvation

My School/Career

Excellence • Promotion

My Ministry

Victory Group Growth • Salvation of Colleagues, Classmates, Bosses, Employees

“Again, I tell you that if two of you on earth agree about anything you ask for, it will be done for you by my Father in heaven.” Matthew 18:19

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