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WEEK OF PRAYERAND FASTING28 JUNE - 2 JULY
DAY 1God Is In ControlDAY 2God Has A Plan For YouDAY 3God Is With YouDAY 4God Is Your ProviderDAY 5God Is Your Healer
MONDAY 28 JUNEFEAR NOTGOD IS IN CONTROLAs we start our Week of Prayer and Fasting, we know that these are uncertain times that welive in. Fear and anxiety have gripped the hearts of many.However, no matter what is going on in our lives, in this nation and around the world, GODIS IN CONTROL! Nothing catches Him by surprise. You can find strength, comfort and confidence in the truth that God is sovereign over every situation and that nothing is beyond Hispower!This is what the Lord said to Jeremiah.Jeremiah 32:27 (NIV)“I am the Lord, the God of all mankind. Is anything too hard for me?Friends, what is impossible for man is not impossible with God! Let us come before Him thisweek in faith, humility, surrender and expectation. We shall receive strength and grace tohelp us in our time of need. More than that, we shall be astounded and amazed at what Godwill do!Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Here are some things to note: Prayer can be defined as communing or fellowshipping with God.This includes us asking and making requests to God as well as allowing time for Him to respond Fasting is essentially giving up food (or something else) for a period of time in order tospend that time communing/fellowshipping with GodTherefore prayer and fasting can be defined as the discipline of disconnecting oneself fromthe world and connecting with God.The Scriptures have taught us directly and by the examples of people in the Bible, thatprayer and fasting is something important for us as God’s people.Reasons we fast include: To spend time with God ( Ex. 34:28) To ask for guidance and direction on major life issues (Acts 13:1-3, Judges 20:26-28) For Spiritual strength when going through a trial (Luke 4:1-2, 2 Sam.12:16-17) To seek favor ( Esther 4:15-16, Nehemiah 1:4,11) To seek God’s divine intervention (Daniel 10:3, Matt. 7:20-21) To experience victory over sin and bondage ( Is. 58:6, Mark. 9:25- 29)Types of fasts include: A Regular Fast: where we refrain from eating food but drink water or juice during the fast A Partial Fast (Daniel fast): where we omit a specific meal ( breakfast, lunch, dinner) orrefrain from certain types of foods (Daniel 10:2-3, Daniel 1:12) A Full (absolute) Fast: where we refrain from food and drink completely. Acts 9:9 andEsther 4:15-16. We recommend that this type of fast be done with wisdom and counselThe effectiveness of prayer and fasting is not in the number of words we use while prayingor the amount of time we stay away from food and drink. It is not in the measure of sufferingwe endure while fasting. But rather in the genuine desire to connect with God during thetime of prayer and fasting (Psalms 27:8 NLT). Don’t place your trust in the fasting, place yourtrust in God.Prayerfully prepare and decide which kind of fast you will do for the next week as wespend time in the presence of God.Things to look out for this week: Please join in with a Watoto Church Pastor on Power FM every morning (7:30am to 8am),afternoon (12pm to 1pm) and evening (8pm to 9pm) for prayer Post your prayer requests on the Watoto Church and 104.1 Power FM Facebook, Twitterand Instagram pages throughout the week. There will be a Pastor online to pray with youWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
On each day, post an encouraging thought from your prayer time on any of the socialmedia platforms. Use the hashtag #FearNot and tag Watoto Church using the handle @watotochurch E-mail your prayer requests to connect@watotochurch.com and prayer@watotochurch.com. Our Pastors will be on hand every day to write back to you and pray with you. You can call, send a text message or WhatsApp your prayer requests to the platformsoffered below Please join in for prayer with your cell on the day you agree to virtually meet. There will be an all-night of prayer this Friday 2nd July 2021 from 9pm to 6am the nextday. A link will be shared by which you will be able to engage live. Here are the other platformsthrough which you will be able to participate in and receive prayer that dayPLATFORMOn-AirE-mailSocial MediaTextWhatsAppCallADDRESS104.1 Power FMprayer@watotochurch.com or connect@watotochurch.comWatoto Church & 104.1 Power FM Facebook pagesWatoto Church & Power FM Twitter PagesWatoto