September 19-October 9

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1 September 19-October 9

2 Greetings! Welcome to 21 days of fasting and praying! Fasting is the most powerful spiritual discipline of all the Christian disciplines. Through fasting and prayer, the Holy Spirit can transform your life. I am still convinced that when God's people fast with a proper biblical motive, seeking God's face and not his hand, with a broken, repentant, and contrite spirit; God will hear from heaven and heal our lives, our families, our churches, our communities, our nation and our world. Isaiah 58 reminds us that fasting encourages humility, loosens the chains of injustice, unties the chords of the yoke, frees the oppressed, feeds the hungry, provides for the poor, and clothes the naked. As we take this journey together, I want you to know that God has positioned you for a potential fresh move of His Spirit that will cause the seeds you have planted to sprout into a mighty harvest. Patience is a part of God's program. Crops do not just simply happen. Reaping a harvest is the outcome of a lengthy series of events that cannot be bypassed or overlooked. However, be encouraged by Galatians 6:9 which says, "and let us not be weary in well doing: for in due season we shall reap, if we faint not". Some of you have survived the worst season of your life. You have cleared your field, plowed your ground, and sowed your seed. Because of your faithfulness, it s your season to reap your harvest! Growing at the Kingdom Level Pastor Bryan J. Pierce, Sr. Senior Pastor

3 Fast Instructions Fast Starts: September 19, 7:00 am Fast Ends: October 9, 12:00 pm 7:00 am 3:00 pm Liquids ONLY Water, juice, green tea, fruit smoothies, protein shakes After 3:00 pm ONLY items listed below are allowed or approved Water, juice, green tea, fruit smoothies, protein shakes, egg whites, grilled or baked chicken, grilled or baked fish, grilled, steamed or boiled shrimp, green vegetables Approved snacks: Apples, cherries, grapefruit, dried apricots, pears, plums, bananas, strawberries NO: breads, sodas, desserts, fried foods, carbs, starches, beef, pork, oats, popcorn, nuts, tortilla or multi-grain chips etc. ONLY approved specified items listed above are allowed throughout the Fast. Everyone is encouraged to support our corporate gatherings: Corporate Prayer Gatherings - Chapel Tuesday, 5am Thursday, 12 midnight Tuesday, 5am ***No Tuesday Midday Prayer*** Every Wednesday, 6:30 am Teleconference Prayer Call Conference number: (641) ; Access code: # This fast is not designed to lose physical weight or pounds, but rather to lose the weights and sins that easily beset us. NOTE: If you are sick and/or under medical care, taking medication(s), have a diagnosed medical condition or disease, pregnant or lactating, younger than 21 please consult with a medical or parental authority before fasting. Mount Zion Baptist Church of Greensboro, Inc. is not responsible for adverse effects of fasting under the above mentioned conditions.

4 Week 1: Scriptures, Decrees and Declarations Psalm 126:6 New Living Translation (NLT) Galatians 6:7-9 New Living Translation (NLT) Jeremiah 5:24 New International Version (NIV) Deuteronomy 24:19 New Living Translation (NIV) I decree and declare that every Godly seed planted in me shall yield a harvest that fully demonstrates the character and power of Jesus Christ. I will share all that He is through my words and actions toward mankind. I decree and declare that I will always sow in good soil; therefore my harvest does not rely on seasons. Because I constantly sow, my harvest will not end. I decree and declare that my harvest will prove that God s principles are eternally at work. I will reap what I sow. I am intentional about the seeds I plant, knowing that the impact is eternal. I decree and declare that God will reveal every ungodly seed in the way of my harvest and show me how to root them out without damaging this great work I have cultivated through faith in Christ. I decree and declare that every faction standing against my harvest shall die. My process of planting will never, ever, be disrupted again. My ideas are vision preparing to live. The time is now! I decree and declare my harvest is healthy and full of life. Each vine is strong because I am eternally planted in Christ. He has taught me to prune carefully, water generously, and keep my work in His light. I believe my time of great harvest is now. I decree and declare that the Lord of the Harvest is watching carefully over me, and He will perform all the good that He intends toward me and the generations after me.

5 Week 2: Scriptures, Decrees and Declarations Joel 2:23-24 New International Version (NIV) Genesis 8:22 New International Version (NIV) Hosea 10:12 New International Version (NIV) Jeremiah 51:33 New Living Translation (NLT) I decree and declare the Lord of the Harvest is my provider and my strength. His thoughts concerning me bring life to the seeds I have sown. I am expecting an abundance in my harvest. I decree and declare the seed of the Word of God is within me. My body will bring Glory to the name of Jesus. My mind will remain steadfast on the Kingdom, and my spirit is aligned with my Heavenly Father. I decree and declare my family will walk into the fullness of our harvest. The devourer is defeated and the enemy is exposed. My family is walking in total victory because of the blood of Jesus. I decree and declare that in this season the manifested power of God shall impact my harvest. The work of my hands will bring favor to my house. I will remain focused during dark moments because the Lord is my light. I decree and declare the abundant rain of God is bringing life to every dry place. The ground of my heart is producing a harvest that will change my family and this generation. Chains are broken and I am set free. I decree and declare the anointing of God empowers me to do work in the Kingdom of God. I am a diligent steward that will take advantage of every opportunity to grow during this season of harvest. I decree and declare that my thoughts and my habits belong to God. They will fertilize the ground from which I will receive my harvest. By faith, I believe my best days are still in front of me and God s best is still within me.

6 Week 3: Scriptures, Decrees and Declarations Isaiah 9:3 New International Version (NIV) Proverbs 10:5 New International Version (NIV) Psalm 67:5-7 New International Version (NIV) Luke 10:1-12 New International Version (NIV) I decree and declare that I honor the Lord with my wealth and the first fruits of all my produce. Then, my barns will be filled with plenty. My vats will overflow with new wine. I decree and declare that I am blessed from the fruit of my body. I am blessed with today s equivalent of the produce of the ground, the increase of my herds, my cattle, and the offspring of my flock. I decree and declare that the LORD opens to me His good treasure, the heavens to give the rain to my land in its season and to bless all the work of my hand. I decree and declare that I will give and receive. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will it be put into my lap. I decree and declare that I will not lose heart in doing good, for in due time I will reap if I do not grow weary. I decree and declare the best is yet to come as my life has only begun. My days are getting increasingly brighter, more beautiful and more fruitful. I decree and declare that I will accomplish everything God has placed in my heart. I have not missed my window of opportunity. God has moments of favor in my future. He is preparing me right now because He is about to release a special grace to help me accomplish that dream. This is my time. This is my moment. I receive it today!

7 Youth Blaze Fast Instruction Youth Week 1 -No snap chat -No Facebook -No texting after 8pm -No secular music -15 mins uninterrupted conversation with parents - 5 mins of prayer time -Write a paragraph on harvest and what does it mean to you and turn in to Pastor Clark. Youth Week 2 All of the above plus -No Instagram -No periscope -No Twitter -No texting after 7pm -No tv after 8pm -10 mins of prayer time -25 mins uninterrupted conversation with parents -write an action plan on what things to you to see a harvest on before end of school year and turn in to Pastor Clark Youth Week 3 All of the above plus - No social media -No internet unless for school - 30 mins Uninterrupted conversation with parents daily - 15 mins of prayer for teachers, friends, and family -Write a letter to God on how you want to improve your relationship with him, go over it with your parents, and keep it in a secure place.

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