Prayer and Fasting

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As followers of Jesus fasting is a discipline we can use throughout the year. At Southland January has been designated as a Month of Prayer and Fasting for the church as a whole.  This is a wonderful opportunity for us to unify in a single mind/heart approach in praying for the church!  And for each individual within the church body to pray and fast for personal and/or family prayer requests during this month. 

"Hear, O Lord, when I cry aloud; be gracious to me and answer me! You have said, 'Seek my face.' My heart says to you, 'Your face, Lord, do I seek.'" — Psalm 27:7-8

For more information, including different types of fasts and the physical impact of fasting, please read this Prayer & Fasting Info Sheet..

Please note: Food fasts are not recommended for children younger than 16, and always consult your doctor if you have any underlying health conditions before starting a fast.

Southland's 2023 Church Prayer Requests

Cruise Ship -> Battleship

  1. Life on Mission: Love, serve & disciple your neighbour. 
  2. Next Gen: Encounter Jesus, mental health, boldness & belonging.
  3. Persecuted Church (Luke 21:13): Faith, fortitude & wisdom "To not waste the opportunity to share the Gospel."
  4. Church Renewal: Directors for India and other new countries & many global disciple makers.
  5. Heart of Prayer (Psalm 27:4): Every generation to find Jesus & grow in bringing their needs to him in prayer.

Prayer & Fasting Devotionals / Resources

Payer & Fasting 2023 - Commitment Card
Prayer & Fasting - Info Sheet

If you would like a card to fill out, please download the Month of Prayer and Fasting Commitment Card 2022 here.

Prayer & Fasting Commitments

January Prayer Commitments

  1. Prayer Summits
    1. Sunrise Prayer Summit on Wednesday, January 18th, 6:30-7:30 am
    2. Wednesday Evening Prayer Summit, January 25th, 7:00-9:00 pm
  2. Personal Prayer Times
    1. Resting Prayer In Person January 18th at 7:00 pm
    2. Devotionals & prayer sheets available on our website

    3. Use the personal prayer sheet provided on our website

  3. Worship Night - January 11th, 7:00pm
  4. Empower Retreat - January 27th-28th

Church Wide Food Fast | Jan 10-12

We encourage all those who are able to consider joining us for the corporate fast Tuesday to Thursday, January 10-12.

Personal Prayer Goals for January

Write down (either on the commitment card, or in your journal) the big personal prayer requests that you are fasting about this month. Also take note what type(s) of fasts you will do for the month.

If you have any questions email: prayer@mysouthland.com

Prayer and Fasting Commitment Card

If you would like a card to fill out, please download the Month of Prayer and Fasting Commitment Card 2021 here.

SOUTHLAND'S CORPORATE PRAYER REQUESTS

  1. Growing in passion for Jesus: The Word, worship, and prayer (Romans 12)
  2. SC family: Restoration, healing and unity
  3. Camp 2021: Wisdom, permission and provision
  4. COVID-19: Protection, healing and lifting of restrictions
  5. CR: Directors for India and Chinese people worldwide

JANUARY PRAYER COMMITMENTS

  1. Prayer Summits
    1. January 13 Wednesday Sunrise Prayer Summit 6:30 a.m. - 7:30 a.m.
    2. January 27 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. Wednesday Evening Prayer Summit
  2. Personal Prayer Times
    1. Set aside time each morning to prayer for your personal fasting and prayer requests and Southland's Corporate prayer requests.
    2. Sign up for the three-week devotional using the form below
    3. Work through one (or more!) of the prayer sheets listed below

    4. Tune into in LIVE RESTING WORSHIP SESSION, Jan. 12th, 7:00-8:00 p.m.

CHURCH WIDE FAST | Jan 11-13

We encourage all those who are able to consider joining us for the corporate fast Monday to Wednesday, January 11-13.

PERSONAL PRAYER GOALS FOR JANUARY

Write down (either on the card, or in your journal) big personal prayer requests that you are fasting about this month. Also take note what type(s) of fasts you will do for the month.

If you have any questions email: prayer@mysouthland.com

Prayer Worksheets

Sign up for our three-week devotional

Prayer sheets help you pray deeply into a particular theme or topic. They are excellent for daily devotions.

Our cell team will email out a daily devotional every weekday morning starting Monday, January 11 until Friday, January 29.