Hopewell North East Corporate Fast 2017

“I Want and I Will” Phil. 2

Hopewellnortheast.org 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA. 30017

Fast Information Developed by: Pastor Gerard Blanding, Sr. and Pastor Veta L. Blanding 2 “Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence— continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling, 13 for it is God who works in you to will and to act in order to fulfill his good purpose.” Phil 2:12-13 TABLE OF CONTENTS  Letter from Pastors Blanding and Opening Prayer  Items Needed for Fast  Fast Schedule/Commitments  I Want and I Will List  Scriptural Reasons and Benefits of Fasting  Foods We Can and Cannot Eat  Corporate Prayer List  Corporate 21 Day Devotion/Written Assignment/ Scripture Reading  Savings & Physical Fitness Challenge/Suggested Exercises  End of Fast Prayer  I Want and I Will List Note: Please start this fast with a mindset to commit and for this fast to change your spiritual life. Please purchase a journal and entitle it Corporate Fast 2017. Write in it during this fast. Remind yourself for what you are praying and believing God. Please read this entire document for instructions on the fast. If you have any questions, please email us at [email protected] Join us for Tuesday Noon Day and Wednesday Night Bible Study at 7pm starting in 2017 We will begin an Apologetics Series for all Ages. Apologetics is defined as simply knowing how to defend our faith. Questions that all Christians should be prepared to answer. This study is geared towards Christians at every level and all ages – adults, teens and youth. Upcoming Events: Jan. 20th – Youth Lock In

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 3 Feb.11th – Vow Renewal & Valentine Celebration/Sonesta Hotel March 17-19- Women’s Retreat /Myrtle Beach, SC A Letter from Pastor Gerard & Pastor Veta….. Theme Scripture: Phil. 2:3-4. Therefore if you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from his love, if any common sharing in the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, 2 then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and of one mind. 3 Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, 4 not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. 5 In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus. Greetings to our HNE Grayson Family and Friends. Can you believe that we are about to embark on our 7th corporate fast? Are you ready to give your complete commitment and are you ready to receive a blessing and not just a change in your life, but a changed life? Every year as we prepare for the fast, we get excited knowing what fasting and prayer has done in our life and year after year we get a chance to see how it has impacted your life. What a blessing to see the hand of God at work in the lives of believers, through a simple sacrifice of praying and fasting. We don’t know why, God will reveal it, but there is an added excitement and an added expectation going into this fast. Get ready to ask of God and get ready to give to God what you have never asked or done before. This year is a year of “I Want and I Will”. Oh, I want so much more and I am willing to give so much more. At the end of this fast, you will understand the power of sowing and reaping. In order to reap, you have

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 4 to plant something in the ground and we are going to water it with our prayers. Are you ready? Stay committed on this fast and invite others to join us on this journey to giving God the first fruit of this year, the first fruit of our commitment and the first fruit of our heart to the Lord. When you fast, things will break off of you that you did not even realize had attached to you. When you fast, you lose physical weight and you gain spiritual weight. When you fast and pray, you also lose strongholds and doubts and fears. Fasting not only cleanses you physically, but it cleanses you mentally and fills you spiritually. During this fast, we will preach a series of messages inspired by the Holy Spirit to aid in your spiritual cleansing. Pastor Gerard started the series out with a message entitled “Fresh New Start”. We are going to leave some things in 2016. The series for the remaining Sundays in January are: ‘Healed from being Fatherless’, ‘Healed in Your Finances’, ‘Healed in Your Heart’ and the final message at the end of our fast is ‘Sealed, Healed and Filled’. Thank you again North East Family and friends for joining us this 7th corporate fast as a church body. We are ready!!! Get on your mark, get set and fast. We love you. Pastor Gerard Blanding, Sr. and Pastor Veta Blanding

ITEMS NEEDED TO BEGIN FAST

1. A spirit of anticipation and expectation. 2. A journal to write in. 3. Purchase a copy of the following books- “I Am A Church Member” and “I Will”. Both books are by Thom Ranier and can be ordered from Christianbook.com or Lifeway.com

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 5 4. Purchase your food in advance and plan out your meals so that you will not be tempted to eat items that you should not. Purchase snacks that are appropriate and keep them with you.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 6 OPENING PRAYER

Let’s pray this opening prayer together: Father in the name of Jesus, We begin this fast with the mindset to be victorious. This fast in my life will be like a fresh wind, rejuvenation, an infusion of your power. God I am anticipating a change in my life. God, we are setting aside this time as a corporate body not out of tradition, but God we are thirsty and we are longing after you to fill us up again. My tank is low, refuel me with your holy presence. Thank you that for 21 consistent days, out of 365 days in a year, we will set aside a time that will bless me and those that I come in contact with. We will not quit, we will not be discouraged and we will come out of this fast better than we were before. Let us hear from you. God give us fresh revelation and knowledge. Let us fall even deeper in love with you and commit fully to you and serving you. We are seeking you more than we are seeking things. We stand on your word and your promise to seek you first and we are already thanking you for what you will add to our lives. I want you God and I will seek you. God, we are grateful for your son Jesus dying on the cross for our sins and getting up with all power; and because of this love, we are free and you have given us the ability to do greater works.

I open my heart and my mind to your will and your way. Cleanse me, purge me, fill me and keep me during the days to come. We are aware that the enemy will come against us because we have committed to you, but thank you that we are covered by the blood and protected by angels.

I commit to you in prayer and we love you. In Jesus name, we pray. Amen.

We love you. Pastors Blanding

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 7 FAST SCHEDULE Jan.8th - Jan. 29th This year’s fast will include 1 Monday of liquids only, one week of no meats or fish- just fruit and veggies; and one week of fish with fruit and veggies. *Many people have started health food plans. Please continue on your plan and adhere to the fast as closely as you can. Prayer and time with the Lord is essential. Denying physical food without prayer and devotion is simply a diet.

Sunday Prayer of Consecration Jan 8, 2017 11am Worship Monday First Day of Fast - Liquids Only Jan 9, 2017 (See Instructions) Tues-Sun No Meat or Fish -Vegetables/Fruit /Carbs listed Jan 10-15, 2017 (See Instructions) Monday -Saturday No Meat. You may eat fish, Veggies/Fruit/Carbs Jan 16-28, 2017 listed. (See Instructions) Sunday Fast will end after 11am Worship Service! Jan. 29, 2016 COMMITMENTS!!! Place an “x” on the line(s) that you will commit.  Commit to bible study, Sunday school, Christian education ___

 Commit to prayer and studying God’s word one hour per day uninterrupted.___

 Commit to living a holy life.___ Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 8  Commit to tithing.___

 Commit to 8 hours of sleep when possible.___

 Commit to exercise 30-45 minutes per day each day. ___

 Commit to asking God to make this a lifestyle change. ___  Listen to Pandora or a Christian channel. If you are not a member of Pandora, join today and pick your favorite gospel artist and let it play.

