Kingdom Keys: 7 Days of Prayer and FastingSample

SEEK GOD FIRST

To kick off the next seven days of prayer and fasting we are making a decision to seek God first in our lives! Prayer and fasting are spiritual disciplines to quiet our flesh and to strengthen our spirits to better hear and discern God’s will. We are declaring we will seek His Kingdom first and surrender our needs, dreams, and desires to Him. Matthew 6:33 says, "But seek first His Kingdom and His righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well." This verse is an invitation into deeper relationship, and through prayer and fasting, we focus on spending time with God to seek Him first. Fasting helps us push away distractions or certain foods that may satisfy our bodies or our fleshly desires to focus on God. In doing so, we find freedom in Him as He satisfies our needs. However, fasting without prayer is just a diet! Prayer is a way that we commune with God. By spending time simply talking to our Father, we are able to share what is on our hearts and become familiar with His voice. God loves you and wants an active, intimate relationship with you. He wants to be involved in all aspects of your life. As we seek God’s Kingdom first, we are reminded that our purpose, power, and help comes from Him.

Application/ Reflection:

• What does it look like to seek God’s Kingdom first in your life?
• What areas of your life compete for your priority?
• How can prayer and fasting help you seek a deeper relationship with God?

Prayer:

God, today I am deciding to put you first. I surrender every distraction that has taken your place in my life and I repent for the times I have missed the mark. Right now, I choose to surrender and seek you. I thank you that as I seek your Kingdom, you are taking care of every detail of my life. I thank you, that I can trust in you and find freedom in surrender. I give you my plans to make room to hear your voice. Have your way. In Jesus' name, I pray, amen!