Church & 104.1 Power FM Instagram pages 256753104104 256753104104 256414342020Morning Focus: Individual and FamilyRead: Psalm 34:1-7, Isaiah 41:10 Psalms 46:10, Exodus 14:13-14 Open this day with praise to God, exalt His name. Sing a song of praise. Declare how great He is Commit yourself to God. Ask Him to give you strength as grace as you pray and fast this week Spend time thanking Him for your life and family What things are you going through as an individual and family that cause you to be fearful?Commit them to God in prayer In prayer, stand against Satan and the spirit of fear in your life. Welcome the Holy Spiritinto your heart and receive the peace that He brings Perfect love casts out all fear. Spend time receiving God’s love for you Spend time thanking God for answered prayer, strength, grace, deliverance and victoryAfternoon Focus: Church & CommunityRead: Psalm 97:1-7, Psalm 125, Psalm 27:1-5 Proverbs 3:5 Spend time thanking God for Watoto Church and the ministry He has called us to do Pray for the leadership and congregation at Watoto Church to live their lives in full surrenderto the authority Jesus and in obedience His Word. Pray that Jesus will always be at the centerof Watoto ChurchWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Pray that God will guard and give victory to Watoto Ministries when Satan and his agentsstand against us Pray against any spiritual strongholds in your community Pray that God will grant us His favor as we carry on with the ministry He has called us toin Uganda, Juba, South Sudan and all over the world Pray that God will keep all our International Watoto team members (and their families) inNorth America, South America, Asia, Europe, African and Australia safeEvening Focus: NationRead: 2 Chronicles 7:13-14, Psalm 121 Spend time thanking God for Uganda Repent on behalf of our nation and commit Uganda to the lordship of Jesus Pray that God will defeat the plans of Satan to destroy this nation. Pray against corruption,senseless murders, homosexuality, lesbianism etc Pray for God’s divine intervention in our nation to bring an end to the COVID-19 Pandemic.Pray that God will defeat the spirit of death and hopelessness in our land Pray for God to supernaturally guide our scientists to find a vaccine for COVID-19 Pray for the doctors on the frontline, their families and that God will protect them as theyoffer care for those in hospital with COVID-19 Pray for peace across Uganda. Pray that every family will turn to God and look to Him forhelp during this season Pray that the spiritual atmosphere in Uganda will always be favorable for the true gospelto be preached uncensored, for churches to be planted so that many may be saved Spend time thanking God for answered prayerWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
TUESDAY 29 JUNEFEAR NOTGOD HAS A PLAN FOR YOUSeasons of trouble, crisis, pain and loss can leave us very fearful. This fear overwhelms us andmay even cause us to question the goodness of God. We may sometimes wonder whetherGod is in charge of what is happening.Today, be reminded. Not only is God in charge and in control of everything, God has a plan.Yes! God has a plan – a plan for you, your family, our Church family, this nation and the nations of the world.While the children of Israel were in exile in Babylon, God sent them a word of hope throughJeremiah.Jeremiah 29:10-11 (NIV)This is what the Lord says: “When seventy years are completed for Babylon, I will come toyou and fulfill my good promise to bring you back to this place. 11 For I know the plans I havefor you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hopeand a future.God always has a plan for every individual and every nation. His plan is good and in His time,He will make all things beautiful – perfecting that which concerns you. Today as you pray,put your trust in God who has a plan for you, your family, our Church family, our nation andthe world.Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Morning Focus: Individual and FamilyRead: Jeremiah 28:1 – 29:14, Psalm 121:1-8, Romans 8:26-28, Ephesians 1:20-23 (MSG),James 1:2-4, John 10:10, 1 Corinthians 10:31 Spend time thanking God for the far that He has brought you and your family. Once again,surrender your life and family to God. Welcome the Holy Spirit into your life Ask God to reveal His plan for your life and for your family. Recommit to trusting God’splan for your life Ask Holy Spirit to give you and your family the strength to persevere each trial you are facing Take time and commit all your individual and family plans into God’s hands In prayer, stand against Satan’s schemes to steal, kill and destroy God’s plan for your life Pray a blessing over your family. Spend time thanking God for answered prayer. Reachout to one member of your family this week and share your faith with them. Invite themto give their hearts to JesusAfternoon Focus: ChurchScriptures to read as we pray for Watoto Church and the Church all around the world:Matthew 16:18, Matthew 28:18-20, Ephesians 1:20-23, Colossians 1:9-14 Remind yourself of the Watoto Church Vision Spend time thanking God for our Church Family, Watoto Church Ask Holy Spirit to fill each Watoto Church member with strength, encouragement, peaceand a passion for the Lord during this season Ask Holy Spirit to continually envision the Pastoral leadership at Watoto. Ask Holy Spirit tohelp us succeed and grow as we pursue our Watoto Church Vision. Pray for the 14 campusesand various ministry areas across Watoto In prayer, stand against Satan’s schemes to steal, kill and destroy God’s plan for Watoto Church Commit the global Church (disciples of Jesus) into God’s hands. Ask for grace, strength,boldness to preach the gospel, stand in the face of persecution and growth in every nationacross the world Pray that Watoto Church would grow in her influence in Uganda and Juba South Sudan Pray for a fresh outpouring of the Holy Spirit upon believers all around the world Spend time in thanksgivingEvening Focus: NationScriptures to read as we pray for our Nation:Psalm 33:12, 2 Chronicles 7:14, Acts 17:26-27, Psalm 24:1, Proverbs 29:2 Spend time thanking God for Uganda Spend time in prayer repenting of the sin in this nation (idolatry, witchcraft, shedding innocentblood, greed, injustice, tribalism, sexual immorality etc)Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Spend time thanking God for His grace and mercy towards us as a nation Pray that God will reveal, to our leaders, His plan for Uganda Pray that God will grant wisdom and unique leadership ability to all cabinet members andnational leaders at various levels. Pray that they’ll lead Uganda onto God’s Plan for Uganda In prayer, stand against Satan’s schemes to steal, kill and destroy God’s plan for Uganda Pray that God will crash the current waves of COVID-19 in Uganda and across the worldPray for a supernatural wave of healing across the land. Pray that infection rates will godown and hospitals are emptied globally Spend time in thanksgiving for answered payerWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
WEDNESDAY 30 JUNEFEAR NOTGOD IS WITH YOUAs we spend time in prayer today, be reminded that our ever-present God is with us as wenavigate the daily challenges of life. His presence brings comfort and confidence.Our faith is fueled by the truth that God is with every step of the way. One of His many namesis, “Immanuel” which means, “God with us”! Friends, we are not alone no matter what we aregoing through (Hebrews 13:5b, Deut. 31:6).Isaiah 43:2-3 (NLT)When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers ofdifficulty, you will not drown. When you walk through the fire of oppression, you will notbe burned up; the flames will not consume you.Morning Focus: Individual and FamilyRead: Isaiah 41:10, Exodus 33:14-15, Mathew 28:20, Philippians 4:6-7 Spend time praying for you and each born again member of your family to be filled withthe Holy Spirit Ask for wisdom and guidance from Holy Spirit concerning the decisions that you aremaking as an individual and as a family in this season Ask Holy Spirit to strengthen you so that you can overcome the weariness, hopelessness,Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
fear and anxiety you feel in your heart due to the challenges you and your family are facingCommit each of those needs to the Lord in prayer Pray for the salvation of your family members that do not know Jesus as their Lord andSaviorAfternoon Focus: Nation And ChurchRead: Deuteronomy 31:6-8, Exodus 13:21, Psalms 46:1-3, Matt.16:18, Acts 1:8, Psalm 24:1,Zech. 4:6Jesus is building His Church to continue being the salt of the earth and the light of the world.Jesus also loves every nation on earth. Let us spend time in prayer for the Church and ournation, Uganda. Pray that God, by His Spirit, will be with each Watoto Church family member during theseuncertain times to bring strength, hope