 Eliminate secular music & social media, as much as possible during your fast. ___

 Commit to writing in your journal. ___

 Commit to looking inward and asking God to deliver you from strongholds in your life.___

 Commit to walking in your neighborhood and praying for the homes in your neighborhood or community.___

 Commit to witnessing to at least one person per week and inviting them to your church.___

 Commit to winning at least one soul to Christ in 2017.___

 Commit to serving in your local church.___

 Commit to serving in some form of outreach.___

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 9

This year our theme is I Want and I Will. Please list the things that you desire from the Lord and in the second section list the things that you are willing to do to achieve it. Do this the first day of your fast. We ask that you do this again at the end of your fast. Please do not be limited by the numbered spaces below. Please use this exercise to write in your journal.

***Journal*** I Want 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 10 *** Journal *** I Will 1. ______2. ______3. ______4. ______5. ______

Prayer/Scripture/Bible Study Schedule Daily Scripture Why don’t you commit to reading the bible in a year. We have posted the scriptures on our website. Everyday a new scripture will post so that you can read through the bible in one year. Please read it and meditate on the scripture of the day. Remember when you read scripture, read the entire text (before and after) and meditate on it. We are asking everyone to commit to at least one hour of prayer, scripture reading and meditation on God’s word daily.

Daily Prayer Schedule We ask that you join us in daily prayer led by our ministers and the intercessory ministry. You can call in at noon starting on Monday, January 9, 2017 and every day at noon (except Sunday). The noon day prayer will end on Saturday, January 28th. This is a great way to have corporate prayer each day. Dial in number: (712) 770-4099 Access Code: 598519 Prayer Time: 12 noon until 12:10pm

****Please see following prayer line notes****

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 11 Prayer Line Notes: *Please do not announce yourself, just simply join in the prayer.

*Remember to put your phone on mute when you dial in to avoid background noise on the line.

Sunday Intercessory Prayer @ 9:00am Please join us for intercessory prayer at 9:00am-9:30am in the HNE Sanctuary on each Sunday of the Fast: Jan. 8th, Jan. 15th, Jan. 22nd, and Jan 29th

Bible Study Schedule: Every Tuesday @ Noon Every Wednesday @7pm (all ages) Sunday School Every Sunday – 9:30am (all ages)

Facts: Muslims are required to pray 5 times per day. Orthodox Jews pray 3 times a day. Hindus worship 3 times a day. Christians join in prayer how many times a day? Prayer and Fasting - A Definition Prayer and fasting is defined as voluntarily going without food in order to focus on prayer and fellowship with God. Prayer and fasting often go hand in hand, but this is not always the case. You can pray without fasting, and fast without prayer. It is when these two activities are combined and dedicated to God's glory that they reach their full effectiveness. Having a dedicated time of prayer and fasting is not a way of manipulating God into doing what you desire. Rather, it is simply forcing yourself to focus and rely on God for the

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 12 strength, provision, and wisdom you need. Quite simply- refraining from food for a spiritual purpose. Purpose of Fasting Far too often, though, the focus of prayer and fasting is on abstaining from food. Instead, the purpose of Christian fasting should be to take our eyes off the things of this world and focus our thoughts on God. Fasting should always be limited to a set time. Fasting is not a method of punishing our bodies and it is not to be used as a "dieting method" either. We are not to spend time in prayer and fasting in order to lose weight, but rather to gain a deeper fellowship with God. By taking our eyes off the things of this world through prayer and biblical fasting, we can focus better on Christ. Matthew 6:16-18 declares, "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. But when you fast, put oil on your head and wash your face, so 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." (allaboutprayer.org) Benefits of Fasting Third John 2 Beloved, I wish above all things that you prosper and be in health, even as your soul prospers. This is a God concept, a desire of God for each of us. Fasting is a valued spiritual practice that weighs in on many physical and

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 13 spiritual benefits. During the fast each believer should engage with an attitude of seriousness and expectancy. The blessings of fasting are far reaching. During this time of fasting and prayer let us together expect God to fulfill any and all promises necessary to bring about abundant life within our bodies, homes, relationships, communities and our church.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 14 Physical Benefits of Fasting

Fasting promotes healthy skin, hair, internal function of vital organs; fasting acts also as a cleansing agent and fasting does induce weight loss.

Spiritual Benefits of fasting

Fasting promotes the fruits of the spirit such as the fruit of self-control. Fasting promotes intimacy with the God-Head. Fasting promotes structured prayer and meditation time; as well as intentional scriptural study time.

*Prince Chapel CME

***Journal***- Write down the biblical meaning of prayer and fasting together.

Please read all of the instructions and follow them accordingly. Please share this fast with loved ones, friends and co-workers. There are many types of fasts. We are asking that we follow these instructions as closely as possible. This is a corporate fast and we would like to be with one accord. Denying yourself physical food will fill you spiritually. Fasting combined with prayer is powerful!

So glad that we are fasting and praying together.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 15 SPECIAL NOTE: Check with your Doctor before starting the fast. Always include all medications each day.

During this 21 Day Fast, Hopewell North East will enter into types of fasts, a liquid fast and a modified Daniel Fast. We understand that some of you may have medical limitations, so please make sure that you are medically able to enter into this fast. Please check with your physician to be sure. If you cannot participate in the types of fasts below, please fast from other things such as television, social media, etc. Please see the explanations below.

Note: Please take your daily medications as prescribed by your doctor. Full Fast Drink liquids only. (Mon. 1/9). Liquids should consist of water, or 100% natural juice or 100% vegetable juice. Do not use sugar or sugar substitutes. Fruits and Veggies (Beginning Tues. 1/10) Week 1 There are so many foods that you can eat that do not include meat. Make sure that you incorporate peas and beans for protein. Make a pot of chili with mushrooms instead of meat. Eat fruit and nuts. Eat natural popcorn but most of all pray and ask God to cleanse you from the inside out. Note: We bought a spiralizer. It is a great way to eat zucchini and it actually feels as though you are eating pasta. You can purchase a manual one from Wal-mart for $10. Here is a link

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 16 to a website for recipes: http://inspiralized.com/the-best- beginner-recipes-for-the-spiralizer/ Website for recipes for Daniel Fast: http://www.daniel-fast.com/myrecipes/ Note: Remember to drink plenty of water. Make water your primary beverage. Food for Fast Explained Monday 1/9 - Only 1 day of a liquid diet.. You can do it! If you drink juice or vegetable juice, make sure that it is 100%. It is good to heat your juice if you need something warm.

Tuesday 1/10-Sunday 1/15 – Only 6 days of vegetables, fruit, and carbs listed below .

