MONTHLY FAST
Seeking His face, positioning ourselves in prayer, and dedicating the start of our month entirely to the presence and direction of God.
WATER-ONLY CONSECRATION
At Arise Church, we dedicate the beginning of every month to first-fruits consecration. From the 1st to the 3rd of the month, we pull back from physical food and drink only water from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM. By sacrificing physical nourishment, we sharpen our spirits to hear clearly what God is saying for the month ahead.
Throughout these three days, we align our schedules around four specific prayer times: 6am, 9am, 12pm, and 3pm. Let us seek Him together in spirit and in truth, expecting breakthroughs, deliverance, and divine guidance.
Fasting Schedule
WATER-FAST DIRECTIONS
Follow these practical and spiritual guidelines to ensure a healthy, focused, and consecrated fast.
Hydration
Drink pure water consistently throughout the day between 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM. Hydration keeps your mind clear and your body functioning well.
Hours (6am - 6pm)
The fast begins at 6:00 AM each morning and ends at 6:00 PM. Ensure you consume no food or other beverages between these hours.
Prayer Times
Set alarms for 6:00 AM, 9:00 AM, 12:00 PM, and 3:00 PM. Take 10-15 minutes at each mark to pray, read scriptures, and align.
Breaking the Fast
Break the fast gently after 6:00 PM each day. Start with light foods, soups, or fruits rather than heavy or greasy meals.
DAILY SCRIPTURES & PRAYERS
Select a day below to view the daily commentary, 5 scriptures, and 5 prayer points.
DAY 1: CONSECRATION & AWAKENING
ALIGNING OUR HEARTS
Daily Commentary
Today we set our hearts apart. As we begin these three days of fasting, we shift our focus from physical sustenance to spiritual filling. Drinking only water from 6 AM to 6 PM, we declare that our souls hunger and thirst for righteousness more than physical food. Let this first day be a day of deep surrender, clearing out the clutter of the mind, and aligning our spirits with the voice of the Father.
"Yet even now," declares the Lord, "return to me with all your heart, with fasting, with weeping, and with mourning."
O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, as in a dry and weary land where there is no water.
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied."
I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship.
"Is not this the fast that I choose: to loose the bonds of wickedness, to undo the straps of the yoke, to let the oppressed go free, and to break every yoke?"
Heart Cleansing
Invite the Holy Spirit to search your heart, convicting you of any hidden areas of compromise or pride, and ask for cleansing.
Surrender of Wills
Submit your personal ambitions, choices, and yokes for this month ahead completely to the Lordship of Jesus Christ.
Fresh Hunger
Pray for a baptism of fresh desire for spiritual things. Ask the Lord to replace physical cravings with a deep appetite for His presence.
Strength to Stand
Declare physical strength over your body and request supernatural stamina to hold fast during the 12-hour water fast daily.
Consecrated Focus
Pray that you remain spiritually alert during the day, keeping your mind locked on God at 6am, 9am, 12pm, and 3pm prayer marks.