and faith Pray that each Watoto Church family member will grow and remain strong in their faithby spending time in God’s presence through reading the Bible, prayer and worship Pray that the leadership and congregation of Watoto Church will be freshly empowered bythe Holy Spirit to continue bringing healing to the cities and the nations. Pray for believersall around the world to rise up and influence their nations in the power of the Holy Spirit Pray for a revival / an awakening in Uganda. Repent on behalf of our nation and pray thatHoly Spirit will sweep across this nation, transforming lives and destroying the work of Satan(corruption, witchcraft, sexual sin, child sacrifice, murder, tribalism etc) like never before Pray for our national leaders to lead this nation in the fear of the Lord, with Godly wisdom and vision Spend time in thanksgiving for answered prayerEvening Focus: Prayer in CellRead: Isaiah 43:2-3, Isaiah 40:31, Isaiah 41:10, Exodus 33:14-15, Mathew 28:20, Phil. 4:6-7 Pray for each other to be filled with the Holy Spirit Bring your personal needs before God as a family Pray for all Watoto Church Pastors, Elders, Deacons and Ministry Leaders to be empoweredby the Holy Spirit to carry out their duties for the glory of Jesus Pray that God will provide for Watoto Church to be able to fulfill the vision He has given to us Pray that God will deliver Uganda from COVID-19. Pray that people in hospitals shall behealed and that infection rates will come down. Pray that God will supernaturally sustain our economy from the pitfalls that have beenpredicted Pray that God will grant our leaders wisdom to make the right decisions and lead Ugandaonto God’s plan/agenda for her Spend time thanking God for answered prayerWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
THURSDAY 1 JULYFEAR NOTGOD IS YOUR PROVIDERThe world has been hit hard by the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects have been far reaching. People are losing jobs, businesses are failing, salaries have been cut, medical bills are skyrocketing, home bills are yet to be paid, food prices are on the increase and the number ofdependents are increasing. Understandably, people are worried and wondering how they willmake it from one day to the next.Today, as you pray, be reminded that God is your provider! God is more than able to sustainus as individuals, families, as a Church and as a nation. Trust Him for all you need!This is what scripture says:Isaiah 46:4 (NIV)Even to your old age and gray hairs, I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made youand I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.Morning Focus: Individual and FamilyRead: 1 Kings 17:7-16, Gen. 26:1-4, 12-15, Jer. 17:5- 8, Mark 6:34-42, Matt. 6:26-34, Eph.3:20,Matt.6:11, Psalm 90:17 Spend time thanking God for the way that He has provided for you as an individual and as a family Take time and present your individual and family needs to God in prayer Spend some time thanking God for answered prayerWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Afternoon Focus: ChurchRead: Haggai 2:7-8, Acts 2:44-47, Psalm 37:25, Psalm 90:17Knowing that God is our provider, let us bring our needs to Him as a Church family and trusthim to provide just as He has always done. Spend time thanking God for providing for Watoto Church thus far Ask God to provide for every Watoto Church member and their family Pray for wisdom, on behalf of the church leadership, to make the right financial decisionsduring this season Ask God to bless each Watoto sponsor (around the world) for their generosity, and praythat God will provide for them as they continue to partner with us to give holistic care tovulnerable women and children Pray that God will continue to bless us with land / property for our celebration points thatare still renting Pray that God will help Watoto Church get opportunities to create jobs and find employment for many vulnerable women across Uganda so that they can look after their children Pray that God will continue to cultivate a heart of generosity among us as Watoto Churchmembers so that we can be a blessing to many other ministries around the world. Praythat God will help us support churches around the world (locally and internationally) sothat they can be revitalizedEvening Focus: NationRead: Psalm 90:17, Haggai 2:7-8, Eph. 3:20 Thank God for sustaining Uganda Repent, on behalf of this nation, for the misuse and misappropriation