Monday 1/16-1/29 2nd and 3rd week Note: Fish is allowed! Please adhere to the following restrictions: fish (broiled or baked or canned in water). Beans are a great source of fiber and protein and a great meat substitute. Please remember that seafood is not considered as fish. Please do not use shell fish. Only fish. Foods to include in your diet during the Daniel Fast- Read all labels. Should be sugar-free and chemical-free Meat. Fish Only (you may use egg whites as a source of protein) All fruits. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced. Fruits include but are not limited to apples, apricots, bananas, blackberries, blueberries, boysenberries, cantaloupe, cherries, cranberries, figs, grapefruit, grapes, guava, honeydew melon, kiwi, lemons, limes, mangoes, nectarines, oranges, papayas, peaches, pears, pineapples, plums, prunes, raisins, raspberries, strawberries, tangelos, tangerines, watermelon.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 17 All vegetables. These can be fresh, frozen, dried, juiced. Vegetables include but are not limited to artichokes, asparagus, beets, broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, chili peppers, collard greens, corn, cucumbers, eggplant, garlic, ginger root, kale, leeks, lettuce, mushrooms, mustard greens, okra, onions, parsley, potatoes, radishes, rutabagas, scallions, spinach, sprouts, squashes, sweet potatoes, tomatoes, turnips, watercress, yams, zucchini, veggie burgers are an option if you are not allergic to soy. All whole grains, including but not limited to whole wheat, brown rice, millet, quinoa, oats, barley, grits, whole wheat pasta, whole wheat tortillas, rice cakes and popcorn. All nuts and seeds, including but not limited to sunflower seeds, cashews, peanuts, sesame. Also nut butters including peanut butter. All legumes. These can be canned or dried. Legumes include but are not limited to dried beans, pinto beans, split peas, lentils, black eyed peas, kidney beans, black beans, cannellini beans, white beans. All quality oils, including but not limited to olive, canola, grape seed, peanut, and sesame. Beverages: spring water, distilled water or other pure waters, 100% juice and herbal teas Other: tofu, soy products, vinegar, seasonings, salt, herbs and spices.

Foods to AVOID on the Daniel Fast All dairy products including but not limited to milk, cheese, cream, butter, and egg yolk.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 18 All sweeteners including but not limited to sugar, raw sugar, syrups, molasses, and cane juice. All leavened bread including Ezekiel Bread (it contains yeast and honey) and baked goods. All refined and processed food products including but not limited to artificial flavorings, food additives, chemicals, white rice, white flour, and foods that contain artificial preservatives. All deep fried foods including but not limited to potato chips, French fries, corn chips. All solid fats including shortening, margarine, lard and foods high in fat. Beverages including but not limited to coffee, tea, carbonated beverages, energy drinks, and alcohol. Remember, READ THE LABELS! Please plan out your meals and keep fruit and nuts with you so that you will not get hungry and be tempted to break your fast. Parents please note for children that are fasting, popcorn is a grain and is a great source while fasting. Please make sure that it is the all-natural and non-buttered, unsalted and unsweetened popcorn! Make sure that all condiments (make your own salad dressings) are natural. Please read labels and make sure that dressings, etc. are all natural. A good rule to remember in planning your meals –

NOTHING WHITE! (except popcorn, potatoes and egg white).

Website for recipes for Daniel Fast: http://www.daniel-fast.com/myrecipes/

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 19 Fun Facts: We love to make our own mix. Put natural popcorn, raisins, dates, or cranberries and unsalted nuts in a plastic bag. Keep this mix with you in case you get hungry. Restaurants that work well during a fast: Chipotle, Zoe’s Kitchen, Vegan Restaurants, Sub Shops that serve salads in a bowl with seasoning and vinegar. ***Journal*** Write down recipes and plan out your meals in your journal. Exchange recipes with friends. One of our favorite is chili with beans and mushrooms. Another favorite for breakfast is egg whites, spinach, tomatoes with a home made salsa.

CAUTION!!! When fasting, please abstain from things that can cause distractions. Be honest with yourself. It is impossible to know or list the things that cause you to be personally distracted, only you know. Please limit or eliminate activities that will pull you away spiritually from your consecrated fast. Some examples that can cause distractions: television, movies, some social activities, certain types of music, certain conversations, certain people, certain activities on social media, telephone, texting communication, ungodly conversation, arguments, anger, etc. Remember that the devil is angry that you chose to start your year out with more than a physical cleansing but also a spiritual cleansing. You can do it. Don’t quit, neither give in to the temptations that will come your way. Stay focused and watch and see the results of your sacrifice.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 20 Prayer of Repentance

IS EVERYONE AROUND YOU BORN AGAIN? Are You?

First of all, we want to be sure that you are born again and everyone in your household. Please use the guideline below for repentance and for leading others to Christ.

A= Admit. Admit you are sinner – Romans 3:23 For all have sinned and come short of the glory of God. (Make sure that the person admits that they are a sinner.)

B= Believe. Believe in Jesus Christ – John 3:18 – He believeth on Him is not condemned: but he that believeth not is condemned already, because he hath not believed in the name of the only begotten Son of God. (Make sure that the person admits that they believe in Jesus Christ.)

C= Confess. Confess that Jesus is Lord- Romans 10:8-10 – For with the heart man believeth unto righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made unto salvation. (Make sure that the person confesses out loud that Jesus is Lord and asks Jesus to come into their heart.)

Sample Salvation Prayer. Please pray this prayer with the person that you are leading to Christ. If it is you, please pray this prayer.

"Dear Heavenly Father, I realize that Jesus is the only Way, the Truth, and the Life; and is the only Mediator between You and man. I acknowledge to you that I am a sinner. I believe

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 21 that your only begotten Son Jesus Christ shed His precious blood on the cross, died for my sins, and rose again on the third day. I am truly sorry for the deeds which I have committed against You, and I repent , please forgive me of my sins and come into my heart. I truly desire to serve You, Lord Jesus starting now. Right now I confess Jesus as the Lord of my life. With my heart, I believe that God the Father raised His Son Jesus from the dead. This very moment I acknowledge that Jesus Christ is my Savior and according to His Word, I am born again. Thank You, Jesus, for coming into my heart. Amen. If you prayed that prayer sincerely, you are born again.

If you prayed that prayer or led someone to Christ, please let us know at ([email protected]).

Already Born Again?

If you are already born again, we still must confess our sins daily. Pray for the sins that we knowingly commit and those that we are unaware of (omission and commission). KEEP YOUR HEART CLEAN AND LIGHT! Ask God to fill you with the Holy Spirit and allow Him to bubble out of you-until you overflow.

Daily Corporate Prayer List

Again Corporate is defined as a group with the same interest. Please pray this list daily along with the prayers that God has given to you.

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Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 23 1. Pray for Pastors Blanding, their children and family daily.

2. Pray for Pastors Blanding and all pastors to hear from God, stay humble, protected and continued growth in the Word.

3. Pray for the HNE church family and every family within.

4. Pastors Blanding experienced a tragedy and several deaths in their family in 2016. Please pray for healing and covering of the children, grandparents and relatives and healing for all those who have experienced tragedies and deaths.

5. Pray for the visions of our leaders - both full time, adding an additional service, adding 82 plus parking spaces.

6. Pray that this fast would impact our lives like never before.

7. Pray for all leaders of HNE.

8. Pray that HNE members and church members everywhere would be saved, healed and whole.

9. Pray for all of the ministries within that God would increase us spiritually and numerically.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 24 10. Pray for the addition of ministries and for the increase of committed servants.

11. Pray for our Youth (please set aside a day to pray specifically for our youth), Young Adults (to stay committed to God and recommit), Adults and Seniors (good health, great support and longevity).

