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Church Wide Fast Prayers

For instructions on how to fast and pray, click here.

Be on the lookout on North Orange’s socials for devotions/prayers from the staff.

Here is a list of what we can be praying for during the church-wide fast:

  • North Orange’s effectiveness in sharing the gospel.

  • Guidance and wisdom for families in the church.

  • L.A. Fire Restoration

  • God’s grace and direction for Churches in L.A. affected by fires.

  • Peace in the Government.

  • Peace in the country.

  • Restored health from cancer treatments

  • Peace for people struggling with mental health issues

  • Provision for people searching for jobs / direction for people

  • Spiritual growth and discipleship

  • Opportunities to reach people during Easter season

  • Comfort for those dealing with grief.

  • God’s grace to intervene in the ongoing world conflicts.

  • Steadfastness for the persecuted church around the world.

  • Deliverance from spiritual oppression.

This is a list of prayers that were specifically submitted to the church:

  • Healing for Husband’s Leg

  • Job for God-son

  • Fasting

  • For a new home for us in the USA

  • Peace and Acceptance that my body can’t do what it used to do

  • Diabetes

  • Prayers for Healthy pregnancy

  • Needs strength

  • Blessings

  • Support / addiction

  • For daughter’s baby to come to full term

  • For Dad to truly come to know Jesus

  • Nephew struggling with drug abuse and gambling

  • For our family overseas and the church

  • For son and daughter to have unity and for Jesus to dwell in their hearts

  • For God to provide a full-time job, for God to show son and wife that they need God every day.

  • For travel mercies

  • For husband who is mentally ill, need protection for myself and kids

  • For my family, to remove anxiety and sickness

  • Lord’s guidance and clarity

  • Help those who need help to find Jesus

  • My son’s Alopecia

  • To really come to know God and for our teens to have their hearts set on fire for the Lord

  • Granddaughters Husband has cancer

  • For the health of our daughter

  • Asking for the favor of the Lord and God’s will be done

  • Side effects of post concussion syndrome to lessen and for relief

  • For Salvation for extended family members

  • Prayers for sobriety and help in finding a job

  • Salvation for family and extended family

  • Pray for my grandson and his father to know God and believe

  • Wife’s salvation

  • Wisdom for decisions that will affect my marriage. I want to be in God’s will

  • My health, for healing, that my headaches go away and my left arm pain stops

  • Open doors for corporate job

  • Salvation for husband, and marriage prayers

  • For our kids, for continued and renewed faith in Jesus, protection against harm

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How To Fast and Pray: A Simple Guide

How to Fast and Pray: A Simple Guide

Fasting and prayer are powerful ways to draw closer to God, seek His guidance, and grow spiritually. Here’s a short guide to help you get started:

1. Set Your Purpose

Ask yourself: Why am I fasting? It could be to seek God’s wisdom, grow spiritually, intercede for others, or deepen your relationship with Him (Matthew 6:16-18).

2. Choose Your Type of Fast

  • Complete Fast – No food, only water or liquids.

  • Partial Fast – Giving up certain foods (like the Daniel Fast: only fruits, vegetables, and water).

  • Intermittent Fast – Fasting for part of the day (e.g., skipping a meal and spending that time in prayer).

  • Media/Social Fast – Giving up distractions like TV, social media, or unnecessary activities to focus on God.

3. Set a Timeframe

North Orange is asking you to fast from Saturday March 1st through Sunday March 2nd after the 10am worship service. However, you may not be able to fast for that long. So you decide how long you will fast. You can start Saturday morning, Saturday lunch, Saturday evening, or even Sunday morning. Start small if you’re new to fasting.

4. Spend Focused Time in Prayer & Scripture

  • Dedicate extra time to prayer and Bible reading (Psalm 42:1-2).

  • Worship, journal, and listen for God’s voice (Isaiah 58:6-9).

  • Pray with a heart of humility and faith.

  • Listen to worship songs or pull up a list of worshipful music.

5. Stay Spiritually and Physically Healthy

  • Drink plenty of water and listen to your body.

  • Avoid overexertion and stay mindful of your health.

  • If fasting from food, break your fast gently and don’t go overboard..

6. End with Thanksgiving

Thank God for His presence and any guidance received. Keep walking in faith even after the fast ends.

"Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you." – James 4:8

May your time of fasting and prayer bring you closer to God and His plans for your life! 🙏✨

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