of funds Stand in prayer against the evil spirits of greed, corruption, envy and materialism thatinfluence certain leaders to do wrong with the resources of this nation Pray that God will grant our nation’s leaders the wisdom and courage to handle, withintegrity, the resources God has blessed this nation with Pray for our economy to rise from the ashes, stabilize and eventually thrive so that Ugandansremain productive in these difficult times Thank God for answered prayer Pray a blessing over UgandaNB:Please, remember to post a message of hope and encouragement on any social medial platformyou use. Remember to use the hashtag #FearNot. Remember to tag @watotochurch. Do not miss out on the all-night prayer session this Friday 2nd July on 104.1 Power FM,on all our Social Media platforms; starting from 9pm to 6am. Look out for the link that’llenable you to join in liveWeek Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
FRIDAY 2 JULYFEAR NOTGOD IS YOUR HEALERThroughout the Bible, God is revealed to us as the Healer! Not just as One who performsmiracles of healing, but as the One who heals! In Exodus 15:26, God Himself says, “ I am theLORD who heals you.”It is important for us to be reminded of this because we live in a time when disease and sickness have greatly destroyed the lives of thousands of people. And as such, the news aboutbeing infected with these diseases or illnesses leaves people helpless and in fear. The newsof being Covid19 positive, or being diagnosed with cancer, or a heart complication, sendspeople into panic and fear.In Mark 5:35-36, when Jairus receives the bad news of the death of his daughter, a sense ofhelplessness and fear grips him. However, Jesus overheard the news and immediately tellsJairus, “Do not fear, only believe.”Jesus says the same to you today, “Do not fear, only believe.” Jesus recognizes your fear butis asking you to choose to believe that He is the LORD who heals you. In Matthew 4:23-24,we learn that Jesus can and is able to heal you from any disease, sickness or affliction. AndHe continues to heal people today through the presence and power of the Holy Spirit.Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
Morning Focus: Individual And Family HealingRead: Matthew 8:1-3; Mark 10:46-52; Psalm 147:3; Isaiah 61:1-3 Are you sick in your body, emotionally crushed or struggling with your mental health? AskJesus to heal you and receive your hearing Are your mourning the death of a loved one? Is grief or sorrow weighing you down?Come, ask Jesus to heal your broken heart Do you have a loved one who is sick? Acts 3:1-8. Exercise your faith and lay hands on thesick in your family. Pray in faith for the healing of those who aren’t near you Spend time thanking God for the miracle of healingAfternoon Focus: Community And NationRead: Psalm 107:19-20, Ezekiel 23:30Anchoring our faith in the word of God, let us come to God on behalf of our country andfellow citizens. Pray for those battling Covid19 to be healed. Ask God to deliver our country from the effects of the Covid19 pandemic -economic, social,political etc Pray for the medical workers - For their health as well as that of their families, for theirprovision, for their mental wellbeing (peace of mind) Pray for those struggling with various diseases and illnesses to be healed - Mental, emotionalor physical Pray for the right medication to be administered. Pray for the scientists working on a vaccineto be successful Pray that God would comfort and strengthen every household that has lost loved onesEvening Focus: Night of prayer - Online/On-air As a Church family, let us join together with our Pastors on 104.1 Power FM for a night ofprayer; tonight from 9pm to 6am tomorrow You can join in live (on a link that’ll shared, streaming on 104.1 Power FM as well) or sendin your prayer requests using the following platforms. All our Pastors will be on hand tostand with you in prayerPLATFORMADDRESSOn-Air104.1 Power FME-mailprayer@watotochurch.com or connect@watotochurch.comWatoto Church & 104.1 Power FM Facebook pagesSocial MediaWatoto Church & Power FM Twitter PagesWatoto Church & 104.1 Power FM Instagram pagesText 256753104104WhatsApp 256753104104Call 256414342020
AND FASTING WEEK OF PRAYER 28 JUNE - 2 JULY DAY 4 God Is Your Provider DAY 1 God Is In Control DAY 2 God Has A Plan For You DAY 3 God Is With You DAY 5 God Is Your Healer FEAR NOT GOD IS IN CONTROL MONDAY 28 JUNE Week Of Prayer and Fasting Fear Not