12. Pray that our church and all churches would be filled with the Holy Spirit. Pray that God would fill you with the Holy Spirit.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 25 13. Pray that our outreach will meet the needs of our community.

14. Pray that the word would convict and that people will come to know the Lord as their Savior; Moving from religion to relationship.

15. Pray for the transition of government. Pray that 20 million Americans will be able to keep healthcare benefits and that Medicare and Medicaid would be safe.

16. Pray that war is not incited.

17. Pray that America will fully repent and turn back to God.

****Journal*** Pray these prayers daily, but add to the list in your journal personal prayer items.

21 Day Devotion and Scripture Reading**Important** ***This is an important assignment. The only way that you will know God is to study His word. We want what he has for you and we pray you will be an active participant in acquiring His perfect will for your life. Please read the devotion each day. If you miss reading a day, please go back and complete all of the assignments (this is important to be on one accord). Please read the scriptural

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 26 reference at the end of each day’s devotion. The information has been outlined for you, please follow the guide. Our theme and focus for 2017 is “ I Want and I Will”. In other words, in order to reap¸ you have to sow. Give yourself freely over to the Lord during this fast and let Him have complete control of every part of you. In 21 days, you will not be the same.

***Journal each day your thoughts pertaining to the devotions. We have homework everyday***

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 27 Day 1 Monday, Jan 9, 2017 Read Chapter 1 in “I Will” As we begin our fast together, remember that you are not alone in this journey, in seeking God’s face for a great harvest for HNE and you. The definition of corporate is a group formed for a specific cause. For many of you this is a new. This makes it all the more exciting as you seek our Lord at a whole new level. There are many ways to fast. The key is to spend the meal time in prayer. Don’t use the fast to work additional hours or get things done. The time and energy should be focused on seeking His face. This first day will probably be your most physically challenging day. You are denying yourself food to not only cleanse yourself physically but spiritually. PRAY without ceasing. Ask God to give you the ability to focus in on Him. Have prayer calls and prayer sessions. Read your word and stay in it.

1. Please use the list that we made for corporate prayer to help you pray for the needs of HNE and all churches. Read and meditate on Isaiah 58:1–12. This is one of the most expansive teachings on fasting in the Word. As you read the passage please notate why we fast: ______Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 28 ______What were the reasons the Jews fasted that the Lord did not approve of? ______

Day 2 Tuesday, Jan 10, 2107 Read Chapter 2 “I Will”

You made it to day two–give yourself a hand! Whatever you do, don’t give up. That is exactly what the enemy wants you to do. The devil will stop at nothing to keep you from accomplishing your goal, from being empowered and entering the very presence of God. Now is the time to press in, keep going, keep praying, keep pushing, and keep believing God will meet with you.

Remember our theme for the year is I Want and I Will . This theme is found all through the Word. It is a principle you can’t get around. “Do not be deceived, God is not mocked for a man will reap what he sows… ”this is the very Word of God. This principle is not broken.

What do you want? Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 29 ______

As you meditate on the list of what you would like to reap, ask the Lord what you need to do in order to receive what you desire. What a man sows, so shall he reap. ______

Isaac reaped a hundredfold in one year. Can God still do it?

One final thought for the day: “If you sow sparingly you will reap sparingly, but if you sow bountifully you will reap

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 30 bountifully.” Look again at the list the Lord gave you that you need to do. What will it take for you to sow it bountifully? Now get busy doing and sowing it! Praying for you! GENESIS 30:1–31:16 MATTHEW 10:1–23 PSALM 12:1–8 PROVERBS 3:13–15 DAY 3 Wednesday, Jan 11, 2017 Read Chapter 3 “ I Will”

We are all running now. By this time God has started to give you some thoughts you haven’t had before. I know He is speaking to you because we are all asking Him to, and He promised to answer our prayers. In order to grow, you must hear from the Lord and adhere to His voice. One of the things the Lord is speaking and that is: it is time to work and it is time to get to work. This 21-day fast is part of the spiritual journey the Lord has you on. We are fasting and praying early in the year asking for a huge hundredfold harvest.

Let me give you a push start in the right direction. Fill in the blanks to start your personalized plan for 2017. Write what you will commit to:

Bible Reading: (please see the app for reading thru the bible in a year).

Bible Study: ______Meditation: ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 31 Bible Memorization: ______Prayer: ______Silence: ______Solitude: ______Evangelism: ______Serving: ______

Giving $: ______Outreach ______

Work on My Areas of Weakness in the Spiritual Realm: ______

Ephesians 4:15: “But speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ…” From this verse and many others, it is clearly the will of God for you to grow spiritually. Can you find any other verses that back up the fact that God wants you to grow? ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 32 ______GENESIS 31:17-32:12 MATT.10:24-11:6 PSALM 13:1-6 PROVERBS 3:16-18

Day 4 Thursday, Jan 12,2017 Read Chapter 4 “ I Will”

Read Genesis 26:12 again. This year as you prepare to sow and reap, take the warning from the Word seriously: Colossians 3:1–4: “Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth. For you have died and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is our life, is revealed, then you also will be revealed with Him in glory.”

Where is your focus to be? ______Is this true of your life today? ______

If not, how can you change your focus? ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 33 When Jesus appears, what do you want Him to find you doing? ______

If you evaluate your prayer life, where is it focused? ______

What would your life look like if your focus changed to things above? ______Your focus matters more that you know. Ask the Lord to show you how to alter your focus as you lay your life down on the altar.

Today, live as a living sacrifice, which is, “your reasonable service of worship.” Today’s thought: How does the world

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 34 attract and distract our attention from things above? ______

GENESIS 32:13–34:31 MATTHEW 11:7–30 PSALM 14:1– 7 PROVERBS 3:19–20

Day 5 Friday, Jan 13, 2017 Read Chapter 5 “I Will”

You’re almost done with week number one, and God is moving in our church because of your prayers. They matter more than you realize. He is listening, and your faith is moving the heart of God. Our reference scripture is Gen. 26:12. Notice the first thing Isaac did:

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Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 35 ______God lists for us in Galatians 5 a crop we are to harvest. It is called the “Fruit of the Spirit.” This crop is not born of the flesh but is only enabled by the Holy Spirit controlling us.

Galatians 5:22–23: “But the fruit of the Spirit is…” ______

Do you see some fruit evident in your life? ______

Thank the Lord for producing them. Do you see some fruit lacking in your life? What do you need to sow to reap these different aspects of spiritual fruit? ______Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 36 ______

Ask the Lord to Psalm 51:12 you!

GENESIS 35:1–36:43 MATTHEW 12:1–21 PSALM 15:1–5 PROVERBS 3:21–26

Day 6 Saturday, Jan 14, 2017 Read Chapter 6 “I Will”

Part of our sowing is in corporate worship of God. The word corporate mean a united group joined for a greater good. We serve the Lord of the harvest, and He controls the harvest, but you control the seed you are sowing that will make or break 2017 for you.

Worship releases the Spirit of God in your life personally and in our church corporately.

Ask the Lord to show you anything that could be hindering your sacrifice of praise or worship:

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Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 37 ______

In the times of war for the nation of Israel, they asked the Lord who was to lead into battle. He said, “The tribe of Judah.” Judah means praise! Facing an opposing army trying to kill them, they marched into war with the singers in front.

What war or battle are you facing that you need to worship your way into victory? ______

Bow now and worship the Lord, who has all power to lead you into victory.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 38 Thank Him for the victory today no matter what the circumstances are.

You are an overcomer!

GENESIS 37:1–38:30 MATTHEW 12:22–45 PSALM 16:1–11 PROVERBS 3:27–32 Day 7 Sunday, Jan 15, 2017 Read Chapter 7 “ I Will”

This marks the day that Dr. Martin Luther King was born. God used Him for His glory and for those that were oppressed to be freed from the shackles of racism and segregation and hate. He was like a Moses but he did not do it in His strength nor for His glory, but for the glory of God. Ask God how he would like to use you on this earth and ask Him to show you His purpose for your life. Remember Jesus Christ died on the cross for our freedom.

It’s the last day of week one, and this is the Lord’s Day—a great day to rest and to seek His heart and face. If you worship on Sunday, get ready to give Him a great offering—a sacrifice of praise and worship worthy of the God we bow to.

Today, our devotional thought is heavenly wisdom. Here we all are—trapped in this physical, cursed, demon-filled world. We know that we “see through a dim mirror” into the spiritual world. We desperately need heavenly wisdom. If we are to sow the right things so that we reap all God has for us, we need His wisdom. He clarifies it in James 3. Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 39 James 3:13–18: “Who among you is wise and understanding? Let him show by his good behavior his deeds in the gentleness of wisdom. But if you have bitter jealousy and selfish ambition in your heart, do not be arrogant and so lie against the truth. This wisdom is not that which comes down from above, but is earthly, natural, demonic. For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there is disorder and every evil thing. But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.”

List what the world’s wisdom is marked by: ______

What are the marks of God’s wisdom? ______Can you see God’s wisdom at work in you?

What do you need to sow to reap the wisdom from above? ______GENESIS 39:1–41:16 MATTHEW 12:46–13:23 PSALM 17:1–15 PROVERBS 3:33–35

Day 8 Monday, Jan 16, 2017 Read Chapter 8 “I Will”

Well, you made it through an entire week. Congratulations! Remember the corporate prayer list. This fast is designed for us to seek the Lord together—to sow to the Spirit, and reap a great revival. Are you ready for a fresh wind in your life and in the life of our church? When we come into agreement in prayer and fasting He will do just that. Please read Ezekiel 37 and watch God apply this to our church family! Today is another day for which to thank the Lord. “This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it.” “Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be acceptable to you O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.” Have Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 41 you noticed that most people are negative, have a poor outlook, and look for the worst to happen? How’s your attitude today? In Philippians 2 we are told to, “have the same attitude in us that was in Christ Jesus…” He had a great attitude. We don’t “just” have a great attitude. It requires sowing the right things into our hearts and minds. Sadly, many Saints are not careful what they allow into their thinking. Kick the devil out of your thoughts! It is impossible to walk in faith, believe the best, and pray for a great harvest when you have a negative outlook. A poor outlook is from this world, not from heaven. I love what Nehemiah said in 8:10: “Do not be grieved, for the joy of the LORD is your strength.”

Where does your strength come from? Do you walk in the joy of the Lord? ______

How would you rate your outlook and attitude? How would your family rate your attitude? ______

What would have to happen for you to walk in the joy of the Lord? ______

Do you really believe it is God’s will for you to walk in joy and victory?

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 42 By faith, spend a few minutes thanking the Lord for the joy He is pouring into you right now. I’m praying for His favor to fall all over you as you seek Him. Open up your heart and your mind and receive it.

GENESIS 41:17–42:17 MATTHEW 13:24–46 PSALM 18:1–15 PROVERBS 4:1-6

Day 9 Tuesday, Jan 17, 2017 Read Chapter 9 “I Will”

You are almost half way there! Stick with plan. Make sure you make adjustments because your diet has changed and your energy level will change as well. Please commit to reading the bible daily and get on the 1 year plan to read the bible in a year. You are not alone, as thousands are reading and praying with you.

We will keep reminding you that if you want – you must do something to receive. We must sow if we are to reap revival and everything God wants for us. But too many people sow to the flesh and expect to reap the Holy Spirit. It doesn’t work that way.

Paul warns us about this in Galatians 5:16–21: “But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not carry out the desire of the flesh. For the flesh sets its desire against the Spirit, and the Spirit against the flesh; for these are in opposition to one another, so that you may not do the things that you please. But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the Law. Now the deeds of the flesh are evident, which are: immorality,

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 43 impurity, sensuality, idolatry, sorcery, enmities, strife, jealousy, outbursts of anger, disputes, dissensions, factions, envying, drunkenness, carousing, and things like these, of which I forewarn you, just as I have forewarned you, that those who practice such things will not inherit the kingdom of God.”

As we fire into 2017, we must choose to sow to the Spirit.

Do you want to walk in the Spirit? Look at the partial list of the deeds of the flesh. Do you see yourself in the list? Be honest: ______

Would you agree that you have sown things in the flesh? Ask the Lord to remove these things and ask Him how to sow seeds of the Spirit.

Spend a few minutes and give up–offer up total surrender and submission to the Holy Spirit. Ask Him to fill you and control every aspect of your life. If He reveals other issues, repent and continue to offer up yourself as a living sacrifice to Him.

The key to the victorious life is totally surrendering to the Lordship of Jesus and allowing the Holy Spirit to have His way completely in you.

Praying for a major breakthrough for you.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 44 GENESIS 42:18–43:34 MATTHEW 13:47–14:12 PSALM 18:16–36 PROVERBS 4:7–10

Day 10 Wed. Jan 18, 2017 Read Intro “I Am a Church Member”

Many of the questions people ask me have something to do with the will of God for their lives. “Should I marry this person, take this job, move to another state?” The list is long. That’s why we should pray the Scripture. Praying the Word is praying and knowing the will of God. For the next few days, let’s spend some time in some of the biblical prayers. When you pray a biblical prayer, you know this is the will of God for you. In Ephesians 1:14–21 we find one such prayer: “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 45 us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen.” You could spend days in this powerful paragraph. The depth of this spiritual well has no bottom.

Think through all the things in this prayer that are prayed for you. Which of these things do you need to put into your spirit? ______Spend a few minutes thanking the Lord for moving in this area, for this is without a doubt His will for our lives. Lord, please open our eyes to the wealth that is ours in your name. Forgive us for living like paupers when we have the wealth of heaven being poured out on us. GENESIS 44:1–45:28 MATTHEW 14:13–36 PSALM 18:37–50 PROVERBS 4:11-13 Day 11 Thurs., Jan 19, 2017 Read Ch. 1 “ I Am a Church Member”

This marks the last day that our seated President is in power. Tomorrow will be a transition of power, but not for us. God’s power in our lives will not transition. He is all powerful and we rely fully and completely on Him. No matter who is and has been the president of the U.S., God has always been in control of our lives (the earth is the Lord’s and the fullness thereof and they that dwell there in). We would like to thank

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 46 President Obama and his family for serving as president for 8 years.

Again a reminder that during your fast make it personal but also pray for your church and the needs of others. Please know that we love you and we are praying that this experience will be like none other. Read the scripture before and discover the will of God for you.

Ephesians 3:14–21: “For this reason I bow my knees before the Father, from whom every family in heaven and on earth derives its name, that He would grant you, according to the riches of His glory, to be strengthened with power through His Spirit in the inner man, so that Christ may dwell in your hearts through faith; and that you, being rooted and grounded in love, may be able to comprehend with all the saints what is the breadth and length and height and depth, and to know the love of Christ which surpasses knowledge, that you may be filled up to all the fullness of God.

Now to Him who is able to do far more abundantly beyond all that we ask or think, according to the power that works within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus to all generations forever and ever. Amen. ”

This is one of my favorite passages of Scripture.

List from this Spirit-inspired prayer what God’s will is for you: ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 47 Which one of these do you need more of right now? ______

Ask, believing that God will do His will in you and grant your request.

Read the last sentence in the passage–what a thought to meditate on! In this season of fasting, sowing, and believing God for a mighty harvest, look at all He can do. Can God do more than you ask? Can God do more than you can think?

Reread the last phrase and answer why God chooses to answer us in such an awesome fashion: ______

Can you feel your faith rising up? In the name of Jesus I speak to the faith placed in you by Him. Rise up! Grow to new heights and new levels. I believe you are moving right this minute. Have Your mighty way in us, Lord!

GENESIS 46:1–47:31 MATTHEW 15:1–28 PSALM 19:1– 14 PROVERBS 4:14–19

Day 12 Friday, Jan. 20, 2017 Read Ch. 2 “ I Am a Church Member”

This marks the day of a new president being sworn into office. Do you have a worry or a fear or anxiousness or are you at peace that God is in control of our lives? He has been in the past and he will continue to be the God of our salvation. Read Psalm 91 and pray this Psalm on this

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 48 day. God said in Psalm 21 the king’s heart is in the hand of the Lord, like the rivers of water, He turns it wherever He wishes. Let us trust the hand of God.

The weekend is here, and you’re almost done with the second week. The weekend gives some of you more time to spend seeking, chasing, and pursuing the Lord with all you are. I hope the Lord is speaking to you through these biblical prayers. Let’s meditate on another one:

Philippians 1:8–11: “For God is my witness, how I long for you all with the affection of Christ Jesus. And this I pray, that your love may abound still more and more in real knowledge and all discernment, so that you may approve the things that are excellent, in order to be sincere and blameless until the day of Christ; having been filled with the fruit of righteousness which comes through Jesus Christ, to the glory and praise of God. “

Reread the prayer and where it uses “you” or “your,” put your name in place of those words. This prayer is for you. The Holy Spirit inspired Paul to pen this prayer almost 2,000 years ago. The Holy Spirit had you in mind when these words were uttered.

List all of the things that are the will of God for you: ______

We all believe lies that have been placed in our minds by the Father of Lies–Lucifer. He may have used someone else’s tongue to speak to you, but he is behind the lies. If you are not careful, the lies will let you believe these promises are not for you. They are! They were bought and paid for by our Lord.

Spend a few minutes imagining with me what your harvest could be like if God were to do for you what He did for Isaac.

Write out your harvest or your want in 2017: ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 50 What would the harvest or your want look like for our church family and your family?

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Believe it, and we will receive it in Jesus name!

GENESIS 48:1–49:33 MATTHEW 15:29–16:12 PSALM 20:1–9 PROVERBS4:20–27

Day 13 Sat., January 21, 2017 Read Ch. 3 “I Am a Church Member”

The work week is over for many, and it’s time to rest and disconnect! But don’t disconnect from God. The weekend is the time to press in harder. You have more time for worship. Never forget we are a spiritual family. That is very important to the Lord and as such, should be to us. Jesus died for our gathering.

All of us that “know” the Apostle Paul love him. Let me show you at least one of the reasons God used him and will use you and us.

Philippians 3:10–15: “…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection and the fellowship of His

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 51 sufferings, being conformed to His death; in order that I may attain to the resurrection from the dead.

Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus. Brethren, I do not regard myself as having laid hold of it yet; but one thing I do: forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Let us therefore, as many as are perfect, have this attitude; and if in anything you have a different attitude, God will reveal that also to you.” Pray these verses. I want it!

What three things did Paul ask for in v. 10?

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Have you ever asked the Lord for these?______Why did Paul ask for these things? ______What did Paul sow in order to receive these? ______Do you have this attitude? ______Ask the Lord to show you, and as the Word says, He will. ______

Praying for a hundredfold harvest of your growth and walk in the Spirit.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 52 GENESIS 50:1 EXODUS 2:10 MATTHEW 16:13–17:9 PSALM 21:1–13 PROVERBS 5:1–6

Day 14 Sunday¸ Jan. 22, 2017 Read Ch. 4 “I Am a Church Member”

It’s Sunday, and you have completed two weeks of the fasting and prayer. We look at the Sabbath as the end of the week. In the Jewish calendar they saw the Sabbath as the first day of the week. God set it up so the Jews would begin their week with worship and thus set the tone for the week to come. It is a great thought.

Today, many of you are going to gather for our God. Some of you have already gathered and enjoyed the corporate worship with your spiritual family. Please pray for the others that will worship with us today. I encourage you to make it a habit of praying for our corporate gathering. Pray for the power of God to be present. Pray for people to be saved, challenged, transformed, and fall in love with God. Your participation in this journey is proof of your love for Him. 2017–time to sow and reap! We still have more than 11 months left. Sow, sow, and sow some more so He can give us a hundredfold harvest in the Spirit.

Let’s look at another prayer for you that is the revealed will of God for you.

Colossians 1:9–12: “For this reason also, since the day we heard of it, we have not ceased to pray for you and to

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 53 ask that you may be filled with the knowledge of His will in all spiritual wisdom and understanding, so that you will walk in a manner worthy of the Lord, to please Him in all respects, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God; strengthened with all power, according to His glorious might, for the attaining of all steadfastness and patience; joyously giving thanks to the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in Light.”

All of that is God’s revealed will for you!

The other biblical prayers we have prayed are to people Paul knew, but he had never been to Colossae. How cool is that?

Reread v. 12 again. What did God do for us? From the list of what God’s will is for you, what do you need most today? ______

What do you need to sow to reap God’s harvest for you? ______

Get busy planting, for He is the Lord of the Harvest.

EXODUS 2:11–3:22 MATTHEW 17:10–27 PSALM 22:1–18

Day 15 Mon. Jan 23, 2017 Read Ch. 5 “ I Am a Church Member”

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 54 Today we begin our last week. Are you okay? Are you feeling empowered? Remember to write in your journal and be ready to share the wonderful things God is doing and speaking in your life. God is moving in a major way in our body because you are pressing in, praying, and not giving up. Remember what Paul said yesterday? “I do not cease to pray for you.” As Pastors, we can say the same thing. We do not cease to pray for you, and I ask you to do the same for us and for our HNE Family.

At the beginning of our journey together I gave you a list to pray over—things we are asking a hundredfold harvest from the Lord.

I used a verse few know. It is 3 John 2: “Beloved, I pray that in all respects you may prosper and be in good health, just as your soul prospers.”

Is this a biblical prayer? ______

Do you think it is the will of God for you? ____

In how many aspects of your life does the Lord want you to prosper? ______

List all the areas of your life in which you are prospering: ______

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 55 I hope you ran out of room to write! Now spend a few minutes thanking the Lord for how He is already moving in your life. ______

In what areas do you need the Lord to prosper you? ______

Is your soul prospering? John assumes it is. What do you need to sow so you reap a prosperous soul? ______

In the sowing and reaping process, sowing ALWAYS comes first. Are you sowing? ______

Lord, please speak to each of us where we desperately need to shift the seed we are sowing!

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 56 EXODUS 4:1–5:21 MATTHEW 18:1–20 PSALM 22:19–31 PROVERBS 5:15–21

Day 16 Tuesday¸Jan. 24, 2017 Read Ch. 6 “I Am a Church Member”

We are coming close to the end of our three week journey together. I pray that the Lord is speaking to you. I pray that you will never be the same and your harvest–our harvest–will change and multiply a hundredfold just as Isaac’s did. Jesus is the Lord of the harvest. HE CAN!

2 Corinthians 5:9–11: “Therefore we also have as our ambition, whether at home or absent, to be pleasing to Him. For we must all appear before the judgment seat of Christ, so that each one may be recompensed for his deeds in the body, according to what he has done, whether good or bad. Therefore, knowing the fear of the Lord, we persuade men…”

Here we are all warned! When you enter into a , you gain spiritual strength, don’t lose it. Stop gossiping, don’t go back to sowing dissension. Love harder and hold onto those things that Christ has given to you.

Look at what John says in 2 John 1:8: “Watch yourselves, that you do not lose what we have accomplished, but that you may receive a full reward.”

How do you think you can, “watch yourselves?” ______Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 57 ______

What do you think you could lose? ______

Do you think you will receive rewards when you get to heaven? ______

What do you need to sow so you receive rewards at the judgment seat? ______

Get planting! Remember what you want should line up with His will.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 58 EXODUS 5:22–7:25 MATTHEW 18:21–19:12 PSALM 23:1– 6 PROVERBS 5:22–23

Day 17 Wed, Jan 25, 2017 Read the Bible in a Year-tab on website

This is a necessary topic during our fast. We need more of God’s people doing the work of God so that we can produce more of God’s people. Does God expect every part of His Body, the church, to do their part? Of course He does!

In the 1800’s, an Italian mathematician and philosopher named Pareto gave a postulation called the 80/20 principle. That is, 20% of the people do 80% of the ministry, give 80% of the money, and produce 80% of the results. This is not the will of God!

Ephesians 4:14–16: “As a result, we are no longer to be children, tossed here and there by waves and carried about by every wind of doctrine, by the trickery of men, by craftiness in deceitful scheming; but speaking the truth in love, we are to grow up in all aspects into Him who is the head, even Christ, from whom the whole body, being fitted and held together by what every joint supplies, according to the proper working of each individual part, causes the growth of the body for the building up of itself in love.” “Each part” means each of us. God has given HNE a vision, and we cannot be faithful to His calling and direction when a large part of the body just attends and does nothing else. Thank God for you and all you do for

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 59 His church! In Romans 12 and in 1 Corinthians 12, gifts are listed and each part of the body is commanded to do its part. 20% or less can’t carry the rest. Please pray we accomplish ALL the Lord’s desires for HNE! When you attend church, look to your left and right and ask God, how can I help others to serve You?

Please agree with me in prayer for a spirit of generosity and obedience in our body in the area of giving to our Lord. If the entire church tithed, we would quickly be out of debt and will be able to give more and do more and reach more.

Are you doing your part? What would HNE be like if every attendee was just like you?

EXODUS 8:1–9:35 MATTHEW 19:13–30 PSALM 24:1–10 PROVERBS 6:1–5

Day 18 Thursday, Jan 26, 2017 Read the Bible in a Year-tab on website

Part of our journey and prayer time and fasting is an act of war with hell and the demonic forces that are at war with us. They are at war with you and your family, and our church.

We must keep on our frontal lobe that we are “overcomers,” we are victorious, and that God has given us the weapons we need to fight from victory and for victory. 2 Corinthians 10:3–5: “For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war according to the flesh, for the weapons of

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 60 our warfare are not of the flesh, but divinely powerful for the destruction of fortresses. We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ,.”

I love this passage, for in it we are encouraged and informed of our weapons. They are not the weapons of the world.

What does Paul say about our weapons?

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What can your weapons do?

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Is there an area of your life in which you need deliverance? ______

The only people that will not experience deliverance are those who refuse to believe He can deliver them.

Since the real battlefield is the mind, is there an area of your thinking in which you need to take some thoughts captive? ______

Confess it to God, and ask, believing you will harvest a great victory! Praying for a hundredfold harvest of the Spirit in your mind and heart.

Day 19 Friday, Jan. 27, 2017 Read the Bible in a Year- tab on website

We are coming down the stretch, and the 21 days are almost over. Stay focused and in tune. Don’t worry about what you will eat or drink, but stay focused on the Lord.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 62 Yesterday we talked about spiritual warfare. Many dismiss it to their own peril or to the peril of those they love.

In Ephesians 6:10–19 Paul lists for us the “Spiritual Armor” we need to wear on a daily basis:

“Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. Stand firm therefore, having girded your loins with truth, and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, and having shod your feet with the preparation of the gospel of peace; in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.

With all prayer and petition pray at all times in the Spirit, and with this in view, be on the alert with all perseverance and petition for all the saints, and pray on my behalf…”

List all of the weapons we have: ______

Did you list praying in the Spirit? It is a weapon of divine power.

Do you sense any areas in your life or our church where the enemy is attacking? Please intercede now, and ask the Lord for the victory.

What would HNE be like if every attendee that is saved wore their weapons daily? Pray for a harvest of great spiritual victory in 2017.

I want it in 2017.

Remember that you are “more than an over-comer.”

EXODUS 12:14–13:16 MATTHEW 20:29–21:22 PSALM 25:16–22 PROVERBS 6:12–15

Day 20 Friday, Jan. 28, 2017 Read the Bible in a Year- tab on website

We are feeling more spiritual momentum now than ever before due to the fasting and prayer of all the saints together. Tomorrow is the last day of the fast. You have done well! I pray this journey has created a hunger and thirst in you that

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 64 can only be quenched by the power and presence of our Holy God.

If we are going to continue to reap God’s harvest, then He must become first for all of us. In the last book of the Old Testament, the Prophet Malachi brings a stinging rebuke to the nation of Israel because they gave God their leftovers!

Malachi 1: 6–10: ‘A son honors his father, and a servant his master. Then if I am a father, where is My honor? And if I am a master, where is My respect?’ says the Lord of hosts to you, O priests who despise My name. But you say, ‘How have we despised Your name?’ You are presenting defiled food upon My altar. But you say, ‘How have we defiled You?’ In that you say, ‘The table of the Lord is to be despised.’ But when you present the blind for sacrifice, is it not evil? And when you present the lame and sick, is it not evil? Why not offer it to your governor? Would he be pleased with you? Or would he receive you kindly?” says the Lord of hosts. ”But now will you not entreat God’s favor, that He may be gracious to us? With such an offering on your part, will He receive any of you kindly?” says the Lord of hosts. ”Oh that there were one among you who would shut the gates, that you might not uselessly kindle fire on My altar! I am not pleased with you…”

Why was God displeased with them? ______Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 65 ______

Do you give the Lord your best? ______

Is God worthy of our best offering? Does God deserve honor and respect? ______

In what ways do you need to place this into your everyday life? ______

At HNE, let’s give the Lord all He is due in extravagant praise and worship. Our reasonable service of worship is to give our lives every day as a living sacrifice. It is almost the last day of the fast but our complete commitment to Him has just begun. Give God more!

Day 21 Sunday, January 29, 2017 *Worship*

It’s the last day of the 21 days, and I know you are excited. If you kept up all three weeks, you are to be commended, congratulations. We are grateful for your time with the Lord. It truly makes a difference for our whole church body. Others

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 66 will reap because of what you have sown in the Spirit. Revelation 5:8: “When He had taken the book, the four living creatures and the twenty-four elders fell down before the Lamb, each one holding a harp and golden bowls full of incense, which are the prayers of the saints.” Did you know God keeps every prayer you pray? It may be days or years from now but God will remember the prayer that you prayed. We are still reaping the benefit of not just our prayers but prayers that the righteous prayed for us.

Your prayers are more important to God and to HNE than most realize. You make a huge difference! Our bountiful harvest this year and the years to come will be partly because of you.

Why don’t you pray this prayer over yourself as we pray for you: God, I ask you to move in power and favor in my life. Fill me with your presence and your anointing. Open my eyes to your power and potential in my life . Reveal any lie of the enemy that has found its way into my heart. Let this be a fresh start for the rest of my life. Please forgive me if I believed what the devil has told me over what you have promised me. God, I ask for a fresh baptism of your love, presence, and Holy Spirit. I pray you will remove any spiritual blinders the enemy has put on me so that I can see you more clearly, nearly, and dearly. Let this 21-day journey be just the beginning of the spiritual breakthroughs I will have. I ask for a holy hunger to find its way into my heart and mind. I ask for a

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 67 deep grasp of your Word and all Your promises towards me. I pray this year will be a great harvest and will build my faith for the many blessings you have in store for me. Allow me to bounce back from disappointments and propelled me into a greater faith in you. Mighty God, reveal Yourself, and show me I am more than a conqueror and an overcomer. The enemy is defeated, strongholds are broken, and Ezekiel 37—the Breath of God—is being blown on me and through me. I know you will use me to a greater level than they I ever dreamed possible. I believe Ephesians 3:20 , that “You will do exceeding and abundantly more than I can think or ask.” Your plans for HNE are beyond what we have imagined, and I will help lead the charge. Teach me to number my days so I can present to you a heart of wisdom–heavenly wisdom this world knows nothing about and understanding. Keep us on our faces and after your heart. In Jesus’ name I pray, totally and completely believing you are answering already—answering all of our heart’s desires. I will continue to walk in His power and anointing this day, and every day, until He comes back for us.

We Love You. Pastors Blanding

EXODUS 15:19–17:7 MATTHEW 22:1–33 PSALM27:1–6 PROVERBS 6:20–26

Partial Information taken from Faith Promise. Remainder of 21 Day Information written by Hopewell North East Grayson.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 68 SAVINGS CHALLENGE Above all things I pray that you prosper….There are ways to prosper. First you must be a giver for the word declares- give and it shall be given unto you. Secondly, you must plan for your future and by doing this you will have a heavenly and an earthly storehouse. We are incorporating a savings challenge again this year. This is how it works. You start off week 1 by saving $1; then week 2 you save $2; week 3 you save $3, etc., until you reach the last week of the year, week 52, when you’d save $52. Your savings would add up to $1378.00. You can also do this savings challenge in reverse by starting out saving $52 the first week and decrease. Note: If more than one family member is on the 52 week challenge then you can double, even triple your household savings. Physical Fitness Challenge This challenge has 6 different workout stages. Find the one for you and continue to progress. Put on your praise music and go for it!!! If you cannot do this challenge, simply walk- just move and move at your own pace. ***Journal*** how you feel after each workout. Please check with your doctor before entering any type fast or exercise program. Stage 1 Walk for 30 min..Total workout time: 30 min. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Stage 2 Walk for 4 min. Run for 1 min (repeat 4 times). End with 4 min. walking. Total workout time: 29 min. 5 of which are running. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Stage 3

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 69 Walk for 4 min. Run for 2 min. Repeat sequence 4 times. End with 3 min. walking. Total workout time: 33 min. 10 of which are running. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Stage 4 Walk for 3 min. Run for 3 min. Repeat sequence 4 times. End with 3 min. walking. Total workout time: 33 min. 15 of which are running. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Stage 5 Walk for 2 min.30 seconds. Run for 5 minutes. Repeat 3 sequence 3 times. End with 3 min. walking. Total workout time: 33 min. 20 of which are running. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Stage 6 Walk for 3 min. Run for 7 min. Repeat sequence 3 times. End with 3 min. walking. Total workout time: 33 min, 21 of which are running. Do this 3-4 times per week before moving to the next level. Note: You don’t need a treadmill or a gym membership. If the weather permits, go outside and do this exercise. If not, use your floor and run in place and walk in place. Do it!!! We dare you! We see you now – running around the church, out of the doors and into the parking lot. God is so good that your physical body will need energy to express it!!! Last Assignment of the Fast- Day 21 and After!

***Journal***

This year our theme is I Want and I Will. Please list the things that you desire from the Lord and in the second column list the things that you are willing to do to achieve it. You should have completed this assignment the first day of your fast. We Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 70 are confident that God has done a work in you during this fast. If God has laid different requests in your spirit at the end of the fast, write them down, journal what God is saying and ask God to help you achieve them. Is there a difference in your list?

I Want

1. ______2.______3.______4.______5.______

I Will

1. ______2.______3.______4.______5.______

This closes out our 2017 January Corporate Fast. If God leads, we will call another corporate fast during 2017. If God leads you to fast, be obedient to his voice.

Hopewell North East Grayson, GA Annual Fast and Prayer Schedule “I Want and I Will” Jan. 8th –Jan. 29th 2017 2685 Camp Mitchell Road #808 Grayson, GA 30017 hopewellnortheast.org 71 Remember Jesus said "But this kind does not go out except by prayer and fasting."

We love you so much. Pastors Blanding

Note: During the year go back and read in your journal what you wrote to God and what He spoke to you.

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